Short-Form Video Creator, State & Madison Chocolate (Contract)
We own and operate several Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory locations, including one in La Grange, IL, and we are opening our State & Madison flagship in the Chicago Loop around mid-November. We need a student or early-career creator who can make short, craveable videos that feel native to TikTok and Instagram Reels, then post and do light community replies.
Work setting: Hybrid. On-site filming 1 day per week in La Grange at first, then Chicago Loop once open. Editing and posting can be remote.
You will
Plan a simple weekly content list (what to film, where, when)
Film on site in La Grange and downtown Chicago
Edit quickly in CapCut or a similar mobile editor
Deliver 3 to 4 vertical videos per week, plus 4 to 6 Stories
Post to TikTok and Instagram, cross-post to Facebook
Reply to comments after each post
Track basic results in a shared spreadsheet
You have
A reel with food, retail, or hospitality clips
Strong phone shooting skills and a steady hand or gimbal
Comfort filming people with quick verbal consent
Reliability and a simple, fast communication style
Modern smartphone with solid storage and stabilization (gimbal a plus)
Pay and schedule
$250 per week during a 2-week trial, then $300 per week through opening if it is a fit
About 4 to 6 hours per week, afternoons or early evenings
Independent contractor, you use your own phone and basic gear
Start immediately
Handshake may display $1,200 per month for compliance. Actual pay is $300 per week after the trial. Partial weeks are prorated. Potential to extend after opening.
Location
On-site filming required in La Grange, IL and the Chicago Loop, IL
Some remote editing is fine
How to apply
Apply on Handshake and attach one PDF with: links to your TikTok and Instagram, three vertical videos you shot and edited, your October and November availability, and one 10-second caramel-apple hook idea.
You may also include our site for context: RMCFchicago.com
Qualified applicants will be invited to a paid audition, $100 for two 10-second clips delivered within 48 hours.
Equal opportunity
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.