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Home Chef

Home Chef

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Chicago, IL, USA
USD 50k-55k / year
Posted on Sep 16, 2025

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.

Similar to our recipes, we recognize that variety is the spice of life, and therefore, our employees also bring their uniqueness and color to our fantastic team. We’re eager to work with humble team players and pragmatic next-level thinkers to innovate on Home Chef’s offerings.

As part of Home Chef’s Marketing team, the Content Creator will focus on creating short-form social media content. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to develop engaging video content that enhances our brand’s presence across various social media platforms. The ideal candidate is creative, detail-oriented, and comfortable both shooting and editing dynamic content. Basic video editing skills, an eye for social media trends, quick thinking, and a passion for storytelling are essential for success in this fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Detailed Responsibilities

Video Creation:

Collaborate with the social media team to develop innovative video concepts and ideas that align with our brand identity and marketing objectives

  • Help create shot lists, storyboard, shoot and direct short-form original content
  • Utilize Adobe Premiere Pro + After Effects editing software to edit high-quality videos that engage our target audience across various social media channels
  • Optimize videos for different social media platforms by adhering to their specific formatting and duration requirements
  • Actively seek feedback from team members and incorporate suggestions to improve the quality and effectiveness of video content

Cross functional collaboration

  • Using the social media research, actively participate in standing bi-weekly and monthly digital content brainstorms led by Home Chef’s brand strategy and creative teams
  • Use Home Chef priorities and insights from previous campaigns to develop videos that align with Home Chef’s goals

Asset + Footage Organization and Maintenance

  • Systematically label and organize raw footage, edited versions, and final cuts in an intuitive file structure for easy retrieval
  • Ensure all media assets follow consistent naming conventions to streamline collaboration and avoid confusion
  • Build and maintain organized libraries of footage, graphics, sound effects, and other assets, making them readily available for future projects
  • Schedule and manage regular backups of all footage and project files to protect against data loss
  • Work closely with editors, producers, and creatives to ensure that all footage is properly stored and shared according to project timelines and needs

Social Channel Research:

Understand social media user trends and preferences and ensure Home Chef’s social media presence resonates with consumers

  • Document video content-related processes and guidance for future reference

This position requires 0% travel.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or other characteristics needed for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

  • A four year degree program at an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience
  • Proficient in video shooting, editing, and production techniques, with experience using software such as Adobe Premiere Pro + Adobe After Effects, or similar
  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with team members and communicate ideas
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and timelines while maintaining a positive attitude and meeting deadlines
  • A portfolio showcasing previous video projects or relevant work samples is highly desirable
  • Up to one year of post-high school training such as in a business school, community college or vocational training.



More About Us

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

How We Work Together

We are humble team players.
We are warm and gracious with team members and customers. We seek feedback to improve ourselves - and respectfully listen to and accept input.

We are pragmatic next-level thinkers.
We come up with novel and unique ideas. We explore new strategies to avoid being constrained by conventional thinking.

We take ownership.
We approach ambiguous problems, prepared to dive in, get curious, and learn more. We are results-driven, always challenging ourselves to exceed goals.

Be at Home at Home Chef

We all show up authentically at Home Chef. Our team includes individuals with a variety of identities, backgrounds, and perspectives. You can trust that you’ll be able to bring your whole self to an inclusive and enjoyable workplace.

We welcome people of all races, colors, religions, national origin or ancestry, sex (including sexual identity), age, physical or mental disabilities, pregnancy, veteran or military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, citizenship status, arrest record or expunged/sealed convictions, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

Home Chef is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Home Chef will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our People team at hr@homechef.com.

Home Chef offers the base salary range as posted below, with the exact offer depending on factors such as geographic location, experience, skills, and internal equity. While compensation is within the provided range, it is not typical for offers to be made at the upper end. In addition to base salary, Home Chef provides a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare coverage, 401k match, and paid time off.

Illinois Pay Range
$50,000$55,000 USD

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