Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$19/hr–$20/hr
Job DetailsJob Location: Midwest Foods Chicago - Chicago, IL 60632Salary Range: $19.00 - $20.00 HourlyReady to bring farm-to-plate stories to life through your lens? Join the team at Midwest Foods, a women- and family-ow…
Skills: Photography, Videography, Short-form Video Editing, Social Media Management, Copywriting
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The role involves capturing and editing high-quality photos and short-form videos of produce and events for Instagram and LinkedIn. Additionally, the creator will manage the social content calendar, write brand-aligned captions, and collaborate with the marketing team on campaign themes.
Candidates need 1-3 years of experience in content creation or social media with a strong portfolio of photography and video work. Proficiency in editing tools like Adobe Premiere or CapCut and reliable transportation for travel within the region are required.
Job DetailsJob Location: Midwest Foods Chicago - Chicago, IL 60632Salary Range: $19.00 - $20.00 HourlyReady to bring farm-to-plate stories to life through your lens? Join the team at Midwest Foods, a women- and family-owned produce powerhouse based in Chicago and Kenosha, proudly serving the restaurant, hospitality, retail, and wholesale industries across Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin.
We're not just delivering top-quality produce. We're building a better food system, partnering with top growers and local farmers to connect the field to the plate. And we need a creative with a camera and a social media brain to help us share that story.
If you love food, know your way around a shoot, and understand what makes content actually perform online, we'd love to meet you.
Why Midwest Foods?
✨ A mission-driven company with a real story to tell
🎥 Creative ownership from day one
🌱 A chance to shape the future of food, one post at a time
Photography & Videography
Shoot and style photos and short-form video of produce, prepared foods, events, farm visits, and behind-the-scenes moments
Edit and deliver polished assets for Instagram, LinkedIn, and other digital channels
Capture real-time content at company events and activations
Organize and upload assets to shared folders for team access
Create content across Midwest Foods' social channels (primarily Instagram and LinkedIn)
Write captions and short-form copy that fit the brand voice and seasonal priorities
Build and maintain a social content calendar
Handle community engagement and real-time coverage at events
Creative & Strategic Collaboration
Work with the marketing team on shot lists, content direction, and campaign themes
Design simple social graphics using Canva or similar tools
Contribute ideas during content planning and brainstorm sessions
Gain visibility into how social content connects to broader marketing strategy, seasonal priorities, and sales initiatives
Collaborate across marketing, sales, and operations teams to understand the full foodservice ecosystem
1-3 years of experience in content creation, social media, photography, or a related field (freelance, agency, brand-side, all count)
Strong photography skills; videography and short-form video editing experience strongly preferred
Proven ability to create content that performs on Instagram and LinkedIn
Comfortable with editing tools such as Lightroom, Adobe Premiere, CapCut, or equivalent
Strong writing skills for short-form copy and captions
Organized and self-directed; able to manage a calendar and meet deadlines without hand-holding
Canva familiarity a plus; Adobe Creative Suite experience welcome
Reliable transportation required; access to a personal vehicle recommended, as this role requires travel to events and activations throughout Chicagoland and occasionally to our Kenosha, WI location
Portfolio or examples of past work required with your application
Competitive pay with flexible, part-time scheduling
Direct collaboration with the Director of Marketing & PR
Creative ownership over a real brand with a genuine story to tell
Exposure to foodservice, sustainability, and hospitality storytelling
Sound like your kind of gig? Let's grow together.
Supplying the highest quality produce to the finest kitchens in the Midwest. Focused on quality, local, & sustainability
Midwest Foods is more than a food distributor—we’re a passionate, purpose-driven partner to chefs, institutions, and culinary professionals across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana. Proudly women-owned, locally rooted, and WBENC-certified, we bring over 30 years of trusted service to the table with a deep commitment to community, sustainability, and equity in the food system. We specialize in delivering fresh, consistent, and customized solutions tailored to the ever-changing needs of the foodservice industry. From labor-saving, chef-crafted ingredients to seasonal, locally grown produce, our offerings are designed to save time without compromising quality or creativity. Our mission goes beyond distribution: we actively support BIPOC-, woman-, and veteran-owned businesses, and work closely with local farmers to strengthen the regional food system—while also sourcing responsibly beyond the Midwest to ensure year-round availability. With over 150,000 square feet of facility space across Chicago and Kenosha—including SQF-certified processing rooms and a full prep kitchen—we’re built for both scale and precision. Whether you're looking for a reliable partner or a meaningful career in food, Midwest Foods is growing with purpose.
Offices: 3100 W.36th St., Chicago, IL 60632, US
Supplying the highest quality produce to the finest kitchens in the Midwest. Focused on quality, local, & sustainability
Midwest Foods is more than a food distributor—we’re a passionate, purpose-driven partner to chefs, institutions, and culinary professionals across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana. Proudly women-owned, locally rooted, and WBENC-certified, we bring over 30 years of trusted service to the table with a deep commitment to community, sustainability, and equity in the food system. We specialize in delivering fresh, consistent, and customized solutions tailored to the ever-changing needs of the foodservice industry. From labor-saving, chef-crafted ingredients to seasonal, locally grown produce, our offerings are designed to save time without compromising quality or creativity. Our mission goes beyond distribution: we actively support BIPOC-, woman-, and veteran-owned businesses, and work closely with local farmers to strengthen the regional food system—while also sourcing responsibly beyond the Midwest to ensure year-round availability. With over 150,000 square feet of facility space across Chicago and Kenosha—including SQF-certified processing rooms and a full prep kitchen—we’re built for both scale and precision. Whether you're looking for a reliable partner or a meaningful career in food, Midwest Foods is growing with purpose.
Offices: 3100 W.36th St., Chicago, IL 60632, US
