Sr Content Creator
SR SOCIAL MEDIA CREATOR
General Summary
The Sr. Content Creator is a passionate self-starter with a creative eye for social video. This person is
responsible for creating engaging, high-quality, buzz-worthy social content to be used across all
platforms (Meta, Pinterest, and TikTok) within organic and paid channels. This role focuses on content
creation, trend ideation and video editing to support organic social initiatives. This person has a pulse
on trends and the community across all social channels and creates content to support those platform
native needs for DSW. This person must be comfortable being on camera through on-camera content.
Reports to: Manager, Social Media & Content
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Create engaging, high-quality, on-brand social video content that could be leveraged across all
platforms and within both paid and organic channels, including acting as DSW personality as an
on-camera personality
• Maintain a strong connection with DSW community and social trends through daily community
management to help drive content that will resonate with fans and be relevant within the
platforms.
• Work closely with social strategy lead to plan social calendar and determine when new content
must be created.
• Manage DSW social calendar execution (scheduling and posting) across all channels
• Lead and plan content capture sessions based on channel needs including; style selection, shot
list, capturing photos or video content on phone, meeting deliverable deadlines, building short
form video in-app, and communicating available content to broader teams.
• Maintain a foundational knowledge of brand voice and ability to write copy to support publishing
• Understand social analytics to translate data into innovative social concepts to drive stronger
performance.
• Supports social video content capture needs at photo shoots and brand events & activations.
• Support seasonal video creative concept planning across paid and organic
• Maintain a thorough understanding of brand visual guidelines and network best practices to
support in the selection/ execution of channel appropriate assets
• Work closely with internal and external partners as a way drive innovation across all platforms
• Understand and keep up to date records of social channel best practices and capabilities.
Required Skills:
• Has a creative eye and can produce on-the-fly content (visual + copy) for live events
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of retail social media; including social analytics
• Understanding of social channels, content capture, editing, etc., including finger on the pulse of
social trends and events
• Experience working with and level of ease around talent, celebrities, tastemakers and
influencers
• Knowledge of social channels, their respective audiences and how each platform can be
leveraged in different scenarios
• Independent thinker; resourceful approach to getting things done
• Ability to create and edit content within various editing tools and social platforms
• Ability to execute tactical and strategic direction with independent judgment
• High level of critical thinking ability and curiosity, particularly in balancing multiple projects and
priorities.
• Strong written/verbal communication skills; strong attention to detail
• Proactively seeks new work and growth opportunities to drive personal development and
competencies
• Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Teams
• Social Media Management & Listening Software (e.g. Khoros, BazaarVoice)
• Video editing programs (e.g. Capcut, in-app editing, Adobe After Effects)
• Trends software (e.g. Google Trends and Pinterest Trends data)
• Ideal, but not required: An experienced content creator who has worked with other brands and has a
moderate social following
Competencies
SETTING GOALS – Creates and follow effective plans. Anticipates risks, creates contingency plans.
Aligns plans with goals. Allocates adequate resources. Accepts and supports change. Willing to take
risks and suggests new ideas, approaches. Takes initiative. Seeks out learning activities.
WORKING WITH OTHERS – Clearly articulates own, other’s goals. Promotes a team atmosphere by
demonstrating humility and respect. Builds effective relationships, relates well to others. Delivers and
responds to feedback in a constructive manner. Considers multiple perspectives. Handles conflict,
pressure, uncertainty and adapts independently. Meets commitments. Dedicated to working with
business partners on their expectations.
GETTING RESULTS – Personally accountable for work performance targets and achieving results.
Prioritizes well. Anticipates and handles obstacles effectively. Makes good, timely decisions. Can
simply and process complex problems. Understands underlying issues and addresses root causes.
Meets deadlines, works until finished.
Qualifications
Minimum Experience:
• 5+ years of digital/social retail experience
• Social video editing experience within apps (TikTok, Instagram, CapCut, etc) and other
platforms (Adobe After Effects)
• Knowledge of social media platforms, content format best for each platform, customer
behaviors within each, and traditional KPIs to drive strong content
• Experience managing multiple campaigns at one time; digitally-focused marketing experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum Education:
• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Marketing, Advertising, Business or related field
The estimated pay range for this position is $70k to $104k. The successful candidate’s actual pay rate offer will take into account a wide range of job-related factors including skill sets, years and nature of relevant experience, training, pay rates of associates in similar positions, the candidate’s location, and other organizational needs. The estimated pay range has been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential. This range does not include benefits such as health insurance, paid or unpaid time off work, and/or retirement benefits, unless required by law. Benefits eligibility may vary based on where you work and your position. Click the link to learn more! https://mymobilewalletcard.com/dbi/. This position is eligible for our Annual Corporate Bonus Plan.
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