Digital Content Creator

Digital Content Creator

$100k – $150k • No equity

About H15DEN

H15DEN is dedicated to helping independent food and drink establishments gain visibility without relying on delivery services, commissions, or chain affiliations. Rooted in California, H15DEN empowers unique local businesses to thrive in a competitive culinary landscape. Our mission is to champion authentic, independent venues by using innovative marketing strategies, creative storytelling, and community-driven content to connect these businesses with the audiences that matter most.

About the Role

H15DEN is seeking a full-time Digital Content Creator to join our team in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. This is a hybrid role with some flexibility for remote work.

The ideal candidate is creative, organized, detail-oriented, trend-aware, and passionate about digital media, photography, videography, food, hospitality, travel, and local business culture.

In this role, you will create engaging digital content, including high-quality photos, Instagram Reels, stories, posts, and short-form videos, that showcases the unique identity of independent restaurants, bars, hotels, cafés, and other local establishments.

You will be responsible for developing creative content concepts, capturing professional photo and video footage, editing digital media, and producing visually appealing content for H15DEN's social media channels, website, and other digital platforms.

You will also research digital content trends, identify creative opportunities, and collaborate with internal teams and local businesses to ensure content aligns with brand identity, marketing objectives, and audience interests.

This role also includes travel approximately 25–30% of the time. All approved travel expenses, including food, flights, hotels, and meals, will be covered by H15DEN. While traveling, you will capture high-quality photo and video content featuring hotels, restaurants, facilities, and local businesses in the assigned area.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging digital content, including photos, Instagram Reels, stories, posts, captions, and short-form videos.
• Capture high-quality photo and video content for restaurants, hotels, food and drink establishments, and local businesses.
• Film and photograph food, drinks, interiors, exteriors, atmosphere, and unique experiences to showcase each establishment.
• Edit and produce professional visual content optimized for Instagram, websites, and other digital platforms.
• Conduct content trend research to identify relevant video formats, photography styles, editing techniques, and audience behaviors.
• Develop creative content concepts and visual storytelling strategies that align with client goals and brand identity.
• Plan and organize content shoots, filming schedules, production timelines, and creative projects.
• Apply photo and video editing techniques, including color correction, color grading, transitions, audio editing, and visual effects.
• Develop digital content strategies that support brand awareness, audience engagement, and online growth.
• Manage content production calendars, editing deadlines, and multiple creative projects simultaneously.
• Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and partners to ensure content reflects each business's unique identity and objectives.
• Analyze content performance, Instagram insights, and engagement metrics to improve content effectiveness and reach.
• Stay up to date with content creation trends, digital media technologies, and social media best practices.
• Produce creative assets for social media campaigns, website features, and promotional initiatives.
• Travel as needed to capture on-location content for hotels, restaurants, and local businesses.

Qualifications

• Experience in digital content creation, photography, videography, social media, or related creative roles.
• Strong understanding of Instagram Reels, stories, posts, short-form video trends, and audience engagement.
• Experience producing high-quality photo and video content for brands, businesses, or digital platforms.
• Ability to shoot and edit professional photo and video content using cameras and other filming equipment.
• Proficiency with creative software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, Lightroom, or CapCut.
• Familiarity with lighting, composition, cinematography, color grading, and audio editing.
• Strong visual storytelling skills and ability to develop engaging creative concepts.
• Experience developing digital content strategies and creative promotional materials.
• Knowledge of social media marketing, digital branding, and audience engagement.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage production schedules, editing deadlines, and multiple projects at once.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with clients and internal teams.
• Familiarity with Instagram Analytics and digital content performance insights.
• Experience in food, beverage, hospitality, or travel content creation is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Media Production, Film, Design, or a related field preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

Annual salary: $100,000–$150,000

• Full-time hybrid work opportunity
• Paid travel opportunities throughout California and beyond
• Covered travel expenses, including approved food, flights, hotels, and meals
• Opportunity to work with independent restaurants, hotels, and local businesses
• Creative role focused on digital media, visual storytelling, content production, and hospitality
• Opportunity to contribute to the growth of an emerging local discovery platform

Mandatory Questions

1. To be considered, have you followed our Instagram and commented on our latest post? (@h15den)
2. Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?