Content Creator in Toronto

We are looking for a Content Creator to produce compelling visual and digital content for a retail brand in Toronto, Ontario. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who can shape ideas into high-quality photo, video, and social assets that reflect brand goals and connect with target audiences. The successful candidate will bring strong creative judgement, hands-on production expertise, and the ability to manage multiple projects from planning through final delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Develop original concepts for campaigns and always-on content by turning briefs into engaging stories for photo, video, web, and social channels.
• Prepare production materials such as mood boards, presentation decks, story outlines, shot plans, and schedules to support efficient execution.
• Present creative recommendations to stakeholders and refine approaches based on feedback while preserving quality and brand consistency.
• Lead or support shoot coordination, including scouting locations, arranging props or talent, and organizing timelines for smooth production days.
• Capture photo and video content using strong technical control over camera setup, lighting, framing, and audio requirements.
• Edit footage into finished assets with effective pacing, clear storytelling, colour refinement, and light retouching where needed.
• Create motion-based visual elements such as titles, overlays, and transitions to enhance digital content across platforms.
• Reformat and optimize content for different uses, including websites, social media, paid campaigns, and internal communications, while meeting platform specifications.
• Maintain organized file management practices from raw assets to final exports to ensure content can be retrieved, archived, and delivered on schedule.
• Collaborate closely with designers, marketers, producers, and other partners to fulfill content needs, communicate timelines clearly, and support shared creative outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience creating branded content across photography, videography, editing, and digital publishing environments.
• Proficiency with content creation and management tools, including CMS platforms and Adobe Experience Manager (AEM).
• Strong understanding of social media content, corporate social channels, blogging, and SEO best practices.
• Hands-on ability to plan and execute shoots, including story development, production logistics, and on-set direction.
• Skilled in post-production techniques such as video editing, motion graphics, colour correction, and light image retouching.
• Familiarity with digital workflows and collaboration tools such as Atlassian Jira and cloud-based platforms.
• Ability to balance multiple deadlines, respond to feedback constructively, and maintain a high standard of creative output.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to explain ideas clearly to cross-functional stakeholders.