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Alliant Credit Union

Social Media Specialist

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$57K - $89K/yr

Hands-on content creator and channel expert who understands platform best practices, produces high ... regular part-time, or temporary employment. Adhere to and ensure compliance of all business ...

ZHKICKS LLC

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E-Commerce Live Selling Host / Brand Ambassador/ Content Creator

Woodridge, IL · On-site

$20 - $28/hr

Detail-oriented quick thinking capable of accurately communicating shoe sizes and coming up with witty banter on a moments notice SHIFT & SCHEDULE AVAILABILITY PART TIME SHIFTS AVAILABLE * 7:30AM ...

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E-Commerce Live Selling Host / Brand Ambassador/ Content Creator

Woodridge, IL · On-site

$20 - $28/hr

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E-Commerce Live Selling Host / Brand Ambassador/ Content Creator

Woodridge, IL · On-site

$20 - $28/hr

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Rise25

Marketing Assistant

Chicago, IL · Remote

$40K - $51K/yr

... content? Through done-for-you B2B podcast services and our Podcast Copilot platform, we help ... This is a role that will initially start part time but could expand over time into more of a ...

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How much do part time freelance content creator jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for part time freelance content creator in Chicago, IL is $120,131.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $126,700.00 and $131,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Part Time Freelance Content Creator vs Part Time Social Media Manager?

AspectPart Time Freelance Content CreatorPart Time Social Media Manager
CredentialsPortfolio, content creation skillsSocial media marketing experience, analytics skills
Work EnvironmentRemote, freelance projectsRemote or on-site, managing social platforms
Employer UsageClients, brands, agenciesBrands, companies, marketing teams
Search IntentCreating content for various platformsManaging and growing social media presence

While both roles involve digital content, a Part Time Freelance Content Creator focuses on producing diverse content types for multiple clients, whereas a Part Time Social Media Manager handles social media strategy and engagement for brands. The former emphasizes content creation skills, while the latter requires social media expertise and analytics knowledge.

Part Time Freelance Content Creator jobs near you
Infographic showing various Part Time Freelance Content Creator job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 69% Full Time, 26% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 71% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 25% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $120,131 per year, or $57.8 per hour.

Part-Time Social Media & Content Creator

Chicago, IL

Midwest Foods
Food Services and Drinking Places • 201 - 500 employees
Learn more about Midwest Foodsexternal

$19 - $20/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 26 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Shoot, style, and edit photos and short-form videos of produce, prepared foods, events, farm visits, and behind-the-scenes moments for digital channels.

  • Create and publish content across social media platforms, write captions, and manage a social content calendar.

  • Collaborate with the marketing team on content planning, campaign themes, and design simple social graphics.

Job description

Location: Chicago & Kenosha (on-site; some schedule flexibility based on availability and events) 
Reports To: Director of Marketing & PR 
Department: Marketing

Hours: Part-time (+/-20hrs/wk), flexible scheduling

Ready to bring farm-to-plate stories to life through your lens? Join the team at Midwest Foods, a women- and family-owned produce powerhouse based in Chicago and Kenosha, proudly serving the restaurant, hospitality, retail, and wholesale industries across Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin.

We're not just delivering top-quality produce. We're building a better food system, partnering with top growers and local farmers to connect the field to the plate. And we need a creative with a camera and a social media brain to help us share that story.

If you love food, know your way around a shoot, and understand what makes content actually perform online, we'd love to meet you.

Why Midwest Foods?
  A mission-driven company with a real story to tell
Creative ownership from day one
A chance to shape the future of food, one post at a time

Key Responsibilities

  • Photography & Videography
    • Shoot and style photos and short-form video of produce, prepared foods, events, farm visits, and behind-the-scenes moments
    • Edit and deliver polished assets for Instagram, LinkedIn, and other digital channels
    • Capture real-time content at company events and activations
    • Organize and upload assets to shared folders for team access
  • Social Media
    • Create content across Midwest Foods' social channels (primarily Instagram and LinkedIn)
    • Write captions and short-form copy that fit the brand voice and seasonal priorities
    • Build and maintain a social content calendar
    • Handle community engagement and real-time coverage at events
  • Creative & Strategic Collaboration
    • Work with the marketing team on shot lists, content direction, and campaign themes
    • Design simple social graphics using Canva or similar tools
    • Contribute ideas during content planning and brainstorm sessions
    • Gain visibility into how social content connects to broader marketing strategy, seasonal priorities, and sales initiatives
    • Collaborate across marketing, sales, and operations teams to understand the full foodservice ecosystem

What We’re Looking For

  • 1-3 years of experience in content creation, social media, photography, or a related field (freelance, agency, brand-side, all count)
  • Strong photography skills; videography and short-form video editing experience strongly preferred
  • Proven ability to create content that performs on Instagram and LinkedIn
  • Comfortable with editing tools such as Lightroom, Adobe Premiere, CapCut, or equivalent
  • Strong writing skills for short-form copy and captions
  • Organized and self-directed; able to manage a calendar and meet deadlines without hand-holding
  • Canva familiarity a plus; Adobe Creative Suite experience welcome
  • Reliable transportation required; access to a personal vehicle recommended, as this role requires travel to events and activations throughout Chicagoland and occasionally to our Kenosha, WI location
  • Portfolio or examples of past work required with your application

What We Offer:

  • Competitive pay with flexible, part-time scheduling
  • Direct collaboration with the Director of Marketing & PR
  • Creative ownership over a real brand with a genuine story to tell
  • Exposure to foodservice, sustainability, and hospitality storytelling

Sound like your kind of gig? Let's grow together.

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