Barrett Hofherr is hiring: Social Content Creator in San Francisco

About the opportunity:

Are you the kind of person who devours the news before your morning coffee? Do you have a razor-sharp wit, an insatiable curiosity, and a knack for turning complex ideas into compelling, shareable content? If you thrive at the intersection of media, tech, politics, and culture—and love to get a little weird—we want to meet you.

At Barrett Hofherr, we’re looking for a Social Content Creator who brings both intellectual depth and quick-fire humor to the table. This isn’t your typical social media role. You’ll collaborate with our Social Strategist and creative teams to develop engaging social content that resonates across platforms, crafting everything from snappy captions to thought-provoking threads to short-form videos. We need someone who can stay ahead of cultural trends, breaking news, and internet phenomena, bringing a unique blend of intellectual curiosity, humor, and creativity to every post. You’ll work with clients in industries like B2B, tech, and media, using your quick wit and deep knowledge to create content that feels fresh, relevant, and often unexpected.

We’re looking for someone who can seamlessly transition from high-brow analysis to low-brow fun, making complex topics accessible and engaging. If you’re energized by variety, motivated by great work, and eager to leave your mark in an exciting, fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

What we are looking for: 

Qualifications:

This is you now:

• Bay Area local, willing to work in our San Francisco office three days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)

• 2–4 years of experience, preferably in a creative agency setting.

• Skilled in executing various types of content, including social video editing, motion graphics, photography, and caption writing.

• Proficient in shooting high-quality video and photography, with a strong eye for compelling visuals.

• Knowledgeable and proficient in using and working with DSLR and other digital camera equipment, including lighting and simple audio requirements. 

• Proficient in Adobe Suite, especially Premiere. Photo Shop and After Effects are a plus.  

• Able to rent/secure additional film equipment for specific project needs. 

• Creatively driven with great organizational skills and dependability. 

• Fluent in social media platforms and knowledgeable about what content works best across each.

• Up-to-date on the latest trends and cultural shifts, using them as inspiration for innovative content.

• Confident in client-facing situations, with the ability to communicate creative ideas effectively.

• A collaborative team player with a positive attitude, ready to contribute to an ambitious brand's success.

• Open to travel for on-site shoots and events when needed.

Roles & Responsibilities:

This is you at Barrett Hofherr:

• Create and execute original content across social platforms that align with client objectives on a weekly basis.

• Write compelling social media captions in the brand voice, designed to resonate with target audiences.

• Edit social/digital videos to elevate brand messaging and storytelling.

• Capture on-the-ground photo and video content using an iPhone and/or DSLR cameras, including both real-time moments and pre-planned assets.

• Design quick-turn social graphics that align with campaign goals.

• Bring fresh ideas to creative brainstorming sessions and contribute to upcoming campaign ideation.

•  Collaborate closely with a social strategist, creative teams, and production to ensure content aligns with the brand.

• Engage directly with clients to understand their needs, pitch ideas, and refine content based on feedback.

• Continuously push creative boundaries and stay curious about the ever-evolving content landscape.

Who We Are:

Founded in 2012, Barrett Hofherr is an independent, full-service, creatively-driven advertising agency. We like to call ourselves The Biggest Small Agency in the World™ - we combine the experience of the big agencies with the efficiency, nimbleness, and scrappiness of a mid-sized shop. We're a tight-knight group of creators, makers, and doers. We love having dogs in the office, never miss our annual mini-golf tournament, and genuinely like spending time together. We believe that great ideas can come from anyone and encourage our team to be ambitious in their aspirations for our clients and themselves. Our mission is to do the most memorable and creative work of our lives, make our clients incredibly successful, and have a positive impact on the world.

The agency’s key strength is creating brand momentum. We make this possible via a full-suite of marketing services from business consulting to brand consulting to creative development. A sampling of client partners include: Niantic, DoorDash, eBay, Habit Burger Grill, Google and Sutter Health. Barrett Hofherr is a three-time ‘Agency of the Year’ winner and was recently named one of The World’s Leading Independent Agencies.

Location:

Barrett Hofherr is a hybrid workplace. We are in our San Francisco Office Tues-Thurs with WFH days Mon/Fri. Team members must live and work in the United States* (*territories excluded), and have access to reliable, high-speed internet.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary Range: $65,000 - $85,000

Barrett Hofherr offers full-time employees:

• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days

• Health/dental/vision benefits

• Life Insurance

• 401k retirement plan and company match contribution

• Generous paid parental leave

• Wellness Benefit

Other Requirements:

Currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Equal Opportunity:

Barrett Hofherr is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, citizenship, age, Veteran status, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

To Apply: Please email your resume, a cover letter, and portfolio to jobs@barretthof.com.