Content Creator (PT) - TPH Academy Grand Rapids

Are you a visual storyteller with a passion for content creation and a deep-rooted interest in the sports world? Do you thrive on capturing compelling moments and sharing authentic narratives? TPH Academy is looking for an enthusiastic, creative, and experienced part-time Content Creator to bring the unique journey of our student-athletes to life!

This is a chance to be the visual voice of a leading academic and athletic program. You will be on the front lines, documenting the dedication, triumphs, and daily life that define the TPH Academy experience.

This position averages 5 hours weekly/20 hours monthly, split between on-site content capture and remote content editing and scheduling.

The Role: Visual Storyteller

As our part-time Content Creator, you will be responsible for capturing, curating, and sharing the diverse stories of TPH Academy student-athletes, their families, and our alumni across various digital platforms. Your mission is to connect our community and showcase the TPH difference - the balance of academic rigor, elite athletic development, and personal growth. This is a contractor position.

Core Responsibilities and Duties

• Content Capture: Proactively seek out and capture high-quality photo and video content of student-athletes in action (training, classroom, and community events).

• Storytelling: Develop compelling short-form narratives, captions, and posts that tell the authentic stories of individual student-athletes and the Academy as a whole.

• Social Media Management: Post content regularly and consistently across TPH Academy social media channels (e.g., Instagram, X, TikTok, Facebook). Monitor engagement and trends to maximize reach.

• Event Coverage: Attend and cover Academy-specific events, including daytime training sessions, academic activities, and on-site events, requiring daytime availability.

• Editing and Production: Edit photos and videos into engaging, polished content suitable for social media distribution.

• Alumni Spotlight: Help track and create features on TPH Academy alumni to inspire current and future student-athletes.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

Essential Qualifications

• Creative Mindset: A passion for visual storytelling and a portfolio that demonstrates your ability to create engaging, dynamic content.

• Sports Interest: A strong interest in and understanding of youth sports, more specifically, hockey.

• Social Media Expertise: Proven experience managing and creating content for professional or high-engagement social media accounts. Familiarity with current platform trends and best practices is a must.

• Availability: Must have reliable daytime availability to cover events and activities during the typical academy day at least one day a week.

• Commitment: Ability to commit 1-5 day time hours per week, with flexibility required around event scheduling.

• Equipment: Required to own and skillfully operate personal, high-quality photo and video equipment. Professional utilization of a high-end mobile device is permissible.

The Ideal Candidate Is:

• Self-Motivated: Capable of working independently to identify and create content opportunities without constant supervision.

• Energetic & Approachable: Able to quickly build rapport with student-athletes, parents, and staff to capture natural, authentic moments.

• Detail-Oriented: Focused on delivering polished, brand-consistent content every time.