Social Content Researcher (Freelance)
At a glance
Mid-level Social Media role at Avant Arte. Remote, United Kingdom · contract · no salary stated · we estimate £35,125–£42,500.
Avant Arte has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Research contemporary art, artists and nearby creative fields to build a steady pipeline of original social ideas
- Watch social platforms, especially Instagram, and select trends and content likely to resonate
- Package ideas in batches, shaping proposals for ongoing social channels and distinct audience groups
- Turn selected concepts into concise, accurate briefs, then help produce assets with design software and brand templates
- Create narrative and text-led carousels, including copy and visuals, while meeting weekly deadlines
What you bring
- You bring a strong eye for visuals and a feel for what works on social platforms, particularly Instagram
- You can adapt ideas for different audiences and condense complex information into clear, accurate briefs
- You are organised, take initiative, communicate well, and can reliably meet weekly deadlines
- You have knowledge of, or real enthusiasm for, contemporary art and artists
Who this fits
This freelance role suits someone comfortable managing research and proposals independently while also collaborating with a team. Work is remote, with the option to use the Shoreditch office. Payment is per deliverable, with weekly volume agreed in advance.
From the employer
About Avant Arte
Avant Arte wants to make art radically more accessible for a new generation. We began as a cult blog of contemporary artists and grew organically into the world's largest and most engaged online art community, with more than 3.3 million followers, the majority under 40. We collaborate with iconic contemporary artists to make their work accessible to younger collectors through editions of exceptional quality.
What we need:
We're looking for a freelance Social Content Researcher & Creator to source and develop engaging content ideas for Avant Arte's social media channels. You'll have a strong instinct for what performs on social media, particularly Instagram, and will identify artists, cultural moments and trends that can be turned into compelling social media content.
What the role involves:
Research the art world, contemporary artists and adjacent creative fields to source a high volume of original content ideas for our social media publishing
Track social media and platform trends (particularly Instagram) to identify pieces likely to perform well
Prepare content proposals in batches, tailored to support always-on channels
Write clear, concise content briefs that accurately distil complex information for the team
Tailoring content ideas and framing to specific audience segments
Support creation of social media assets using design software and brand templates
Working to weekly deadlines, managing your own research and proposal pipeline
What we’re looking for:
Good content instincts, with some knowledge of best practices and what facilitates success on social media platforms, particularly Instagram
Strong on visuals
Understanding of tailoring content to specific audiences
Able to accurately represent large amounts of information in detailed but concise briefs
Highly organised and efficient, able to take initiative
Comfortable and dependable working to weekly deadlines
Happy to work both self-sufficiently and collaboratively
Excellent communication skills
Strong attention to detail and an aptitude for accuracy
Knowledgeable or enthusiastic about the art world and contemporary artists
Typical weekly deliverables may include:
A research sprint of approximately 15 social content ideas, including relevant sources and visual references
Developing selected ideas, or briefs supplied by the Avant Arte team, into finished social content, including copy and visual assets
Working across two formats: higher-lift narrative carousels and simpler, text-led carousels
Freelance fee: This role is paid per deliverable, with volume agreed in advance each week
Research sprint (~15 ideas with sources and visual references): £240
Narrative carousel, including caption and one round of feedback: £100
Text-led carousel, including caption and one round of feedback: £40
A typical week, for example one research sprint, one narrative carousel and three text-led carousels, comes to around £460. Rates will be reviewed together after the first few weeks as formats are refined.
Further information
This role can be performed remotely, but the successful candidate is welcome to work in person from our Shoreditch office if preferred.
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