Social Media Content Creator

About Us:

Founded in 1963, Vacation Myrtle Beach [VMB] is the Grand Strand's largest oceanfront resort group. VacationMyrtleBeach.com resorts offer a wide range of award-winning properties and amenities. We are looking for a creative and enthusiastic Social Media Content Creator to join our team on a part-time, seasonal basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a college student passionate about hospitality and social media.

Job Summary:

The Social Media Content Creator will be responsible for planning, capturing, and distributing video content for Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. This role involves content strategy, filming, writing and editing briefs, basic editing, and scheduling posts for various channels and optimizing for visibility. The ideal candidate is a creative thinker with strong communication skills and a keen interest in hospitality and social media trends.

You will work closely with members of the marketing team to create compelling, and engaging videos for VMB as well as individual properties. Content will range from simple stories to long-form YouTube interviews. While the role comes with freedom to experiment with content there will be some basic parameters to make sure stakeholders are satisfied.

Key Responsibilities:

Content Planning: Develop and implement content strategies to enhance our social media presence and engage our target audiences.

Filming: Capture high-quality photos and videos that showcase our services, beloved staff, events, and customer experiences.

Storytelling: Ability to visually display as well as write and deliver scripts for compelling narratives in both short and long form

Writing and Editing Briefs: Draft creative briefs for content editors, ensuring consistency with our brand voice.

Basic Editing: Perform basic editing tasks on photos and videos to ensure they are polished and professional.

Scheduling and Posting: Manage some aspects of the social media calendar, schedule posts, and ensure timely publication across all platforms.

Analytics: Basic tracking and analysis of social media performance metrics to optimize content and strategy.

Qualifications:

Proficient in using social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and others.

Basic skills in photography, videography, and editing (experience with editing software is a plus).

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Creative mindset with a keen eye for detail.

Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Previous experience in social media management or content creation is a plus (your personal accounts can be used as examples/portfolio)

Benefits:

Opportunity to work in a fast-paced and very social industry.

Networking opportunities with professionals in the hospitality and marketing fields.

Your job is to highlight vacation experiences, so it will be fun, delicious and exploratory activities capturing content that people would want to experience for themselves when they visit Myrtle Beach

Details/Expectations:

Ability to travel to/from various locations/properties in the Grand Strand

* Myrtle Beach, SC 29577: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

* Has access to a vehicle and driver’s license to operate is ideal

Comfortable working/traveling solo to various locations

Flexible hours to accommodate academic schedules, but some select office hours to work with marketing team would be expected during the standard work week [hybrid]

Some evenings might be required for event or special occasion filming (with advanced notice and scheduling)

$14/hour part-time, with expected 15-30 hours a week depending on availability and workload requirements

Fluent in English

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their resume, and samples of previous social media work or a portfolio to marketing@vacationmyrtlebeach.com. Based on your age, you may not have a large career portfolio, but we are receptive to however you best want to showcase your work. Please include "Content Creator Application" in the subject line.

Vacation Myrtle Beach is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class.