The Meme Creator will produce engaging meme content for social platforms while tracking trends, analyzing performance metrics, and collaborating with a team.
We’re looking for meme creators who have their finger on the pulse of the internet — tracking, interpreting, and predicting trends before they hit the mainstream. These contract roles focus on developing and executing vertical video-first content strategies across TikTok, Instagram Reels, and other social platforms.
The ideal candidate brings deep platform fluency, sharp trend awareness, and the ability to rapidly create compelling, shareable content on topics like news, finance, and culture in a fast-paced, ever-evolving digital landscape.
Responsibilities
Time Commitment & Output
Dedicate 10-12 hours weekly with flexible scheduling;
Participate in two 30-min weekly check-ins about the project;
Produce and manage 10-15 posts per account for 2+ accounts weekly across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook platforms.
Content Development
Source, identify, and clip relevant video content from news outlets, cultural events, and social media platforms;
Craft platform-optimized captions and post copy that authentically represents each account's distinct voice;
Strategically leverage our comprehensive content database including stories, videos, photos, CapCut templates, and trending sounds.
Strategy & Analysis
Monitor emerging platform trends and algorithm updates to continuously refine content approach;
Track and analyze key performance metrics and audience engagement patterns.
Collaboration
Work effectively with fellow team members and Content leadership;
Contribute to cross-platform content initiatives and strategy discussions.
Vocal Media is committed to developing leaders, policies, and a team culture that embraces diversity and enhances equity. We believe that differences in backgrounds, experiences, and identities lead to healthier organizations and stronger teams. We recognize that our success requires commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the highest quality services to our clients and creators.
Vocal is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity, or disability, or any other legally protected basis. Vocal is committed to providing accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the hiring process and on the job, as required by applicable law. Vocal will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.
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