Marketing Content Creator

Two River Theater is seeking a temporary freelance Content Creator to support the Marketing Department in producing short-form video content for digital and social media platforms. This project-based role will focus on capturing and editing compelling video content that highlights productions, artists, and behind-the-scenes moments across the organization.

Working closely with the Director of Marketing & Audience Engagement and the Digital Marketing Manager, the Content Creator will produce a series of approximately 50 vertical short-form videos designed for platforms such as Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.

While ideation and editing may take place remotely, the role requires on-site filming during scheduled content capture days at Two River Theater in Red Bank, NJ. This engagement will document both general behind-the-scenes activity across the organization and key moments from the development and production of Elephant Shoes, a co-production with Deaf West Theatre.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Produce 50 vertical short-form videos designed for social media platforms including Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts. These videos will include the following content categories:
• 25 social-forward videos highlighting behind-the-scenes moments at Two River Theater, capturing the work of the organization across production, education, and administration. Specific topics will be mutually agreed upon in advance by the Content Creator, Digital Marketing Manager, and Director of Marketing & Audience Engagement
• 25 social-forward videos featuring Elephant Shoes, capturing key moments from the Meet and Greet, Content Day, Technical Rehearsal, and Preview Performances, in alignment with our co-producing partner Deaf West Theatre
• Collaborate with the Director of Marketing & Audience Engagement and Digital Marketing Manager to identify storytelling opportunities and plan content capture
• Film video content during scheduled on-site content shoots at Two River Theater
• Edit captured footage into engaging short-form videos optimized for social media platforms
• Deliver finished video assets according to agreed-upon timelines and platform specifications

COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

• Demonstrated experience producing short-form video content for social media platforms
• Proficiency with video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, CapCut, or similar tools
• Ability to film content in live performance environments and work efficiently during rehearsals and events
• While ideation and editing may take place remotely, the Content Creator must be available to work on-site at Two River Theater in Red Bank, NJ for six scheduled content shoots, including:

• Two behind-the-scenes content shoots in April
• Elephant Shoes Meet and Greet (on or around April 28)
• Elephant Shoes Content Day (May, date TBD)
• One Technical Rehearsal (between May 25–29, date TBD)
• One Preview Performance (between June 2–10, date TBD)

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Experience creating digital content for arts, culture, or live performance organizations
• Familiarity with short-form video editing tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or CapCut
• Experience producing content designed to drive engagement on social media platforms
• Basic understanding of theatrical production environments or live performance documentation

Compensation: $4,500 stipend.

To Apply: Interested applicants should visit the Two River Theater Jobs Board at https://tworivertheater.org/jobs, and are encouraged to apply before March 24. No phone calls please.

TRT is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer offering competitive salary and full benefits. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theater field are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, sexual orientation, national origin, ability, age, or veteran status.