Social Content Creator

Chicago, IL

Whirlpool Corporation is seeking a Social Content Creator for its in-house, full-service agency and studio, WoW Studios. Our growing team of passionate and collaborative humans is focused on best-in-class advertising, storytelling, and consumer experience for all of Whirlpool’s brands including KitchenAid, Whirlpool, JennAir, Maytag, and Amana. We’re committed to increasing and elevating Whirlpool’s output of campaigns, content, design, experiences, and digital innovation across all consumer touchpoints (in-store, film, social, digital, experiential, etc).

WoW Studios is located in the historic Reid Murdoch Building at the edge of Chicago’s Riverwalk and at Whirlpool’s Global Headquarters in Benton Harbor, MI.

In this role you will focus your time and efforts on creating, shooting, and editing video and photo assets for Whirlpool brands paid and organic channels across social platforms. You will be a hands-on video and photo content creator who will both create and support the content development. You’ll use your passion for video content creation and your deep knowledge of social media platforms to elevate the quality of Whirlpool's content across social.

You will work alongside our in-house studio team of producers and art directors to support our creative, social strategy, and brand teams. Along with a producer, you'll be responsible for shooting, concepting, and directing video and photo shoots that position Whirlpool products, and the company as a whole, for all relevant audiences including consumers, employees, partners, investors, and the press.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

Demonstrate ability to create elevated social media content for an array of Whirlpool brands
Produce and shoot organic and inventive TikTok/Instagram content that drives engagement
Ability to bring new and relevant content ideas to the table
Create and execute content based on social media strategy by shooting, editing, and creating still images, video, and graphics across all social media platforms with a primary focus on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and Pinterest
Stay up-to-date with the latest social media trends and features across all social media platforms to keep Whirlpool’s brands relevant and create trending content.
Stays informed on social media trends, innovations, and changes
Concept and create original still and video content ideas that align with the brand’s messaging and target audience
Collaborate with the creative team to write scripts and create storyboards for content
Must be a self-starter, with a proven record of working independently
Creative mind and storytelling skills
A keen eye for detail and a critical mind
Creativity and a passionate interest in film and video editing
Organizational and time management skills
The ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
Great communication skills, both written and oral
Scripts, produces and edits ongoing short-form video for paid and organic content distribution
Creates photo and video content; works directly with our team/department leads and Creative Director to create any needed product or lifestyle photo/video shoots
Maintains a working knowledge of company products to communicate with customers effectively

Minimum Requirements

6+ years experience in a social content creator role on the brand or agency side
Excellent knowledge of social media best practices
Portfolio of produced video and photography social media content.
Familiarity with Canon C70 and Canon R5
A designer's eye
Expertise with Adobe Premiere
Someone who lives on social with an understanding of what works and what doesn't, especially on Tik Tok

Preferred Skills and Experiences

Ability to perform well in a fast-paced and changing environment with the ability to manage multiple projects at once
An understanding of what goes into making compelling and engaging social content for brands
Business-savvy creator who knows how to produce product assets that help market and sell products
Strong computer skills, including experience with GoogleSuite or similar programs

Whirlpool Ways of Working

Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. We apply ‘always on’ flexibility to all work days. You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed. Employees in this role work in person Monday through Thursday with the option to work remotely on Friday.

We offer other flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what’s important at work and at home, including:

Flexible Friday - Option to work extra hours Monday through Thursday to finish up work early on Friday.
Two-Week Work Remote from Anywhere - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.
Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service

Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation

At Whirlpool Corporation, we value and celebrate diversity. Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.