UGC Content Creator for a Media company (US-Based and Remote)

Fresher Jobs Hub

Available Locations: Johannesburg, Gauteng

Job Description

Job Summary


Fresher Jobs Hub is hiring a creative, camera‑confident UGC (User‑Generated Content) Content Creator to produce authentic, scroll‑stopping short‑form videos, photos, and narrative posts for our US-based media client. You’ll ideate, script, shoot, edit, and deliver native-style content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and emerging platforms—optimizing for engagement, watch time, and conversions. If you live on social, spot trends before they peak, and know how to make brands feel human, we want to hear from you.



Key Responsibilities



  • End-to-end content production: Research, script, film, and edit high-performing UGC assets tailored to each platform’s best practices.

  • Trend scouting: Monitor social trends, audios, formats, filters, and memes—and rapidly translate them into brand-aligned concepts.

  • Hook-first storytelling: Craft crisp hooks, on-screen text, and CTAs that maximize first 3-second retention and drive action.

  • Testing & iteration: Deliver multiple variations (hooks, captions, thumbnails) and iterate based on performance data.

  • Asset repurposing: Re-cut and reformat videos across platforms to extend shelf life and reach.

  • Collaboration: Work closely with the client’s growth, paid media, and brand teams to align messaging and optimize for performance KPIs.

  • Compliance & brand safety: Follow brand guidelines, disclosure rules (#ad, #sponsored), and platform policies.

  • Reporting: Provide light performance insights (views, ER, CTR, CPA where applicable) and recommendations for next steps.



Required Skills and Qualifications



  • Proven portfolio of UGC ads or organic UGC (please include links or a reel).

  • Strong on-camera presence and/or ability to direct talent to achieve natural, authentic delivery.

  • Proficiency with mobile-first editing tools (CapCut, VN, InShot) and/or professional tools (Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro).

  • Deep understanding of TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts formats, algorithms, and audience behavior.

  • Ability to write concise scripts, hooks, and CTAs that convert.

  • Comfortable working with briefs, deadlines, feedback cycles, and performance goals.

  • Basic understanding of performance marketing metrics (e.g., CTR, CPA, ROAS) is a plus.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.



Experience



  • 1–3 years creating short-form video content (UGC, influencer, creator, or social video producer). Exceptional freshers with a standout portfolio are encouraged to apply.

  • Experience producing direct-response UGC ads is highly preferred.

  • Prior work with US-based brands or agencies is a plus.



Working Hours



  • Remote, flexible schedule with at least 4 hours overlap with US Eastern Time (ET) for standups, briefs, and reviews.

  • Output-driven culture: you’ll work to weekly/monthly content delivery targets (e.g., X–Y videos per week plus variations).



Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities



  • Platform literacy: Knows what works natively on TikTok vs. Reels vs. Shorts.

  • Storytelling & structuring: Mastery of the hook–pain point–solution–CTA narrative.

  • Analytics awareness: Ability to interpret simple dashboards and pivot content accordingly.

  • Project management: Comfortable using tools like Notion, Asana, Trello, or Slack to manage deadlines and feedback.

  • Adaptability: Can quickly pivot concepts and reshoot when trends evolve or performance dips.

  • Brand voice alignment: Can switch tones—from playful to professional—based on brief and audience.



Benefits



  • Fully remote—work from anywhere.

  • Competitive compensation with performance-based bonuses for high-performing creatives.

  • Consistent briefs & recurring work with a growing US media brand.

  • Creative freedom within clear strategic frameworks.

  • Learning & growth: Exposure to paid media teams, performance data, and rapid experimentation cycles.

  • Portfolio acceleration: Produce a high volume of measurable, results-driven content.



Why Join



  • You’ll create content that actually ships, scales, and moves real metrics—not just vanity posts.

  • You’ll collaborate with a team that values speed, creativity, and data-backed iteration.

  • You’ll build a public, monetizable portfolio of high-performing UGC that showcases your impact.

  • You’ll be early in a fast-growing, globally distributed creative network.



How to Apply


Send the following to careers@fresherjobshub.com (or apply via our portal, if provided):



  1. Resume or LinkedIn profile.

  2. UGC portfolio/reel (links to TikTok/IG/YouTube, Drive folder, or personal site).

  3. 3–5 of your best short-form videos with a brief note on your role, the objective, and the outcome (views/ER/CPA if available).

  4. A short Loom or TikTok-style 30–60 second intro video telling us who you are, what you create best, and the platforms you love.

  5. Your availability, location/time zone, and expected compensation.

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