Social Media Associate, Boston or Chicago (Part-time)

Pay: $20–25 per hour

Location

• In-person filming at Overture programs in Boston OR Chicago
• Hybrid — remote for editing, scheduling, and posting Qualifications
• Comfortable behind (and occasionally in front of) the camera
• Strong eye for short-form video (Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts)
• Experience editing with consumer tools (CapCut, InShot, Canva, Adobe Express, etc.)
• Solid written communication for captions, hooks, and copy
• Reliable and consistent — able to ship on a regular posting cadence
• Detail-oriented (tagging, brand consistency, posting schedule)
• Comfortable being around kids in classroom and program settings
• Available at least 10–15 hours/week Why join Overture? At Overture Games, we're on a mission to help kids become creators and prepare them for our fast changing world through social, game-based, in-person experiences. We partner with schools and organizations across Chicago and Boston to run out of school time programs in music, game design, movie making and AI literacy. Our founders met at Northwestern University, and we've grown quickly by combining creative learning with technology.

As we scale, social is one of our most important channels for reaching families, schools, and future teammates. This role owns how Overture shows up in feeds — every post helps us bring more kids into the work we do.

Benefits

• Flexible Hours: 10–15 hours/week, mostly on your own schedule

• Creative Ownership: Help shape Overture's voice across social channels

• Get On Set: Film at real programs with real kids making cool things

• Startup Experience: Work directly with founders on brand & growth

• Portfolio Building: Real, published work you can show off Responsibilities 1) Capture Content On-Site

• Visit Overture programs in Boston or Chicago to film classes, projects, and student moments

• Shoot short-form video and photos (phone is fine — no fancy gear required)

• Follow consent and release guidelines so footage is always usable 2) Edit & Publish

• Edit short-form video for Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts

• Write captions, hooks, and hashtags in Overture's voice

• Publish on a consistent posting schedule across channels 3) Plan the Content Calendar

• Maintain a simple content calendar of posts, themes, and program highlights

• Coordinate with the team on launches, recruiting pushes, and program reminders

• Repurpose top-performing pieces across formats 4) Engage with Community

• Reply to comments and DMs in Overture's voice

• Flag press, partnership, or parent inquiries to the team

• Track follower growth and engagement, surface what's working 5) Build a Content Library

• Organize raw footage and finished posts in shared drives

• Tag clips so they're easy to find for future use

• Keep brand assets, fonts, and templates consistent What We're Looking For

• 🎥 Strong creative eye — you know what works on short-form

• 🔁 Consistent — you ship on a steady cadence

• 🧠 Detail-oriented — captions, tags, and links are always right

• 📱 Phone-native — you can produce great content with the camera in your pocket

• 🚀 Self-starter — you spot moments worth filming without being told

• 🤝 Comfortable around kids — fun, friendly, and easy in a classroom Extra Credit

• Portfolio of social posts that performed (Reels, TikToks, Shorts)

• Experience growing a brand or creator account

• Photography or videography background

• Experience working with schools, kids, or education brands

• Familiarity with basic analytics (watch time, saves, follower growth)