Description:
The Social Media Content Creator supports the Communications team in producing dynamic, on-brand content for Omaha Performing Arts, Steelhouse Omaha, and the Tenaska Center for Arts Engagement social media channels. This role blends scheduled in-office production and planning time with on-site coverage of performances and events — including evenings and weekends — capturing authentic, in-the-moment content that reflects O-pa’s mission to inspire people and enrich communities through live performance and arts education. This position requires a proven commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and the ability to model O-pa’s Core Values of Collaboration, Inclusion, Trust, and Integrity while providing excellent internal and external customer service.
Schedule Expectations
Part-time hours split between in-office production/planning time and on-site event coverage.
Regular evening and weekend availability is required to attend performances and events as scheduled in advance.
Event coverage schedule is set collaboratively with the Communications team around O-pa’s performance calendar, typically with advance notice.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Attend performances, education programs, and community engagement events — including evenings and weekends — to capture photo, video, and reel content in real time.
Shoot and edit short-form video (Reels, TikTok, Stories) optimized for each platform’s format and pacing.
Capture photography with a social-first eye for composition, lighting, and moments that reflect genuine patron and performer experience.
Contribute to content ideation, including trend-driven concepts, and draft captions as needed.
Partner with the Communications team to plan coverage priorities for upcoming shows and events.
Coordinate with departments across O-pa (education, patron services, venue operations) to identify and access content opportunities.
Support organization-wide initiatives that rely on authentic patron and event content, such as user-generated content features and digital signage.
Maintain organized, clearly labeled media files for team use.
May perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Experience and Qualifications:
Availability to work in-office as scheduled, with frequent evening and weekend availability required for event coverage.
Demonstrated ability to shoot and edit engaging photo/video content quickly, including in low-light or fast-moving live event environments.
Proficiency with content creation tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Rush, Photoshop, Lightroom), CapCut, Canva, and native platform editing tools.
Strong working knowledge of Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook, including platform-specific photo/video specs and best practices.
A trend-savvy eye — able to identify emerging formats and suggest timely, on-brand content ideas.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to write concise, engaging captions.
Comfortable navigating live event environments (crowds, low light, tight timelines) while representing O-pa professionally.
Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple shoots and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Flexible and able to perform a variety of tasks; willing to learn.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout venue spaces for extended periods during events.
Ability to carry and operate content-capture equipment (camera, phone rig, gimbal, etc.) for extended periods.
Ability to work in varied venue environments, including crowded, low-light, and high-noise settings.
