Content Creator & Community Coordinator

Real Change Wilmington is a positive local newspaper, podcast, and community resource platform focused on strengthening local pride and highlighting the people, businesses, and organizations making a difference in Clinton County.

We are looking for a creative, outgoing, and highly motivated individual to help manage community storytelling, social media, and day-to-day operations for both Real Change Wilmington and Bite Size Market, our downtown local farmstand and community market.

This role combines content creation, community engagement, marketing, and local relationship-building. The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys being active in the community, creating meaningful content, and taking ownership of projects from start to finish.

The position is expected to be filled and begin on or around September 1, 2026.

• Source, write, and distribute local news stories for online and print publication.
• Conduct interviews with local residents, business owners, nonprofits, and community leaders.
• Record, transcribe, and organize interviews using modern technology and AI tools for efficient turnaround.
• Maintain and manage editorial and social media content calendars.
• Attend local events, public meetings, and community gatherings to identify stories and opportunities.

• Create engaging photo, video, graphic, and written content for Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, and You Tube.
• Manage and grow social media channels for both Real Change Wilmington and Bite Size Market.
• Promote positive community engagement online and offline.
• Assist with sponsorship outreach and maintaining sponsor relationships.

• Help manage daily operations and promotions for the downtown market.
• Coordinate vendor communication and relationships.
• Assist with market upkeep, merchandising, and community promotions.
• Support special events and seasonal initiatives.

• 2–3 Years of Experience Preferred.

• Photography, videography, graphic design, and short-form social media content creation.
• Experience creating content optimized for Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, and You Tube.

• Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Meet, etc.).
• Comfortable using Apple/Mac products.

Applicants must provide a portfolio showcasing:

• Social media graphics.
• Short-form video content.
• Photography and/or written content.
• Tik Tok/Reels-style content preferred.

• Curious, outgoing, and community-focused.
• Passionate about helping Wilmington and Clinton County thrive.
• Comfortable talking with new people and building relationships.
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Able to balance creativity with professionalism.
• Someone who works with an “owner mentality” and takes pride in their work.

Flexible schedule based around content creation, events, and community activities.

• City Council meetings
• School Board meetings
• Downtown and nonprofit events
• Occasional weekend availability may be required for community events or special projects

• Consistently produce engaging local content.
• Grow audience engagement and community reach.
• Increase sponsorship and partnership relationships.
• Successfully manage and promote Bite Size Market operations.
• Help strengthen local pride and community involvement.

Current Wilmington or Clinton County, Ohio residents preferred.