Digital Storyteller and Content Creator (San Francisco, CA)

Our Customer is an American worldwise clothing and accessories retailer, founded in 1969. Over the last 50 years, the company has grown from a single store to a global fashion business with seven brands. Their clothes are availabile in 90 countries worldwide through over 3,100 company-operated stores, almost 400 franchise stores, and e-commerce sites and is still growing.

We are seeking a Digital Storyteller & Content Creator on a contract basis to support their business needs. This role is on-site in San Francisco, CA.

This role is a multi-skilled, social-native storyteller with expertise in culture, creativity, and platform-native content. This hands-on role is responsible for concepting, shooting, editing, and designing visually compelling content across corporate social channels and emerging platforms. The position requires a strong sense of cultural fluency, the ability to act quickly on trends, and a passion for people-centered storytelling that resonates with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities:

Content Creation

• Produce social-optimized content ranging from behind-the-scenes clips to branded campaigns, series, and lo-fi, platform-native moments.
• Concept, storyboard, and pitch creative ideas that align with cultural moments, events, brand campaigns, and company priorities.
• Execute shoots on-location, in-studio, or on-the-go with strong skills in natural lighting, framing, and composition.
• Conduct interviews with talent to create authentic, people-centered content, building trust and capturing compelling stories.

Editing & Post-Production

• Edit video and photo content for TikTok, Reels, and other digital platforms.
• Apply motion graphics, captions, transitions, and visual effects to optimize for performance by channel.
• Deliver high-quality edits quickly and independently.

Social-First Design

• Design static and motion assets such as carousels, infographics, and motion titles that feel native to each platform.
• Translate creative briefs into visuals that are authentic, culturally relevant, and on-brand.

Platform & Trend Fluency

• Monitor social and cultural trends, audience behavior, and emerging creator styles to identify untapped opportunities.
• Test new tools, formats, and creative approaches to enhance engagement, reach, and storytelling.

Qualifications:

• 3–6 years of experience in social-first content creation for a brand, agency, or media company.
• Strong portfolio showcasing videography, photography, editing, and social design across platforms.
• Deep understanding of the social media landscape and ability to optimize content for platform-specific performance.
• Skilled interviewer with a passion for people-centered storytelling.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Lightroom, and CapCut.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work autonomously.
• Willingness to travel and work off-hours for events and campaigns.

Preferred:

• Experience with UGC-style campaigns or influencer partnerships.
• Fluency in fashion, entertainment, or purpose-driven storytelling.
• Experience with mobile-first content creation and motion graphics.

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Availble upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements) Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.