Social Content Creator - Donut Studios (Temporary)

At New Engen, we help brands grow, not just bigger, but smarter. We’re a digital marketing agency that drives meaningful impact across the entire customer journey by integrating media, creative, analytics, influencer, and retail strategies into performance-driven campaigns.

Donut Studios is our in-house creative studio, purpose-built to craft high-performing, platform-native, and digital content for the world’s most ambitious brands. As a key part of New Engen’s suite of specialized solutions, alongside offerings like the Acorn Creator Suite -  Donut Studios helps unlock breakthrough creative that drives results, fast.

We’re a collaborative group of strategists, content creators, copywriters, editors, designers, account managers, and more who are all in on helping brands, and each other,  thrive. We work hard, stay humble, and build with purpose.

Are you a hands-on creator who lives and breathes social? We’re looking for a Social Content Creator who’s equal parts strategist, editor, and producer—ready to lead the charge on organic storytelling for our clients, our brand, and our internal creative initiatives.

In this role, you’ll concept, film, and edit content that’s platform-native, trend-aware, and built to perform. From TikTok-first campaigns to behind-the-scenes event content, you’ll bring big ideas to life—quickly and collaboratively.

Here’s what you’ll be diving into day-to-day:

• Own end-to-end short-form content creation—from hook ideation to final edit
• Draft scripts, outlines, and shot lists based on creative briefs and goals
• Self-shoot using mobile or light camera setups, with an eye for lighting and sound
• Edit for multiple platforms with native pacing, captions, and overlays
• Monitor daily trends, formats, and audio to inspire new concepts
• Proactively pitch quick-turn content ideas and seasonal moments
• Deliver polished assets with correct captions, cover frames, metadata, and filenames
• Collaborate closely with strategy and copy teams to align on brand voice and performance goals
• Incorporate feedback quickly and iterate toward a high creative bar
• Keep projects organized with versioning, assets, and file management
   

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• 2–4 years of experience in social content creation, UGC, or short-form production
• Deep knowledge of TikTok, IG Reels, and Shorts formats—including hook strategies and storytelling structure
• Comfortable filming yourself and/or directing internal talent on camera
• Strong editing skills in Adobe Premiere, CapCut, or comparable tools
• Visual instincts for text overlays, captions, and movement that feel native to the platform
• A passion for social trends—and the agility to ship same-day ideas
• Highly organized and collaborative, with the ability to thrive under tight turnarounds
• An idea-first mindset with a constant flow of bold, unhinged, and culturally relevant concepts
• A trend-setter mentality with a drive to create and test original formats—not just follow existing trends
• A distinct sense of humor and personality for crafting engaging content
• Los Angeles or surrounding area preferred
   

Bonus points for:

• Basic design experience (Photoshop or Figma)
• Familiarity with VO, AI voice tools, or basic audio editing
• Exposure to social performance metrics and iteration loops
• Experience managing a content calendar or publishing workflow
   

HOW WE’LL MEASURE SUCCESS

• Velocity – Quality concepts shipped per week
• Fit – Platform-native execution, hook strength, and watch time
• Impact – Engagement rate, shares/saves, and lift against campaign goals
• Craft – Edit quality, pacing, and brand alignment
• Collaboration – Responsiveness and clarity in feedback loops
   

TEMPORARY ROLE DETAILS

• Structure: Temporary position with the potential to convert to permanent based on performance and business needs. Initially scoped for temp employment with the possibility of extension.
• Schedule: Full-time (approx. 40 hours/week), standard business hours
• Location: Fully remote
• Equipment: A company laptop will be provided and shipped directly to you
• Time Off: Accrue sick/safe time at 1 hour per 30 hours worked (up to 80 hours). Unpaid time off may be taken with approval.
• Compensation: $30-37 hourly, commensurate with experience (no benefits or PTO included)

The range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. Final base salary is directly related to each candidates' qualifications and experience uniquely.

New Engen is proud to have offices in Seattle, New York, and Northwest Arkansas, each one anchoring teams that drive creativity, collaboration, and culture. But great work isn’t limited to those zip codes. We also support a distributed team of remote employees across the country, giving people the flexibility to do their best work wherever they are.

We currently hire full-time employees in the following states: Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin

Let’s Build What’s Next Together -  If you’re passionate about media and eager to make a meaningful impact with a team that’s all in, we’d love to hear from you.

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