Call for Content Creators!
Cut Fruit Collective is looking for content creators to help us uplift and build coalitions across AAPI communities in the Bay Area and beyond. Cut Fruit Collective is all about celebrating diversity within AAPI. We encourage people from underrepresented AAPI communities to apply for these roles.
What we are currently looking for:
- content writers (ongoing)
- graphic designers (ongoing and project basis)
- photographers/videographers (on-call and project basis)
The estimated time commitment varies for roles and by project. We are not currently hiring for full-time work. We believe in compensating creatives and are able to offer a small stipend. If you prefer to offer services on a volunteer basis, we can accommodate as well.
Deadline to apply for this round is Wednesday, November 24, 2021. For both content creators and volunteers, preferred commitment is December 2021 - May 2022.
Minimum qualifications for all roles:
· Living in the U.S., SF Bay Area preferred
· Above the age of 18
· Minimum 3 month time commitment, at least 6 months preferred
Content Writer (Contractor - Ongoing)
Examples of the type of writing we're hiring for: here, here and here. Also check out our blog.
Responsibilities
- Research and pitch a diverse range of AAPI related topics that fit within CFC brand voice, scope, and guidelines
- Write copy for social media, newsletters, and blog posts
- Attend a monthly content planning meeting
- Create 1 - 3 pieces of content per month
- 3 month commitment, 6 month commitment preferred
Qualifications
- Creatives based in the US
- Passionate about AAPI culture and causes
- Self motivated and able to create work independently
- Strong writing and/or copywriting skills
- Understanding of storytelling within the social media landscape and how to create impactful, inspiring content
- Clear communication and flexibility in working with small teams
Bonus
- Experience in creating Tik Tok content and IG reels
- Experience using Canva
- Knowledge of Asian and Pacific Islander languages
- Lives within the SF Bay Area and has access to transportation
How to Apply
Compensation: $50 per post/piece for our social media. Compensation varies for larger projects, and starts at $0.25/word for longer works.
Estimated time commitment: up to 10 hours a month
Graphics Designer (Contractor - Ongoing and Project Basis)
Examples of the type of graphics work we're hiring for: Instagram graphics, vector graphics for merch, and zine design. We're looking to expand though and are open to ideas!
Responsibilities
- Create on-brand graphic designs that fit within CFC brand, scope, and guidelines
- Create and implement visual identities and branding for our partners on a project basis
- Projects range from event visual identity, small business logos/branding, merch designs
- While our design work is usually on a project basis, we prefer someone who has the capacity to take on small projects within a 3 month period, 6 month commitment preferred
Qualifications
- Creatives based in the US
- Digital design skills, with an emphasis on vector graphics
- Experienced with creating and implementing visual identities, logos and branding
- Self motivated and able to create work independently
- Passionate about showcasing AAPI culture and causes
- Fluency in design software and technologies (Adobe Creative Suite)
- Organized and familiar with using Google Drive
- Understanding of storytelling within the social media landscape and how to create impactful, inspiring content
- Clear communication and flexibility in working with small teams
Bonus
- Illustration skills
- Apparel graphic design
- Experience using Canva
- Knowledge of Asian and Pacific Islander languages
How to Apply
Compensation: Varies by project, but compensation for creating graphics for one standard Instagram post is $50 per post
Estimated time commitment: Varies by project
Photographer/videographer (Contractor - Oncall and Project Basis)
Examples of the type of photo/video work we're hiring for: event coverage, small business highlights, product photography, street/culture/food photography and videography. We're looking to expand though and are open to ideas!
- Seeking editorial, event, and commercial photographers and videographers
- Shoot and edit photos / video content in collaboration with CFC content team
- For social media content, videos can be filmed on smartphones
- Projects range from portraits of small business owners, capturing neighborhood scenes, shooting fundraising campaign products, documenting events, etc
Qualifications
- Experience shooting & editing short-form video
- Experience editing photos / videos
- Must have own equipment and editing software
- Must be based in the SF Bay Area and have transportation—ideally easy access to SF, Oakland
- Clear communication and flexibility in working with small teams
- Understanding of storytelling within the social media landscape and how to create impactful, inspiring content
- Clear communication and flexibility in working with small teams
- Bonus: Experience in creating Tik Tok content and IG reels
How to Apply
Compensation: Varies by project, but compensation for creating content for one Tiktok/Reel is $50 per post
Estimated time commitment: Varies by project