Content Creator - Photographer/Videographer - The Halal Guys Inc.

Content Creator – Photographer/Videographer

Come join The Halal Guys, the leader (and pioneer) of American Halal Food. Launched 30 years ago as a halal street cart on 53rd & 6th in New York City, our beloved and iconic fast casual brand now boasts 100 restaurants on three continents – with over 300 in development worldwide. In full growth mode, we have just launched a search for a Content Creator & Photographer/ Videographer to join our team at corporate headquarters in NYC

We are seeking a talented Content Creator and Social Media Platform Manager to oversee the creation and management of video and photo content for our brand. You will be responsible for producing dynamic content that drives engagement across various social media platforms and supports our marketing initiatives. This role includes managing the content calendar, collaborating with influencers, and ensuring all content aligns with our brand’s voice and vision.

Key Responsibilities:

Content Creation: Produce high-quality video and photo content for social media, marketing campaigns, and internal use. This includes covering Grand Openings, new product launches, and creating training videos for internal purposes.

Content Ideation: Develop creative concepts for short-form videos and other engaging content to drive brand awareness and audience engagement.

Pre-Production: Plan and organize all aspects of content production, including location scouting, scheduling, and managing necessary equipment.

Content Production: Direct and execute photo and video shoots, ensuring high-quality results that align with brand guidelines.

Post-Production: Edit and finalize content for use across various platforms, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality output.

Social Media Management: Maintain and execute a content calendar, publishing daily across platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Adapt content to fit platform-specific formats and audiences.

Creator Collaboration: Manage outreach to social media influencers and creators, fostering partnerships and coordinating content collaborations.

Content Strategy & Calendar Management: Work with the internal team to develop a content calendar, typically scheduling 3-4 posts per week for each platform. Regularly revise and adjust based on feedback and performance metrics.

On-Site Shoots: Schedule and conduct regular on-site shoots, primarily in New York City and Queens, as well as at new store grand openings nationwide.

Content Review: Provide draft versions of posts and reels for internal review, adjusting as needed based on feedback.

Qualifications:

Education: A degree in marketing, communications, filmmaking, or related field is a plus, though relevant experience is equally valuable.

Experience: 5+ years of experience in content creation, social media management, or a related role within an agency or brand.

Creative Expertise: Proven ability to create engaging and innovative short-form video content for social media.

Technical Skills: Proficiency with video and photo equipment, lighting, and editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere, Photoshop).

Social media: Deep understanding of current social media platforms, trends, and best practices for maximizing engagement.

Project Management: Experience managing content production from ideation through to final delivery, including juggling multiple projects at once.

Time Management: Strong ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Attention to Detail: Meticulous in ensuring content quality, consistency, and brand alignment.

Continuous Learning: Commitment to staying up to date with emerging trends, tools, and social media platform updates.

Benefits:

The Halal Guys believe our greatest asset is our employees, we offer competitive salaries and a full benefits package to include Medical, Dental/Vision, PTO, and paid holidays.

Job Type Full time (Not remote)

Work Location: Corporate Office

Pay: $70,000 Annually

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