Social Media Content Creator (AI)

Location: Vienna, VA (Hybrid), United States

Company

hirify.global delivers outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America.

What you will do

• Plan, capture, edit and deliver 10–15 publish-ready educational short-form videos per month for YouTube Shorts, TikTok and Instagram Reels.
• Develop channel-specific hooks, pacing, framing, text, audio and tone, including cut-downs and adaptations of long-form video.
• Manage filming, lighting, sound, captions, color, sound design, accessibility, casting, location scouting and production budgets.
• Create and optimize YouTube thumbnails and apply brand voice, visual standards and regulatory requirements.
• Use SSO, AEO, keyword, trend and YouTube Analytics insights to shape content and improve discoverability.
• Collaborate with Social Media, Creative and Strategy teams through review, approval and compliance processes.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience producing short-form social video for brands, with a portfolio of published work for TikTok, Instagram Reels and/or YouTube Shorts.
• Ability to manage the full production process, including shooting, lighting, audio, editing, captions and finishing.
• Proficiency with professional video editing tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects or similar, plus basic graphics and thumbnail design using tools such as Photoshop.
• Strong understanding of platform-native practices, formats, trends and algorithm behavior across YouTube Shorts, TikTok and Instagram.
• Ability to turn educational or informational topics into clear, engaging short-form stories and write hooks, scripts, on-screen text, titles and captions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Film/Media or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Familiarity with social media management tools such as Sprinklr, Sprout Social or Hootsuite.
• Strong communication, collaboration, adaptability, creativity, curiosity and attention to detail, including maintaining accuracy and accessibility standards in a regulated financial services environment.

Nice to have

• Experience adapting long-form video into high-performing short-form clips.
• On-camera hosting, voiceover, or experience directing talent and subject matter experts.
• Motion graphics, animation or sound design skills.
• Experience with AI-assisted creative and editing tools and responsible use of AI.
• Financial services or other regulated-industry experience, including compliance, disclosure and accessibility requirements.
• Knowledge of SEO, SSO and AEO, including keyword research and optimization of titles, descriptions and captions.
• Experience creating thumbnails and visual templates that improve click-through rate.

Culture & Benefits

• Six-month hybrid contract with open W2 options.
• Work with Social Media, Creative, Strategy and cross-functional partners under established review and approval processes.
• Eligible employees may receive medical, dental, vision, spending account, life insurance and voluntary plan options, plus participation in a 401(k) plan.