Social Media & Content Design Contractor for Seasonal and Evergreen Content

Job Description: Social Media & Content Design Contractor for Seasonal and Evergreen Content (short-term project)

ABOUT THE PROJECT

We’re looking for a talented Social Media & Content Design Contractor for a short-term project. This project focuses on creating visually compelling, evergreen content templates, as well as designing and launching a seasonal social media blitz to drive engagement through the New Year. Your work will help establish consistent brand visuals, promote products effectively, and build ---------- ntum for future campaigns.

PROJECT OVERVIEW:

Duration:

- 1 month, with a strong preference for someone available to begin by Monday, Nov 11.


Key Deliverables:

- Social Media Content Calendar: Create and organize a calendar for November-December content, including both seasonal and evergreen posts.

- Content Creation: Develop compelling and visually appealing copy, hashtag suggestions, and graphics for each scheduled post, in alignment with our brand.

- Graphic Design: Design seasonal content assets as well as evergreen templates that can be reused monthly.

- Posting & Analytics: Post to social media accounts manually or through Metricool as requested and collaborate on reporting insights and adjustments.


Rate:

- $200 - $400 (project-based, negotiable based on experience).
- Milestone Pay Structure: 25% after Week 1, with the remainder split in two equal payments based on agreed milestones.


REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

-Minimum 1 year in social media content creation.


Technical Skills:

- Shopify Collaborator Account (required)

- Proficiency with Canva, with the ability to transfer ownership of completed designs

- Be sure to add the words "Ready to Go" just before you answer the screening questions

- Working knowledge of Metricool, with the flexibility to post to accounts manually if needed

- Meta Ads knowledge (preferred, but not required)


Availability:

- Ready to start immediately, with a posting schedule beginning on Nov 18.


Skills:

- Social media content planning

- Graphic design for social media

- Content writing and copywriting

- Hashtag strategy development

- Social media calendar creation

- Proficiency with Canva

- Experience with Shopify’s Collaborator Account

- Metricool for analytics and scheduling

- Understanding of brand guidelines

- Knowledge of Meta Ads (preferred)


APPLICATION DEADLINE:

- 48 hours (Due to the time-sensitive nature, applicants who can respond quickly and be available to start by Nov 11 will be prioritized.)


TO APPLY:

Please submit your resume, portfolio, and a basic proposal outlining the steps you would take to complete this project. Final candidates will be asked to provide a more detailed proposal with milestone goals. Please note that AI detection software may be used to assess the authenticity of written responses. Answers to screening questions must be submitted as part of your initial application message to be considered.


SCREENING QUESTIONS:

1. Do you have an active Shopify Collaborator account?
2. Do you have a Canva account, and are you comfortable creating designs and transferring ownership?
3. Please provide a brief overview of your graphic design experience, including specific tools or software (other than Canva) that you use regularly.
4. What experience do you have with social media platforms and creating a consistent brand presence?
5. Are you familiar with Metricool, and are you comfortable using it for scheduling and analytics?
6. Describe any experience you have with manual posting on social media. Are you open to this type of posting when needed?
7. Have you previously managed social media campaigns with both seasonal and evergreen content? If so, can you share an example or the impact/results?
8. If you were hired for this project, what would be the first three steps you’d take to ensure a successful content blitz through the New Year?
9. Describe any experience you have with Meta Ads, if applicable.
10. Given the project pay structure, are you comfortable working on a milestone-based compensation schedule, with payments at Week 1 and two additional milestone payments?