Creative Content Specialist - Part Time

Primary Objective: To create high-quality video content and manage engaging social media campaigns, positively representing Innovative Ag Services (IAS) through creative storytelling and collaboration with the communications team. This part-time role also supports digital design and marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility and engagement.

Areas of Accountability:

This position requires creativity, technical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively. The responsibilities outlined are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.

• Social Media Content Creation & Management:
  • Develop innovative content, including graphics, captions, and written copy, for various platforms.
  • Schedule and manage posts via a content calendar using tools like Sprout Social or Loomly.
  • Collaborate on social media strategies and participate in the content cultivators committee.
  • Monitor trends and analytics to optimize performance.
• Video Editing:
  • Edit videos and audio files for social media, campaigns, and promotional use in compliance with brand standards.
  • Create animations for social media using tools such as After Effects or Google Web Designer.
  • Edit both short-form and long-form videos for platforms like YouTube, Instagram Reels, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
• Collaboration & Innovation:
  • Work closely with the Communications Director and team to generate fresh ideas.
  • Solve challenges proactively and participate in team meetings and training sessions.

Other Duties as Needed

• Assist “as needed with the following:
  • Video Production
    • Collaborate in the planning, shooting, and script writing for IAS videos.
  • Digital Design:
    • Design advertisements, flyers, postcards, email graphics, and other visuals, ensuring alignment with brand standards.
  • Intranet & Web Support:
    • Assist with content and graphic updates on the company’s Jostle intranet platform.
    • Maintain and schedule web content, including news articles, employee updates, and graphic banners.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Proficiency in video and audio editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Adobe Audition).
• Strong graphic design skills (e.g., Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva).
• Familiarity with social media platform management tools (e.g., Sprout Social, Loomly, Meta Business Suite).
• Excellent writing skills for social media captions and copy.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Collaborative and creative mindset.
• Ability to work a hybrid work arrangement, allowing for a combination of in-office and remote workdays.
• Ability to travel to other company locations or customer sites to provide support, training, or attend meetings.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Adaptability:

• Requires static strength to lift, push, pull, or, on occasion, carry objects with a minimum weight of 50 pounds. Also flexibility to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs. Some tasks involve repetitive motion.
• Agricultural Environment – Possible exposure to seasonal weather, outdoor conditions, and agriculture products.

Please provide a link to your portfolio within your resume.

Innovative Ag Services is built on its purpose statement: Growing Relationships to Maximize Success! We provide value-added products and services to over 5,000 members in the grain, agronomy, feed, and energy markets. Our 30 locations are conveniently located throughout northeast & central Iowa and southwest Wisconsin. Grow with us!

Innovative Ag Services is an Equal Opportunity employer and is proud to have a drug-free environment. All employment offers are contingent upon the applicant successfully completing drug and background screenings.