Social Media Content Creator (Contract)
At a glance
Mid-level Social Media role at Obsidian Entertainment. Irvine · contract · no salary stated · we estimate $73,000–$106,000.
Obsidian Entertainment has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Capture gameplay with development hardware and tools for social posts, developer diaries, and communications
- Turn gameplay and announcements into vertical videos for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and other channels
- Support major campaigns, launches, announcements, and other high-priority communications with capture and editing
- Keep evergreen and reactive video organized for quick use around trends, conversations, and community moments
- Create GIFs, screenshots, and other visual assets while following brand direction and platform practices
What you bring
- Proven short-form vertical video work for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, or comparable platforms
- A strong grasp of social formats, pacing, trends, and platform-specific best practices
- The ability to juggle multiple requests while delivering polished work on agreed timelines
- Clear organization and communication, plus openness to feedback from communications and project teams
Who this fits
This role suits a mid-level creator who can independently capture gameplay and shape it into platform-native social video. You’ll work onsite or in a hybrid arrangement from the Irvine, California office. It is a contractor engagement expected to run for six months, with possible extension.
From the employer
Obsidian Entertainment seeks a creative and skilled Contract Social Media Content Creator to work with our Communications team.
The Social Media Content Creator will work closely with our Social Media Manager to capture compelling gameplay footage and transform it into engaging, platform-native content for our social channels.
This position requires the ability to work onsite or in a hybrid capacity at the Obsidian Entertainment office in Irvine, CA.
The contract duration is expected for six months, with potential for extension.
Responsibilities
- Capture high-quality gameplay footage using development hardware and capture tools for social media, developer diaries, and other communications needs
- Create and edit engaging content including short-form vertical videos for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and other social platforms supporting multiple Obsidian brands
- Provide dedicated gameplay capture and editing support during key campaigns, announcements, launches, and other high-priority communications moments
- Maintain an organized library of evergreen and reactive-ready video content that can be quickly deployed around social conversations, trends, and community moments
- Edit content in accordance with established brand guidelines, creative direction, and platform best practices
- Collaborate with the Social Media Manager to identify opportunities to adapt gameplay, announcements, and other moments into compelling short-form content
- Provide additional gameplay capture support for GIFs, screenshots, and other social and communications content as needed
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience creating and editing short-form vertical video for platforms such as TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts
- Strong understanding of social media content formats, pacing, trends, and platform best practices
- Ability to manage multiple content requests and deliver high-quality work within established timelines
- Strong organization and communication skills
- Receptive to creative direction and feedback from Communications and project teams
Pluses
- Experience capturing gameplay using in-engine tools, development kits, or development builds
- Experience working with CapCut, Adobe After Effects, and Adobe Premiere Pro
- Experience creating social content for games or entertainment brands
- Familiarity with creating GIFs, screenshots, and other social-first visual assets
Obsidian Entertainment is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
The estimated base pay range for this role is:
- $30 - 35.50 /hour
Please, no phone calls or drop-ins. We only accept electronic applications.
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