Travel Content Creator Needed for Instagram Reels and Storytelling Launch

Carmen Goes Coastal is a developing travel and lifestyle storytelling brand documenting my real-life journey between Atlanta, Georgia, and Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast. I have an extensive archive of original photos and videos covering more than a decade of travel, relocation, culture, property development, community experiences, setbacks, and memorable moments. I am looking for a creative content specialist who can help transform a selected batch of this raw material into a cohesive launch package for Instagram and Facebook. This is a content-preparation role only. You will not need access to my social media accounts or be responsible for posting, engagement, or account management. Initial project deliverables: * 5 edited vertical Reels * 3 carousel posts * 4 photo or static posts * Engaging captions, hooks, calls to action, and relevant hashtags for all 12 pieces * A simple 30-day posting calendar showing the recommended order and timing * Editable Canva and/or CapCut source files * Up to two reasonable revision rounds The content should feel warm, authentic, culturally respectful, visually engaging, and story-driven—not like generic travel advertising. The goal is to begin introducing the Carmen Goes Coastal journey, personality, and history while creating anticipation for future stories. The ideal freelancer: * Has experience creating travel, lifestyle, personal-brand, or documentary-style social content * Can identify the strongest moments within raw photos and video clips * Is skilled in CapCut, Canva, Adobe Premiere, or comparable tools * Understands Instagram Reels, carousels, hooks, captions, and visual storytelling * Writes natural English captions that sound human and conversational * Communicates clearly and can follow an organized approval process * Is comfortable receiving files through organized shared folders Preferred delivery: approximately 2–3 weeks after receiving the selected media and brand guidance. To apply, please include: 1. Two or three relevant examples of travel, lifestyle, or story-driven content you personally created. 2. A brief explanation of how you would turn a large archive into a connected story series. 3. Confirmation that you will provide editable source files. 4. The software you use for editing. 5. Your proposed delivery schedule for the complete package. Please begin your proposal with the words “Coastal Story” so I know you read the full description. The fixed budget for this initial launch package is $250. The project may begin with one paid test Reel and caption before the remaining deliverables are commissioned. Strong work could lead to future content batches.