Student Creator Program - Field Content Creator (1099 Contractor)
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Contract
bachelor degree
Flexible Scheduling, Reimbursement Of Pre-approved Project Expenses, Portfolio Building Opportunities
Posted 14d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Capture high-quality photography and short-form video content for hospitality clients at various on-site locations. Edit and deliver these assets to the creative team to align with client brand standards and marketing goals.
Requirements
Applicants must be current college students with strong iPhone content creation skills and reliable transportation in their local market. A passion for social media and the ability to work independently as a 1099 contractor are required.
Full job description
Now Accepting Applications for Our Fall 2026 Student Creator Program!
Casual Fridays is currently accepting applications for our Student Creator Program, a flexible opportunity designed for current college students who are passionate about content creation, social media, and hospitality.
We are seeking Student Creators in the following markets:
Boston, Massachusetts
Key West, Florida
Sarasota / West Palm Beach / Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Atlanta, Georgia
New York, New York
Washington, D.C. / Maryland / Northern Virginia (DMV Area)
To help us manage the application process, please do not call our office regarding this position. If your qualifications match what we're looking for, a member of our team will reach out.
About Us:
Casual Fridays is a hospitality-focused marketing agency specializing in social media, content creation, paid social, and digital marketing for hotels, resorts, and travel brands across the United States.
Our Student Creator Program offers current college students the opportunity to gain real-world experience creating content for hotels, resorts, restaurants, and travel destinations while building a professional portfolio.
This is not an internship or employee position. Student Creators participate as independent 1099 contractors, accepting projects that fit their schedules while gaining valuable experience working alongside our Account and Creative teams.
Whether you're studying marketing, communications, hospitality, photography, videography, journalism, digital media, or simply love creating content, we'd love to hear from you.
Program Summary:
As a Student Creator, you'll capture photography and video content for hotels, resorts, restaurants, attractions, and travel brands throughout your local market. You'll work on a project-by-project basis while maintaining the flexibility to prioritize your school schedule.
This opportunity is ideal for students who enjoy creating engaging social media content and want hands-on experience working with real clients.
How the Student Creator Program Works
As an Independent Contractor, you will:
Accept assignments as your schedule allows.
Use your own photography and video equipment.
Control your own work schedule.
Decline projects if you're unavailable.
Be paid per completed shoot or project.
Work independently while collaborating remotely with the Casual Fridays team.
Build your professional portfolio through real client work.
Key Responsibilities:
Content Creation
Capture high-quality iPhone photography and videography for hotel, resort, and hospitality clients.
Create engaging short-form video content suitable for Instagram Reels, TikTok, Facebook, and other social platforms.
Follow shot lists, creative briefs, and content requests provided by the Casual Fridays team.
Capture content that reflects each client's brand standards and marketing goals.
On-Site Content Visits
Visit assigned hotels, resorts, restaurants, attractions, and local experiences within your market.
Coordinate with property staff, client contacts, and Casual Fridays team members during content visits.
Represent Casual Fridays professionally while on-site.
Identify opportunities to capture authentic guest experiences and engaging storytelling moments.
Attend and capture content at local events, festivals, activations, and community happenings when requested.
Work alongside Casual Fridays employees during client visits, content shoots, and special projects.
Support content collection efforts that showcase both the destination and the client experience.
Content Editing & Delivery
Edit photography and video content as needed.
Create completed short-form videos for social media use as needed.
Organize and upload content according to project requirements.
Deliver assets to the Casual Fridays team in a timely manner.
Collaboration
Attend occasional virtual meetings with the Casual Fridays team.
Communicate proactively regarding project status, scheduling, and content needs.
Collaborate with Account Managers, Account Coordinators, and Creative Team members to ensure content aligns with client goals.
Qualifications
A passion for photography, videography, and social media.
Strong iPhone photography and videography skills.
Experience creating content for Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, or YouTube.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
The ability to work independently and manage deadlines.
Reliable transportation within their local market.
Availability for occasional weekday, evening, or weekend content visits.
Preferred Qualifications
Hospitality, hotel, tourism, restaurant, or travel industry experience.
Experience creating content for brands or businesses.
Familiarity with Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube content trends.
Portfolio showcasing photography, videography, and short-form content creation.
Compensation
Independent 1099 Contractor
Part-time, project-based work
Paid per shoot or project
Flexible scheduling around your classes
Opportunity for ongoing assignments throughout the school year
Pre-approved project-related expenses may be reimbursed when applicable
To help us manage the application process, please do not call our office regarding this position. If your qualifications match what we're looking for, a member of our team will reach out.
Why Join the Student Creator Program?
This is an opportunity to:
Build your professional portfolio while still in school.
Gain real-world experience working with hospitality brands.
Create content for hotels, resorts, restaurants, and travel destinations.
Work around your class schedule.
Grow your photography, videography, and social media marketing experience.
Build relationships with an experienced marketing agency and industry professionals.
Related keywords
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Hotel marketing and content that inspires bookings, not just impressions. Battle-tested in top US markets.
Industry
Marketing Services
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
2009
Headquarters
Dallas, Texas
LinkedIn followers
5,138
Most hotel content looks identical across properties. Safe. Polished. Forgettable. We know the difference between content that looks good in a brand deck and content that actually inspires bookings. Our clients know it too.
Right now, the most important investment a hotel can make is content. Not an increased ad budget. Not adding other social channels if your current ones aren't performing. Content. It's what drives discovery, builds desire, and turns a scrolling stranger into a paying guest. Casual Fridays is a hospitality marketing agency built around one simple truth: great content books rooms.
We create both professional lifestyle content that elevates your brand on your website and in your marketing materials, and authentic scroll-stopping social content that makes guests stop mid-scroll and think, "I need to be there."
You don't have to choose between polished and real. The best hotel marketing strategies use both. Our team of skilled content creators can visit any property, anywhere, and produce months' worth of photography and video content in a single trip.
From urban hotels in New York, Boston, Washington DC, Atlanta, San Francisco, and San Diego to vacation destinations across the US, we show up, we capture the real vibe of your property, and we leave you with a full content library built to perform.
We've built programs and offerings for every type of hotel, from independent boutique properties to full-service hotels managed by large ownership groups and management companies. Whether you need a one-time content shoot or a fully managed marketing partnership, we have a solution built for where you are right now.
Our clients chose differently. Their results prove it. Are you ready to turn your property into the one everyone else is trying to copy? Let's talk.
Offices: Dallas, Texas, US
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