Social Media Coordinator / Content Creator — Arts & Culture [UPDATED]

We are looking for a creative, visually sophisticated **Social Media Coordinator / Content Creator** to help develop Instagram and social media content for a U.S.-based arts and culture organization. This is a hands-on content role for someone with a strong eye for design who can take photos, video, event information, artist and gallery details, brand assets, and other raw materials and turn them into polished Instagram posts, carousels, Stories, and Reels. We will provide overall direction and key materials. We are looking for someone who can work efficiently, maintain a sophisticated visual aesthetic, and increasingly turn a short brief and folder of assets into strong social media content with minimal supervision. Responsibilities * Create Instagram posts and multi-slide carousels * Design Instagram Stories * Create and edit short-form Reels * Write engaging captions and calls-to-action * Create content in Canva using our visual direction and brand guidelines * Help maintain a social media content calendar * Prepare and organize content for publication (we will handle final posting) * Research artists, galleries, exhibitions, events, and relevant topics as needed * Correctly tag artists, galleries, venues, sponsors, and partners * Repurpose existing photography and video into social content * Help monitor comments and engagement * Identify timely content opportunities Instagram will be the primary platform. Selected content may also be adapted for LinkedIn and other digital channels. Ideal Candidate * 2+ years of social media or content creation experience * Excellent visual/design judgment * Strong Instagram experience * Very good written English * Strong Canva skills * Ability to create clean, sophisticated layouts without relying on generic templates * Strong attention to typography, image selection, cropping, spacing, and visual hierarchy * Ability to work independently and meet deadlines * Excellent attention to detail * Experience editing short-form video using CapCut, Adobe Premiere, Canva, or similar tools is preferred. Experience creating content for art, galleries, museums, fashion, luxury brands, hospitality, nightlife, travel, architecture, design, or cultural events is a major plus. Visual Quality Matters We are not looking for a general virtual assistant who happens to know Canva. We are looking for someone with genuine creative judgment who understands what makes an Instagram account feel contemporary, sophisticated, and culturally relevant. **Your portfolio will be an important part of our hiring decision.** Hours Approximately **10–15 hours per week initially**, with the possibility of additional hours during peak event periods. How to Apply Please keep your proposal brief and include: 1. A short introduction and summary of your social media experience. 2. Links to Instagram accounts or brands you've personally created content for or managed. 3. 2–3 examples of your best Instagram posts/carousels. 4. Examples of Reels or short-form videos you've created. 5. The tools you use for graphic design and video editing. 6. Your hourly rate and weekly availability. 7. Your time zone. **Please do not send a generic proposal.** At the beginning of your application, write: “ARTS CONTENT” Then tell us in 2–3 sentences what you think makes an art/culture Instagram account visually compelling. Applications that do not include this will not be considered. Paid Creative Test Shortlisted candidates may be invited to complete a small paid creative test using photography, event information, and brand references that we provide. The test may include an Instagram carousel, Story sequence, Reel concept, and supporting captions. Our goal is to find someone we can eventually send a folder of assets and a short brief to and trust them to turn it into excellent social media content without constant supervision.