A summer camp content creator is a seasonal staff member responsible for capturing and sharing camp life through photography, video, social media, and short-form digital content. Throughout the summer, you’ll capture everyday camp life, create short-form videos and other social content, and help manage a camp’s presence across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Facebook.
You’ll work closely with camp leadership and the marketing or media team to create engaging, timely content that shows families and future campers what’s happening at camp. This is a fast-moving role for someone who knows how to tell a story with an iPhone, understands social media trends, and can turn what’s happening around them into content people want to watch. Depending on the camp, this position may also be called a summer camp social media coordinator, digital media specialist, or camp media staff member.
What does a summer camp content creator do?
Content creators turn the moments happening around camp into photos, videos, posts, and updates for families and future campers.
- Capture photo and video content throughout the camp day using an iPhone or other mobile devices
- Create and edit short-form videos for Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and other social platforms
- Help plan, schedule, and publish content across the camp’s social media accounts
- Monitor current social media trends and adapt relevant ideas to fit the camp’s brand and audience
- Write captions and social copy that match the camp’s voice
- Engage with comments, messages, and the camp’s online community as directed by the camp’s marketing team
What skills do you need to be a summer camp content creator?
Exact qualifications vary by camp. Strong storytelling, mobile video, and social media skills matter most. A portfolio or experience with particular editing software may be preferred or required for some openings.
- Strong understanding of social media platforms, especially Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts
- Confident creating engaging photo and video content with an iPhone
- Strong sense of storytelling, pacing, framing, and what makes short-form content interesting
- Ability to keep up with current social media trends, formats, sounds, and editing styles
- Experience editing video in CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, or similar editing software
- Ability to work quickly and independently while staying flexible for changing camp schedules
- A portfolio or examples of previous social media, video, or content creation work
- Must be able to pass a drug and/or background test according to camp policies and local laws
How much do summer camp content creators make?
Summer camp content creator pay varies by camp, experience, responsibilities, session length, and whether housing and meals are included. When considering an opening, ask about both the weekly rate and total contract pay, along with what the camp provides.
What benefits do summer camp content creator jobs include?
Many overnight camps provide housing and meals in addition to pay, making the role different from many other seasonal social media jobs. Benefits vary by camp and may include:
- Room and Board
- Food and Meals Provided
- Paid Days Off
- Staff Only Gear
- Laundry Facilities
- Hands-on Social Media and Content Creation Experience
- Opportunity to Build Your Professional Portfolio
- Networking within a Large and Diverse Staff and Alumni Community
What is the working and living environment like?
These are seasonal summer positions that often last several weeks, with exact dates set by each camp. At some overnight camps, content creators live in a bunk with campers; others have separate staff housing. Day camp staff generally commute. Schedules may include evenings and weekends, and some positions include counselor or other camp duties. Because the work involves children, staff must follow the camp’s photography, consent, and privacy policies.
Who is a summer camp content creator job good for?
This role can be a good fit for college students, recent graduates, communications and marketing students, aspiring social media professionals, photographers, videographers, and creators who want to build a portfolio while working at camp.
Frequently Asked Questions
Not always. Camps look for people who can tell a story, create engaging content, and work well in a busy camp setting. The experience required varies by position.
It depends on the camp. Some overnight positions include a camper bunk or separate staff housing. Day camp roles generally do not include on-site housing.
Many use an iPhone or another mobile device for daily content. Some camps also provide cameras or other gear, so check the individual job description.
Some camps ask for a portfolio or examples of posts and videos. Even if it is not required, a few strong examples can help show your storytelling and editing skills.
These are summer positions that may cover one session or much of the camp season. Dates vary by camp and are listed with each opening.
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Summer Camp Content Creator Positions
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PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING:
- AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENT: Applicants must be available for the whole summer (early-mid June through mid August) to be considered.
- AGE REQUIREMENT: Applicants must have completed at least one year of college/university OR are of equivalent age to be considered.
