Social Media Content Creator & Editor Job at Perform Search (formerly Careerlist

The Social Media Content Creator & Editor will lead the development of high-impact, engaging, and trend-driven content across Perform and select portfolio companies/clients. This role blends creative vision, content strategy, and technical execution to craft compelling stories that drive engagement, brand awareness, and community growth. You will be responsible for end-to-end content creation, from ideation to production and publishing, ensuring that every piece stands out in today’s fast-paced digital landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a content roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives and audience engagement goals.
• Conceptualize, storyboard, and produce engaging multimedia content, including short-form videos, reels, photography, carousels, GIFs, and motion graphics tailored for social platforms.
• Shoot and edit high-quality video and photography, ensuring professional-grade production values and storytelling impact.
• Write compelling, on-brand copy to accompany visual content, maintaining consistency in messaging and tone.
• Manage and optimize content across multiple platforms (Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, etc.), ensuring each post is tailored to platform-specific audiences and trends.
• Stay ahead of social media trends and emerging formats, leveraging viral moments and new platform features to enhance engagement.
• Collaborate with teams across marketing, creative, and product departments, ensuring content aligns with broader brand initiatives.
• Analyze content performance using insights and data to optimize future content strategies and maximize reach.
• Maintain a consistent visual aesthetic and brand identity, ensuring all content reflects the brand’s creative direction.
• Engage with online communities and influencers to amplify reach and foster organic brand advocacy.

What You Bring

• Expertise in videography, photography, and content editing with a portfolio showcasing visually compelling, high-performing content.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, After Effects, Lightroom) or other industry-standard editing software.
• Ability to create motion graphics and basic animation to enhance storytelling (a plus).
• A deep understanding of social media algorithms, trends, and engagement strategies.
• An eye for storytelling and aesthetics, with strong creative direction.
• Strong copywriting skills, capable of writing captions, hooks, and scripts that drive engagement.
• Experience with content scheduling tools (e.g., Later, Sprout Social, Hootsuite) and performance analytics platforms.
• A self-starter mindset, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environments.

This is not just a content creation role—it’s an opportunity to shape the digital identity of an innovative brand, push creative boundaries, and set new trends in social media storytelling. If you thrive in fast-moving, creative environments and love crafting content that captures attention, we want to hear from you.