ABOUT THE ROLE
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Columbus, OH
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Remote, Columbus-based preferred
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Part-time (10-15 hrs/wk, could increase over time)
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Ongoing Contract
Our client, a creative agency that partners with fun, well-known consumer brands, is seeking a Social Media Content Specialist. This is a part-time, ongoing role (10–15 hours per week) with the potential to expand if the specialist demonstrates strong copywriting or other complementary skills. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-moving social media environment, bringing trend-driven ideas to life while adapting to shifting timelines and priorities. The specialist will work closely with the team and have weekly touch-bases with their manager to stay aligned on priorities.
ABOUT OUR CLIENT
Our client is a conceptual, big-thinking creative agency with a small, collaborative team. They are known for producing high-quality, engaging campaigns for leading consumer brands. By partnering with top production and design talent, they deliver bold and innovative work that resonates with audiences.
DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Develop and produce engaging, trend-driven content for Meta, TikTok, and Snapchat.
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Identify trending formats and soundbites, then adapt them creatively for brand use.
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Collaborate with partner agencies and freelance creative resources as needed.
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Partner with a part-time designer who can provide support for graphics and creative execution.
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Translate high-fidelity creative into authentic lo-fi, social-first content.
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Contribute to influencer-related campaigns and content execution.
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Provide creative input on both organic and paid campaign approaches.
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Support broader copywriting needs, such as ad copy and campaign messaging, if skilled in writing.
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Balance speed and flexibility to keep pace with fast-moving trends and platform updates.
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Analyze and articulate why specific content works best for certain channels or audiences.
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
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Columbus-based preferred.
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Proven experience creating social-first content for platforms such as Meta, TikTok, and Snapchat.
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Confident, creative, and able to make quick, informed content decisions.
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Strong writing skills preferred, with the ability to take on broader copywriting projects.
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Experience with both organic and paid social campaigns; influencer experience is a plus.
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Strong understanding of audience behavior and channel best practices, with the ability to explain and defend strategic choices.
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Business maturity, strong communication, accountability, and deadline management.
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Not a community management role; focus is on content creation and amplification.
INTERVIEW PROCESS
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First Interview: 30-minute virtual interview with creative leadership.
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Final Interview: Onsite meeting with agency leadership to discuss business alignment and cultural fit.
ABOUT US
Portfolio Creative is an award-winning specialized staffing and recruiting company providing talent in the digital, marketing, and creative industries. We work with clients in several states, and employ candidates in and outside of Ohio. Please note, we do not have the ability to work with candidates outside of the U.S.
Portfolio Creative is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and are committed to ensuring all employees are recruited, assigned, and employed on a nondiscriminatory basis.
Job Number: 8512
