Freelance Social Media Content Creator Needed
Budget / Salary$800–1,000
TypeFreelance project
LocationRemote
Posted1 hour ago
Social Media Content Creator – Freelance/Third-Party Contractor
L J 7 Advertising, a 360° digital marketing collective based in South Africa, is looking to appoint reliable third-party social media content creators to assist with ongoing content production for a diverse portfolio of clients.
Scope of Work
L J 7 Advertising will supply the selected creator with:
• Original photographs and video footage
• Client-specific brand guidelines
• Content themes and strategic direction
• Product information, key selling points and target audiences
• Required calls to action and publishing deadlines
The creator will be responsible for transforming these assets into professional, platform-ready social media content.
Key Deliverables
• Static social media posts
• Carousel posts
• Vertical short-form videos and Reels
• Captions, hooks and calls to action
• Content formatted for platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube
• Editable source files for all approved content
Required formats may include:
• 9:16 for Reels and Stories
• 1:1 for static social media posts
• 16:9 for longer-form video content
Required Skills and Applications
Applicants should be proficient in:
• CapCut for Reel and short-form video production
• Canva for social media design and layout
• Adobe Photoshop for professional static-content creation and image enhancement
• Adobe Audition Sound EQ.
• ChatGPT or similar AI tools for copy development, research and workflow optimisation
Applicants must demonstrate:
• Strong visual and video-editing skills
• Good English copywriting and proofreading abilities
• An understanding of branding, target audiences, USPs and sales-driven content
• The ability to follow client-specific brand identities accurately
• Reliable communication and consistent turnaround times
• The ability to manage multiple brands without mixing their identities or messaging
• Careful attention to factual accuracy, spelling and detail
Workflow and Confidentiality
The successful creator will operate as an extension of L J 7 Advertising’s production team. All strategic direction, client communication and final approvals will remain under the control of L J 7 Advertising.
Creators must:
• Follow the prescribed folder, file-naming and approval processes
• Preserve all original supplied assets
• Submit content for approval before scheduling or publishing
• Not contact clients directly unless authorised
• Keep all client information, footage, templates and marketing material confidential
• Provide editable project and source files
• Accept that final approved content remains the property of L J 7 Advertising or its clients
Client Portfolio
Content may be produced for clients operating in industries such as automotive, agriculture, irrigation, outdoor adventure, retail, manufacturing, recycling, footwear, community development and faith-based organisations.
Selection Process
Shortlisted candidates may be invited to complete a paid trial consisting of:
• One static social media post
• One vertical Reel
• One caption
• One alternative hook
• One call to action
Candidates will be evaluated according to:
• Strategic and sales-driven thinking
• Visual and editing quality
• Brand accuracy
• Copywriting ability
• Turnaround time and communication
• Pricing and capacity to scale
The preferred candidate may initially be appointed for a four-week paid trial, with the potential for an ongoing working relationship based on quality, reliability, capacity and cost per approved item.
How to Apply
Please provide:
1. A portfolio containing relevant static posts and short-form videos
2. Your price per static post, carousel and Reel
3. Your typical turnaround time
4. Your weekly production capacity
5. The applications and software you use
6. Confirmation that editable source files are available where applicable
7. Your availability for ongoing work – long term content productions requirement
8. Examples of content created from client-supplied photographs or footage
We are looking for dependable creators who understand that attractive content must also communicate value, strengthen a brand’s digital footprint and ultimately support sales.
Please contact L J 7 and lets start the conversation: https://lj7advertising.co.za/contact/
L J 7 Advertising, a 360° digital marketing collective based in South Africa, is looking to appoint reliable third-party social media content creators to assist with ongoing content production for a diverse portfolio of clients.
Scope of Work
L J 7 Advertising will supply the selected creator with:
• Original photographs and video footage
• Client-specific brand guidelines
• Content themes and strategic direction
• Product information, key selling points and target audiences
• Required calls to action and publishing deadlines
The creator will be responsible for transforming these assets into professional, platform-ready social media content.
Key Deliverables
• Static social media posts
• Carousel posts
• Vertical short-form videos and Reels
• Captions, hooks and calls to action
• Content formatted for platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube
• Editable source files for all approved content
Required formats may include:
• 9:16 for Reels and Stories
• 1:1 for static social media posts
• 16:9 for longer-form video content
Required Skills and Applications
Applicants should be proficient in:
• CapCut for Reel and short-form video production
• Canva for social media design and layout
• Adobe Photoshop for professional static-content creation and image enhancement
• Adobe Audition Sound EQ.
• ChatGPT or similar AI tools for copy development, research and workflow optimisation
Applicants must demonstrate:
• Strong visual and video-editing skills
• Good English copywriting and proofreading abilities
• An understanding of branding, target audiences, USPs and sales-driven content
• The ability to follow client-specific brand identities accurately
• Reliable communication and consistent turnaround times
• The ability to manage multiple brands without mixing their identities or messaging
• Careful attention to factual accuracy, spelling and detail
Workflow and Confidentiality
The successful creator will operate as an extension of L J 7 Advertising’s production team. All strategic direction, client communication and final approvals will remain under the control of L J 7 Advertising.
Creators must:
• Follow the prescribed folder, file-naming and approval processes
• Preserve all original supplied assets
• Submit content for approval before scheduling or publishing
• Not contact clients directly unless authorised
• Keep all client information, footage, templates and marketing material confidential
• Provide editable project and source files
• Accept that final approved content remains the property of L J 7 Advertising or its clients
Client Portfolio
Content may be produced for clients operating in industries such as automotive, agriculture, irrigation, outdoor adventure, retail, manufacturing, recycling, footwear, community development and faith-based organisations.
Selection Process
Shortlisted candidates may be invited to complete a paid trial consisting of:
• One static social media post
• One vertical Reel
• One caption
• One alternative hook
• One call to action
Candidates will be evaluated according to:
• Strategic and sales-driven thinking
• Visual and editing quality
• Brand accuracy
• Copywriting ability
• Turnaround time and communication
• Pricing and capacity to scale
The preferred candidate may initially be appointed for a four-week paid trial, with the potential for an ongoing working relationship based on quality, reliability, capacity and cost per approved item.
How to Apply
Please provide:
1. A portfolio containing relevant static posts and short-form videos
2. Your price per static post, carousel and Reel
3. Your typical turnaround time
4. Your weekly production capacity
5. The applications and software you use
6. Confirmation that editable source files are available where applicable
7. Your availability for ongoing work – long term content productions requirement
8. Examples of content created from client-supplied photographs or footage
We are looking for dependable creators who understand that attractive content must also communicate value, strengthen a brand’s digital footprint and ultimately support sales.
Please contact L J 7 and lets start the conversation: https://lj7advertising.co.za/contact/
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