About the Role:
Are you a visual storyteller who wants your work seen by millions? The Acoustic Shoppe is looking for a versatile Content Creator to join our tight-knit in-house production team. In this role, you will be the visual storyteller of The Acoustic Shoppe, showcasing our premium inventory through high-quality photography and engaging video content. You will be joining a highly collaborative micro-team where agility, creative problem-solving, and continuous improvement are part of our daily DNA. If you love digital storytelling, adapt quickly to new tech, and want your work to be seen by millions, we want you on our team.
Who We Are:
At The Acoustic Shoppe, we are passionate about acoustic music, quality craftsmanship, and building a community of musicians. We are incredibly proud to be one of the fastest-growing acoustic instrument businesses in the country, recently being added to the Inc. Magazines 5,000 fastest growing businesses. While our in-house team is small and tight-knit, our digital footprint is massive—our content has amassed millions of views across platforms, including an engaged community of over 126,000 subscribers on our YouTube channel alone. We punch way above our weight class, and we’re looking for the right person to help us grow even further.
The Acoustic Shoppe is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Key Responsibilities:
- Visual Storytelling & Inventory Showcase: Capture high-quality photography and video that not only documents our instruments but highlights the artistry and craftsmanship for our online community.
- Video Production & Editing: Film, direct, and edit engaging video content tailored for various social media platforms (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook). This includes product demos, behind-the-scenes footage, educational content and any ideas that we throw at the internet.
- Content Planning & AI Ideation: Brainstorm, plan, and schedule content in alignment with marketing goals and product launches. Regularly use AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini) to streamline workflows, brainstorm hooks, and outline scripts.
- Live Broadcast Support: Serve as a technical resource for our live broadcasts, ensuring audio/visual quality, camera operation, and stream stability.
- Collaborative Production: Work intimately with our small team in weekly meetings for content ideation and weekly production planning.
- Equipment Management: Maintain all studio and field production equipment (cameras, lighting, audio gear) to ensure functionality and safety.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven experience in both photography and videography, particularly in a product, retail, or studio environment.
- Strong skills in photo and video editing software (Adobe Creative Cloud: Premiere Pro, Lightroom, Photoshop, and CapCut).
- Deep understanding of current social media trends, formats, and best practices for Instagram/Facebook Reels, TikTok, and YouTube.
- Comfortable integrating AI tools into your daily creative process to save time and enhance ideation (e.g., Claude, Gemini).
- Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to thrive in a close-knit environment where feedback is frequent, direct, and supportive.
- Ability to handle multiple projects and multiple deadlines simultaneously.
- Well-organized and detailed person who is also passionate about production.
- Proficiency in audio production, with a preference for experience in audio mixing.
Bonus Qualifications but Not Required:
- Knowledge of or passion for acoustic instruments (guitars, mandolins, banjos, etc.).
- Experience with social media scheduling tools and analytics.
- Experience with backend Shopify products & ecosystem.
- Understanding of the Sony Camera ecosystem.Personal gear is not required for the position.
Perks:
- Creative access to film and collaborate with top-tier talent and acoustic music legends, adding premium work to your professional portfolio.
- Comprehensive paid time off, including holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
- Daily paid and provided lunch.
- Occasional business travel to trade shows and festivals, keeping you at the pulse of the music retail industry.
- Exclusive discounts on premium gear and merch to fuel your own passion for music.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
