We are seeking an inspiring Social Content Creator to generate video content for Purple Carrot’s social media presence on YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Instagram Reels. As a core member of our talented marketing team, you are someone who lives on the For You Page and loves creating content that engages, entertains, and inspires.
The ideal candidate is highly creative and self-motivated, has excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills, and collaborates well with others. A deep passion for food (eating and/or making) a major plus.
Location: This role will be based in our Chicago IL office and will be hybrid onsite 3 days a week with local travel as necessary.
On the Plate
- Create entertaining, iconic content for Purple Carrot’s social media platforms that people want to share
- Craft fun, educational content that showcases the power of plants and helps us grow the current group of 10% of Americans getting their recommended daily intake of fruits + vegetables.
- Conceptualize, script, produce, shoot and edit short-form video content for our social channels, primarily, Instagram Reels, YouTube and TikTok for both organic and paid distribution
- Work on large-scale content campaigns ranging from organic style content with creators, to scripted content featuring our internal teams or external talent (long-term)
- Work cross-functionally to help promote different product features, launches and initiatives like podcasts and HR initiatives
- Evolve our short-form video strategy with an eye towards quantitative analysis: run lots of content experiments and iterate on the ones that work.
- Manage and socialize a Social Content Calendar regularly with appropriate cross-functional team members
Main Ingredients for the Role
- 2-3 years social media experience at a major brand or organization
- Video production experience – you’re intimately familiar with in-app creator tools across social platforms and know your way around video editing software like Adobe Premiere
- In-tune with social trends, even before they hit; ability to respond ASAP to capitalize on those opportunities
- Solid interpersonal skills and passion for engaging directly with our social media communities
- Light GFX design experience a plus
Extra Special Sauce
- Are happiest when talking about food
- Want to be a brand champion
Compensation: The anticipated salary range for this role is $80,000 - $100,000 Compensation is based on experience and qualifications, and the posted range is not a guarantee of any specific offer.
About Us!
Purple Carrot started with just a seed of an idea in 2014. Our vision is a world where plant-based eating is at the core of living well. Every day, on this mission, we’re breaking boundaries with plant-based eating. We value learning from customers, an ownership mindset, integrity, winning together, and being bold. We need your expertise on our team to make things happen!
Purple Carrot’s irresistible, globally-inspired meal-kit recipes and prepared meals using fresh ingredients. We are a team of collaborative individuals who drive for results, strive for doing better, make good choices quickly, and embrace a growth mindset to win or learn. Here’s what you’re up for!
Garnish
We love our staff, and show it with benefits (including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, FSA, and life insurance), matching retirement plan, unlimited paid time off, Purple Carrot box allowance, professional development, and the opportunity to work in collaboration with teammates who are passionate about food!
Final Touches
We are committed to a safe and inclusive work environment, free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetics, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, mental or physical disability, handicap, veteran status, or marital status.
