Content Creator Apprentice

Department: Content Production

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Los Angeles

Compensation: $18.50 - $22.00 / hour

Description

Looking for something fresh?

Day One Agency is hiring.

Day One is a creative agency committed to bringing fresh thinking to our work. Every. Single. Day. For us, every day is day one, a new opportunity to start from the beginning, find a new angle, and let our creativity and curiosity lead us to earn the unexpected.

We’ve built a reputation as a creative partner tuned for navigating culture today; helping brands build legacy through relevance. We’re looking to expand our team with a new Content Creator Apprentice. You’ll become part of an award winning collective of cultural insiders* and industry outsiders**, all of whom are storytellers at heart.

Below you’ll find some specifics about the role. At Day One, the job description is truly just the start. Our best team members are enthusiasts who opt-in and bring something to the party.

Ready to join a team that claimed a spot on 2024 & 2025 Fast Companies Most Innovative list, an Ad-Age Top Ten in 2024 + Agency to Watch 2025, Campaign Agency of Year 2025 and PR Week Midsize agency 3 years in row (2023, 2024 and 2025)?

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This position is contract, requires a hybrid work schedule, and is only available in Los Angeles.

* TREND FORECASTERS, WRITERS, DESIGNERS, PRODUCERS, PEOPLE PERSONS, DIGITAL NATIVES, CULTURE HEADS, INTERNET ARCHAEOLOGISTS, MEME HISTORIANS

** ORGANIZERS, GLOBETROTTERS, DROPOUTS, SKATE SHOP ALUMNI, FORMER BARISTAS, SELF-TAUGHT DEVS, INDIE PUBLISHERS, FINE ARTISTS, SMALL-TOWN ESCAPEES

Responsibilities

The Content Creator Apprentice will help create dynamic social-first and platform-right content for social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. You will work with others to ideate platform specific ideas for a variety of brands then help bring them to life by bringing them to life through ideating, hands-on content capture and editing. You’ll have a strong understanding of trends, formats, and audience behavior, and the ability to translate brand strategy into engaging, authentic content that performs well across social platforms.

Ideate and oversee social video content from concept through to final delivery
Write, direct, edit and perform in social-first videos for brands
Combine brands’ communication priorities with social media best practices in entertaining ways
Utilize editing software (Premiere Pro, CapCut) to create videos
Develop concepts designed to connect with culture, with a focus on earning it
Shape and develop cohesive narratives, maximizing quality of output
Scour the internet for all that is new and trending, providing your POV
Contribute to our agency Social Media Pages
Ideate on current trends in emerging platforms (ie. TikTok, Reels, Triller, etc.)
Be concept and creative-minded, providing a unique perspective and support for projects
Contribute to creative strategy sessions by providing ideas and insights to build from
Collaborate effectively with team members across the agency

Requirements

0-2 years of experience
Fluency in social media platforms (TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat) and internet in content & trends
Experience in editing software (Premiere Pro, CapCut)
Strong comedic instincts and ability to perform on-camera is a plus
Experience managing multiple creative projects at once
Comfortable working cross-discipline
Comfortable with complex assignments and working with a diverse team
Able to work independently with guidance and support when needed
Entrepreneurial spirit and a style that inspires
Agile, passionate and dedicated to the work

Major Bonus If You

Have prior experience creating social video content for brands
Create memes
Have created consistent content or “viral” work

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The company does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of work visas.

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