Contract Content Creator at Popsockets

Launched in 2014 by former philosophy professor David Barnett, PopSockets is a global digital-lifestyle company that sells empowering, fun, and expressive products that improve people’s digital lives. PopSockets has sold close to 300 million of its iconic phone grips in 75 countries and now has an expanding ecosystem of related products, including phone cases, wallets, mounts, batteries, and chargers.  Our mission is to empower enhanced mobile functionality, self-expression, and authentic human connection. We imagine an Eternal Positivity Machine that sparks joy, creativity, and meaningful relationships. We bring this vision to life by upholding the highest standards in materials, packaging, logistics, and design—while ensuring our supply chain and labor practices remain ethical, responsible, and transparent.  In 2021, PopSockets was honored as one of Fast Company’s World's Most Innovative Companies. What You'll Do • Concept, shoot, and edit short-form video content for TikTok, Instagram (Feed, Reels, Stories), and emerging platforms and formats — always phone-first, always platform-native • Appear on camera as a subject or host when content calls for it — confidently and authentically representing the PopSockets brand • Partner with our social team or Founder to align content with campaign briefs, product launches, and brand moments — and bring your own creative ideas to every collaboration • Contribute to testing new content formats across platforms, including short-form video formats, interactive content, and whatever comes next — with a genuine curiosity for what performs and why • Manage your own production timeline and deliver assets on deadline • Stay plugged into social trends and proactively bring fresh ideas to the table What We're Looking For • Proven experience creating content across TikTok and Instagram — a portfolio or active channels are a must • Strong video production and editing skills (we love to see what you can do with CapCut, Premiere, Final Cut, or whatever's in your toolkit) • Comfortable and confident on camera — you don't need to be a performer, but you should feel natural in front of a lens • A sharp eye for aesthetics and storytelling — you know what looks good and what performs • Chameleon content qualities: you can adapt your style to speak to different consumer types — sometimes pragmatic and tech-forward, sometimes style-led and trend-aware • Ability to work independently, take creative direction from a brief, and turn feedback around quickly • Strong communication and self-management skills — you're reliable, responsive, and easy to collaborate with remotely Nice to Have • Experience with lifestyle, product, or accessory content; familiarity with PopSockets as a brand • Your own filming equipment (camera/phone, lighting, stabilizer, etc.) • A following or engaged audience of your own — not required, but always interesting • Familiarity with social analytics and what makes content perform PopSockets is dedicated to the practice of equal opportunity employment. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, color, creed, ancestry, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment based on any of these protected classes. Unlawful harassment includes verbal or physical conduct which has the purpose or effect of interfering with an individual’s work performance, or creating an intimidating, hostile, offensive, unsafe or otherwise non-welcoming work environment. This policy applies to all employees, including managers, supervisors, co-workers; and non-employees such as customers, clients, vendors, consultants, etc.