The Food Group

We are The Food Group—and as the name suggests, we have a passion for food and for our marquee clients who shape the food industry. Speaking of our clients, we are growing with exciting new work, and aiming to put more firepower into our content production with a Social Media Content Producer to help create killer content for our social and digital channels that will elevate several key accounts.

We’re looking for someone with the perfect balance of analytical and creative chops (pun intended) who’s hungry (pun intended, again) to dive right in and exceed digital creation needs. Ready on day one to collaborate closely with social, content and creative teams to help translate high-level B2B and B2C strategies into engaging social-first creative concepts that stand out on any device, large or small, for an audience that’s always on the move.

This position requires a background that’s traversed the vast digital production landscape — from foraging for free stock to rudimentary animation to shooting and editing. With a portfolio that showcases a breadth of not only captivating, dynamic and beautiful content, but a passion for its creation. We take pride in our work and we want you to too.

But beyond what you may have done in the past, we’re just as interested in what you’re capable of bringing to the future. That’s why it’s key that you have a deep understanding of the evolving digital and social media landscapes. Because that knowledge can be used to think strategically about where the space is moving long term and push us to be more innovative in the work we produce (okay, that was the last food pun).

You down?

Primary Job Functions

• Candidate must be based in Chicago as the role will require a hybrid of remote and in-office days
• Develop and produce static photography, static graphic, video and animated content for social and web platforms
• Design first and foremost for the venue and audience and be an internal champion for the most compelling creative concepts, sometimes necessarily pushing client’s brand parameters
• Own the process from kickoff to final execution of social and web creative leveraging in-house and external resources as needed
• Coordinate with project managers to guarantee the workflow, documentation and design standards are being upheld
• Ensure all content is on brand and meets client’s requirements
• Immerse in and keep a finger on the pulse of trends and best practices across leading social and web platforms and media formats
• Work collaboratively across agency teams

Job Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in design, communications, journalism, marketing or related field, or equivalent work experience, required

Experience

• 3-4 years of experience developing beautiful and dynamic digital and social-first content with an emphasis on short-form video.
• A focus on food and beverage is preferred—if you have a culinary skill, all the better.
• Extensive knowledge of current and emerging social media platforms, their algorithms, back-end posting studios and how to optimize content by platform
• Conceiving, planning, shooting and editing video and photo assets
• Storytelling through video
• Digital illustration and graphic design including infographic layout and design
• Solid experience with motion graphics and animation
• Copywriting experience a bonus
• Experience in coordinating projects and deadlines

*A link to your portfolio is required – please include this in your resume when you attach it.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong portfolio that showcases a thoughtful approach to designing for audience needs aross multiple environments, with emphasis on mobile-first social creative
• Mastery of creative apps including Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects, and Canva
• Mastery of in-app post creation tools for Instagram and TikTok
• Experience with mobile creative apps such as Splice and InShot
• Photography and videography in studio environments with focus on product, as well as lifestyle and outdoor
• Proficient complementary computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Perform under strong demands in a fast-paced environment
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Work independently as well as in a team environment
• Experience working in Google Workspace, Business Apps & Collaboration Tools

How We Hire

We believe the interview process is an opportunity to learn about each other and if there is a cultural and personality fit. To that end, you can expect approximately three conversational-style interview rounds with cross-functional team members. Additionally, we’ll conduct a portfolio review and a skills assignment, where we get to learn more about you.

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity and difference power creativity and our people’s creativity is our greatest advantage. Our mission is to build and foster an inclusive culture of belonging at The Food Group and across WPP – a culture where everyone feels welcomed, valued and respected and is given an equal opportunity to thrive.

The Food Group