Content Creator

Are you a creative visionary with the skills to produce compelling multimedia content? We are looking for an experienced Content Creator to join our talented team of marketers. In this role, you will be responsible for producing high-quality photo and video content that engages and inspires our audiences across various platforms. If you excel in storytelling through various digital mediums and have a passion for enhancing brand presence, we want to hear from you. Join us and bring your creativity to life as you contribute to the growth and success of our heritage brand as we take on our next 100 years.This position offers a hybrid work schedule and is based out of our corporate offices in Bloomington, IL.How does a Content Creator make an impact?• Creates video and photo digital content which may include: interviews, commercial productions, live events, lifestyle shoots, and social media content that tells a story and strengthens our brand identity.• Works closely with social media team to execute on their strategy by creating compelling visual content that enhances engagement, promotes our brand/products/services, and resonates with our target audience.• Plans, shoots, and edits high-quality videos and photos for use across various digital platforms, including websites, social media, email campaigns, and advertisements.• Further amplifies creative work through copywriting and creative storytelling techniques to produce engaging short-form videos, reels, and photography for platforms like Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Facebook.• Edits and retouches images and videos to ensure they meet COUNTRY’s standards for quality and consistency.• Stays up to date with industry trends, tools, techniques and best practices to ensure content remains fresh, innovative, and relevant.• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to execute content for campaigns, promotions, and other marketing initiatives as well as analyze results for key learnings and optimizations.Do you have what we're looking for?• Proven experience as a content creator with a strong portfolio showcasing photo and video work.• Proficiency in photo and video editing software, such as Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Lightroom, etc.) or other relevant editing tools.• Strong understanding of lighting, composition, and framing for both photography and videography.• Experience in traveling with and using professional and mobile video and photo equipment.• Ability to lift, move and carry equipment up to 50 pounds, including the ability to walk and carry equipment some distances to accomplish photographic assignments.• Regularly sits, stands, bends and stoops in a studio or field environment.• Works in some outside settings, such as fairs and festivals. Working ins seasonal temperatures.• Ability to work flexible hours as needed. Occasional photography/videography outside of normal business hours (early morning, late evening, occasional weekend) required.• Some travel throughout the year, including overnight trips and weekend assignments.• Typically requires 4 years of relevant experience or a combination of related experience, education and training.Why work with us?Our employees and representatives serve nearly one million households with our diverse range of personal and business insurance products as well as retirement and investment services. We build relationships and work together to create a stronger, more secure future for our clients and our communities. We’re a big company, yet small enough you can make an impact and won’t get lost in the shuffle. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow throughout your career, either within this role or by exploring other areas of our business.You’ll be able to take advantage of our benefits package, which includes insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life), 401(k) with company match, parental leave, paid time off, paid company holidays and time off to volunteer in your community. Please click here to learn more about who we are and the many benefits we offer our employees.COUNTRY Financial is committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of employment, and in providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.Come join our team at COUNTRY today!COUNTRY Financial does not generally sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.