Social Media Content Creator / Videographer

What You’ll Do

• Film and edit short-form videos for Instagram Reels, TikTok, Facebook, ads, and in-store screens
• Capture product/process content, including fruit, ice cream, waffle cones, toppings, machine swirls, and customer handoffs
• Interview team members, customers, owners, collaborators, and local partners
• Help create recurring social media series and content themes
• Bring ideas for hooks, captions, storylines, campaigns, and video concepts
• Document how we create new flavors, test ideas, and launch seasonal products
• Capture behind-the-scenes team moments in a natural and brand-appropriate way
• Film content for product drops, local collaborations, events, catering, and store-specific campaigns
• Visit multiple Far Out locations in the Boston area as needed
• Deliver edited content on a consistent schedule
• Help organize footage and create a reusable content library

Content Themes

• Not Soft Serve: Explaining that Far Out is real fruit and hard-scooped ice cream blended fresh while you watch
• Watch the Swirl: Satisfying process videos showing fruit and ice cream turning into Far Out
• First Time at Far Out: Beginner-friendly ordering videos that help customers know what to get
• Waffle Cone Smell: Fresh waffle cone content and the sensory experience of visiting our stores
• Staff Picks: Team members sharing favorite orders, weird combos, and flavor opinions
• Weird Combos That Work: Fun, opinionated food content built around surprising customer orders
• Flavor Lab: Behind-the-scenes videos showing how we test, debate, and launch new flavors
• Neighborhood Orders: Store-specific content for Brookline, Cleveland Circle, Time Out Market, and CambridgeSide
• Bring the Swirl to You: Events, catering, weddings, office parties, schools, and community gatherings

Who You Are

• Love short-form video and understand what performs on Instagram and TikTok
• Have strong filming and editing skills
• Own or have access to high-quality video equipment
• Can make food look beautiful, craveable, and fun
• Are comfortable interviewing real people on camera
• Can direct team members or customers who are not professional actors
• Are comfortable occasionally being on camera or being part of the personality of the content
• Understand hooks, pacing, captions, music, and social-first editing
• Have good taste and strong instincts for what feels modern, funny, authentic, and engaging
• Are reliable, organized, and able to deliver on deadlines
• Are excited by food, hospitality, small businesses, local culture, and community

Requirements

• Experience filming and editing short-form video
• Portfolio or examples of Reels, TikToks, food content, lifestyle content, or brand storytelling
• Ability to shoot high-quality video and audio
• Ability to edit videos for social platforms
• Comfortable using tools such as Premiere Pro, Final Cut, CapCut, DaVinci Resolve, or similar
• Willingness to travel to Far Out locations in the Boston area
• Able to deliver on recurring content shoots and consistent edited content delivery
• Nice to have: Food, restaurant, coffee, dessert, or hospitality content experience; experience interviewing people on camera; photography skills; basic graphic design skills; experience with paid social creative; a sense of humor and willingness to be playful

Schedule and Compensation

• This role can be structured as part-time, freelance, or contract, depending on the candidate.
• Potential structure: 1 to 2 shoot days per month
• Weekly edited content delivery
• Additional shoots for product launches, events, collaborations, or seasonal campaigns
• Compensation will be based on experience, equipment, editing ability, and agreed scope of work.

How to Apply

Please apply with:

• A brief note about why you are interested in Far Out
• Examples of videos you have filmed and edited
• Your portfolio or social handles
• Your equipment list
• Your availability
• Your preferred rate structure
• Any initial ideas you have for Far Out’s social media