Part-Time Social Media & Content Creator

Job DetailsJob Location: Midwest Foods Chicago - Chicago, IL 60632Salary Range: $19.00 - $20.00 HourlyLocation: Chicago & Kenosha (on-site; some schedule flexibility based on availability and events) 
Reports To: Director of Marketing & PR 
Department: Marketing

Hours: Part-time (+/-20hrs/wk), flexible scheduling

Ready to bring farm-to-plate stories to life through your lens? Join the team at Midwest Foods, a women- and family-owned produce powerhouse based in Chicago and Kenosha, proudly serving the restaurant, hospitality, retail, and wholesale industries across Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin.

We're not just delivering top-quality produce. We're building a better food system, partnering with top growers and local farmers to connect the field to the plate. And we need a creative with a camera and a social media brain to help us share that story.

If you love food, know your way around a shoot, and understand what makes content actually perform online, we'd love to meet you.

Why Midwest Foods?
 ✨ A mission-driven company with a real story to tell
🎥 Creative ownership from day one
🌱 A chance to shape the future of food, one post at a time

Key Responsibilities

Photography & Videography

Shoot and style photos and short-form video of produce, prepared foods, events, farm visits, and behind-the-scenes moments
Edit and deliver polished assets for Instagram, LinkedIn, and other digital channels
Capture real-time content at company events and activations
Organize and upload assets to shared folders for team access

Social Media

Create content across Midwest Foods' social channels (primarily Instagram and LinkedIn)
Write captions and short-form copy that fit the brand voice and seasonal priorities
Build and maintain a social content calendar
Handle community engagement and real-time coverage at events

Creative & Strategic Collaboration

Work with the marketing team on shot lists, content direction, and campaign themes
Design simple social graphics using Canva or similar tools
Contribute ideas during content planning and brainstorm sessions
Gain visibility into how social content connects to broader marketing strategy, seasonal priorities, and sales initiatives
Collaborate across marketing, sales, and operations teams to understand the full foodservice ecosystem

QualificationsWhat We’re Looking For

1-3 years of experience in content creation, social media, photography, or a related field (freelance, agency, brand-side, all count)
Strong photography skills; videography and short-form video editing experience strongly preferred
Proven ability to create content that performs on Instagram and LinkedIn
Comfortable with editing tools such as Lightroom, Adobe Premiere, CapCut, or equivalent
Strong writing skills for short-form copy and captions
Organized and self-directed; able to manage a calendar and meet deadlines without hand-holding
Canva familiarity a plus; Adobe Creative Suite experience welcome
Reliable transportation required; access to a personal vehicle recommended, as this role requires travel to events and activations throughout Chicagoland and occasionally to our Kenosha, WI location
Portfolio or examples of past work required with your application

What We Offer:

Competitive pay with flexible, part-time scheduling
Direct collaboration with the Director of Marketing & PR
Creative ownership over a real brand with a genuine story to tell
Exposure to foodservice, sustainability, and hospitality storytelling

Sound like your kind of gig? Let's grow together.