Creative Producer Job at Home Chef in Chicago

Overview The Creative Producer is a key production lead on Home Chef's Marketing team, responsible for leading execution of photo and video content across digital and social platforms including Linear (Broadcast and OTT), Meta (Instagram + Facebook), TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, and Snapchat. This role brings creative concepts—developed by the brand and creative teams—to life through efficient, high-quality production. Working closely with senior creative leadership, the Creative Producer manages the content creation pipeline from pre-production planning to post-production delivery. This person is fluent in both still and motion photography production, highly organized, and skilled at translating creative direction into platform-optimized assets.

This position is based in Chicago, IL (as part of Home Chef’s marketing organization) with travel expectations noted as 0-10%.

Responsibilities Lead all phases of content production—including scheduling, filming, and editing—for approved concepts

Translate creative briefs and direction from the Creative Director or Content Lead into polished, on-brand assets

Ensure content meets spec and best practices for Linear, TikTok, Meta, Pinterest, YouTube, and emerging platforms

Coordinate freelance creatives and post vendors as needed to scale production

Lead execution of video and still photo content for brand collaborations, ensuring deliverables meet partner and internal requirements

Scope, onboard, and manage external freelance teams, including videographers, photographers, and editors

Own pre-production, production logistics, and post-delivery for partner-related shoots

Act as point of contact between Home Chef's internal stakeholders and external production teams to ensure brand alignment and on-time delivery

Lead pre-production, production logistics and post-delivery for quick-turnaround video assets within Home Chef's internal performance marketing studio

Film and edit performance-focused content offsite or in the in-house studio based on creative briefs

Reformat and adapt existing assets for testing and promotional variations; support content needs for paid social, email, and digital placements as needed

Stay up to date on platform algorithms, trends, and visual styles; apply these insights when executing creative concepts to ensure content relevance and engagement

Attend regular cross-functional brainstorms to align on campaign priorities, content needs, and creative direction; communicate timing and feasibility of production deliverables during planning discussions

Partner with the in-house food content creator / stylist to maintain studio equipment and prop inventory; ensure the studio is production-ready and properly resourced for shoots

Qualifications Completion of a 4-year degree program in a related field (see Education below)

Understands how to film, edit and publish video content

Expresses an interest in current organic and branded social media content trends

Working knowledge of how to positively influence TikTok content engagement and tailor Home Chef's social media presence to drive positive consumer interactions

Perks and Benefits Candidates can experience Home Chef as a customer - enter promo code PEOPLE30 for $30 off your first order

Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance available

Paid holidays, sick time and vacation time

401k program

Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses

About Home Chef Founded in 2013, Home Chef is the leading meal solutions company with both a retail and online presence. Available online at homechef.com and in retail at more than 2,100 Kroger grocery stores, Home Chef is committed to inspiring and enabling more people to cook simple, delicious meals, no matter how busy they are.

In 2023, Home Chef introduced a new brand, Tempo! Tempo features a rotating selection of ready-to-heat meals delivered directly to your door. These meals are better-for-you versions of familiar favorites, designed to save you time and reduce stress while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Our Tempo menu includes options that are protein-packed, fiber-rich, calorie and carb conscious, keto-friendly, and dietitian-approved.

We are humble team players and pragmatic next-level thinkers who value collaboration and ownership. Home Chef is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and to providing reasonable accommodations as needed.

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