Content Creator Job at Better Place Design & Build in San Diego

Job Title: Content Creator

Location: On-Site in San Diego, CA 92109

Job Type: Part-time (20 hours per week)

About Us

At Better Place Design & Build, we're passionate about transforming homes and elevating lifestyles through innovative home expansions. As a growing design & build firm in San Diego, we specialize in ADUs, garage conversions, and room additions. Our team values creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning, fostering a culture that encourages growth and innovation.

Our Culture

We believe in the power of teamwork and the importance of a collaborative spirit. Our flexible work environment allows for a balanced work-life dynamic, while our office sessions promote teamwork and idea-sharing. We value each team member’s input, ensuring your ideas are heard, appreciated, and implemented.

Key Responsibilities

Videography, Photography & Drone Operation (On-Site)

• Travel to job sites across San Diego to capture high-quality video footage and professional-grade photos of our construction projects, including ADUs, garage conversions, and room additions.
• Operate a drone (certified pilot required) to capture aerial video footage and photography of our projects, ensuring a dynamic and engaging perspective.
• Work closely with the Head of Marketing and Social Media Manager to execute creative briefs, ensuring all content aligns with our brand identity and social media strategy.
• Capture high-quality assets that highlight our craftsmanship and design expertise, ensuring photos are well-composed, properly lit, and visually compelling.

Content Creation & Editing

• Edit video and photo content for various social media platforms, websites, and digital content with a primary focus on Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.
• Ensure content is optimized for each specific platform, including aspect ratios, video length, and engagement-driven elements.
• Work with multiple content formats, including short-form social media clips and longer-form content.
• Stay updated on current social media trends and best practices to ensure content remains modern, engaging, and high-performing.

Equipment & Scheduling

• Must have access to professional-grade videography, photography, and editing equipment.
• Must be able to travel to job sites across San Diego as needed to capture content.
• Set filming days will be scheduled in advance, requiring availability on those specific days.
• We are also willing to invest in additional equipment to enhance the quality of our assets and content.

Requirements & Skills

Filming & Photography Expertise

• Proven experience in videography and photography, particularly for construction and real estate projects.
• Strong knowledge of camera equipment, lighting, and composition to produce professional-grade visual content.

Drone Pilot Certification

• Must be a certified drone pilot with experience in capturing aerial video footage and photography, ideally for real estate or construction projects.

Editing & Post-Production

• Extensive experience in video and photo editing tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, Lightroom, or equivalent software.
• Ability to edit multiple formats for social media, website content, and digital promotional material, with social content as the primary focus.
• Experience in creating short-form video content specifically for social media.

Social Media & Digital Content Expertise

• Strong understanding of video and photo content optimization for social media (formats, engagement trends, and best practices).
• Ability to tailor content to different platforms, ensuring maximum engagement and brand consistency.

Project & Time Management

• Flexible scheduling availability is required. Due to the nature of construction timelines, scheduled days may vary, and adjustments may be needed based on project progress.
• Strong time management skills, efficiently balancing filming, photography, and editing within a 20-hour weekly workload.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with marketing, social media, and project teams to execute creative visions.

Why Join Us?

• Creative Freedom – Lead and execute innovative social media strategies that make an impact.
• Collaborative Environment – Work closely with a team that values your creative input and expertise.
• Professional Growth – Opportunity to learn, grow, and stay ahead of social media trends in a supportive environment.
• Flexible Work Hours – Enjoy a balanced work-life dynamic with set filming days and flexible editing schedules.
• Exciting Projects – Be a key player in shaping the social media presence of an up-and-coming leader in home remodeling.
• Supportive Leadership – Report directly to the Head of Marketing and receive the guidance and support needed to excel in your role.
• Investment in Equipment – If additional gear is needed to enhance content quality, we are willing to invest in the right tools.

How to Apply

If you have a passion for visual storytelling, a strong eye for design and composition, and experience in shooting and editing construction/real estate content, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your resume detailing your relevant experience and skills.
• Links to your portfolio or samples of previous work showcasing your videography, photography, and editing capabilities.
• Any additional social media content or digital assets you have created that highlight your expertise in short-form video and real estate/construction projects.