Content, Photo & Video Manager

575 Anton Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USA

Posted Friday, August 14, 2026 at 7:00 AM

At El Pollo Loco, we are on a mission to be the nation's leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant. When it comes to our people, we are all about growth. Whether that means specialized training, a clearly laid out career trajectory or collaborating cross-functionally, we are committed to the success of our people the same way we've been committed to the success of the El Pollo Loco brand for the last 50 years.

In fact, we see you as our secret ingredient. While our chicken is fire, it's our people who set us ablaze.

Our restaurants are only the tip of the flame! If you're looking for an innovative, winning, and welcoming workplace, then a flamin' good career in our Restaurant Support Center is right for you.

At our Support Center, we believe our best work is done Together, when departments collaborate and everyone is confident in contributing their ideas. This is why we are in the office 3 days per week.

Lets Get Loco!

What's in it for you!

• STRONG office culture recognized as a Great Place to Work and driven by our core values:
  Simple. Together. Relentless. Ownership. Nimble. Growth
• Competitive pay and bonus potential
• Medical + Dental + Vision Insurance + HSA Savings Account
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with company match and immediate vesting
• Paid Vacation + Sick Pay + 12 Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program

POSITION

PURPOSE:

The Manager, Content, Photo & Video is a highly creative, culturally plugged-in member of the Marketing team who will bring our brand, food, people, and personality to life through photo and video content that embodies our Lets Get Loco ethos.

This role is for a hands‑on creator who can concept, shoot, edit, and turn around culturally relevant content quickly, while also owning larger brand shoots. They will be reporting to the Sr. Manager, Social & Activations and working closely with the Social Media Manager, and creative team.

Equal parts photographer, videographer, editor, storyteller, and creative thinker, you'll concept and produce content across social, digital, advertising, restaurant, and brand channels - from fast‑turn social content to food photography and campaign shoots.

The ideal candidate has 3-5+ years of hands‑on content creation and editing experience, a strong visual point of view, and the ability to move seamlessly between polished brand work and authentic social‑first content.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Concept, shoot, and edit high-quality photo and video content for Instagram, Tik Tok, You Tube, digital, paid media, CRM, web, and other brand channels.
• Ideate, organize, shoot, edit, and produce long- and short-form videos, photos, and graphics, and create craveable food photography and video.
• Develop social‑first content rooted in trends, culture, entertainment, humor, and real‑time conversations.
• Translate marketing briefs and campaign strategies into compelling visual concepts and executions.
• Own the content creation process from concept through production, including shot lists, lighting, shooting, editing, color correction, sound, and final delivery.
• Provide direction when behind the camera, including prompting, pacing, and getting the best takes.
• Capture content at restaurants, events, activations, partnerships, product launches, and other brand moments.
• Partner closely with internal marketing teams, internal departments, and agency teams.
• Help develop and evolve El Pollo Loco's visual identity and social content style.
• Maintain, along with Manager, Integrated Marketing, an organized library of photo and video assets for use across the organization.
• Manage production equipment and recommend new tools, technology, and techniques that improve the brand’s content capabilities.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining a high bar for creative quality and brand consistency.
• Support larger productions and collaborate with external photographers, videographers, creators, agencies, and production partners, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS – EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSE/

CERTIFICATIONS:

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