Social Media Content Creator and Videographer

About Far Out Ice Cream

Far Out Ice Cream is a unique New Zealand-style ice cream brand operating multiple outlets in the Boston region. Our colorful product features real frozen fruit and hard-scooped ice cream, freshly blended and swirled into cones, cups, pints, and featured at events. With an established brand personality and strong visual appeal, we aim to elevate our social media presence to connect more deeply with our audience.

Role Overview

We seek a dynamic Social Media Content Creator and Videographer to craft engaging short-form videos across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, advertising, email campaigns, and in-store screens. This multifaceted position combines videography, editing, interviewing, and storytelling to portray the vibrant world behind Far Out Ice Cream.

Key Responsibilities

• Shoot and edit short-form videos tailored for Instagram Reels, TikTok, Facebook, ads, and in-store digital displays.
• Capture compelling footage of our product-making process, including fruit preparation, ice cream swirling, waffle cones, toppings, and customer presentations.
• Conduct interviews with team members, customers, owners, collaborators, and local partners to showcase varied perspectives.
• Develop recurrent social media series and thematic content that embodies our brand voice.
• Pitch and help develop creative hooks, captions, storylines, campaigns, and innovative video concepts.
• Document the creation of new flavors, testing phases, and launching seasonal products.
• Record behind-the-scenes moments with staff in a natural, brand-aligned manner.
• Create content for product launches, collaborations, special events, catering, and store-focused promotions.
• Travel between multiple Far Out locations within the Boston area as required.
• Provide consistent, timely delivery of edited videos and assist in organizing footage into an accessible content repository.

Content Themes to Enrich

• "Not Soft Serve": Educate audiences that Far Out offers real fruit and hard-scooped ice cream freshly blended.
• "Watch the Swirl": Visually satisfying process videos of fruit and ice cream blending.
• "First Time at Far Out": Introduction videos to guide new customers on ordering.
• "Waffle Cone Smell": Sensory-focused content highlighting our fresh waffle cones and store atmosphere.
• "Staff Picks": Features sharing team favorites and flavor opinions.
• "Weird Combos That Work": Entertaining content spotlighting surprising customer order combinations.
• "Flavor Lab": Behind-the-scenes videos exploring flavor development and launches.
• "Neighborhood Orders": Location-specific content for Brookline, Cleveland Circle, Time Out Market, CambridgeSide stores.
• "Bring the Swirl to You": Coverage of events, catering, weddings, parties, and community gatherings.

Candidate Profile

• Passionate about short-form content with a strong grasp of Instagram and TikTok trends.
• Proficient in filming and editing high-quality videos and audio.
• Access to or ownership of professional-grade video equipment.
• Ability to artistically present food to appear appealing and enjoyable.
• Skilled in interviewing non-professional subjects on camera with ease and authenticity.
• Comfortable appearing on camera occasionally and contributing personality to content.
• Knowledgeable about social media hooks, pacing, captions, music, and platform-specific editing techniques.
• Excellent aesthetic judgment aligned with modern, humorous, authentic, and engaging content styles.
• Dependable, well-organized, and capable of meeting deadlines consistently.
• Enthusiastic about food culture, hospitality, small business stories, and local community engagement.

Essential Qualifications

• Proven experience filming and editing short-form video content.
• Portfolio showcasing reels, TikTok videos, food or lifestyle content, or storytelling work.
• Capability to produce high-quality video and audio recordings.
• Proficiency in editing platforms such as Premiere Pro, Final Cut, CapCut, DaVinci Resolve, or similar software.
• Willingness to travel as needed to various Far Out locations within Boston.
• Availability for regular filming and prompt video content delivery.

Preferred Skills

• Background producing videos within food, restaurant, coffee, dessert, or hospitality sectors.
• Experience conducting on-camera interviews.
• Photography expertise.
• Basic skills in graphic design.
• Familiarity with paid social campaign content creation.
• A playful sense of humor and openness to creative experimentation.

Work Schedule and Compensation

This position offers flexible arrangements including part-time, freelance, or contract formats, adaptable based on candidate preferences. Typical commitments include one to two filming days per month with weekly content deliveries, plus additional shoots for launches, events, collaborations, and seasonal campaigns. Compensation will align with experience, equipment ownership, editing competence, and agreed project scope.

Application Requirements

• A brief statement expressing your interest in Far Out.
• Samples or links to videos you have produced and edited.
• Your portfolio or social media handles.
• A list of your video equipment.
• Your availability for work.
• Your desired payment arrangements.
• Any initial creative ideas for advancing Far Out’s social media presence.