Short Form Specialist – The Venture | Razvan Paraschiv – $36,000-$100,000 Per Year
The Short Form Specialist is the strategic and operational owner of The Venture’s Instagram account. This role sits at the intersection of storytelling, design, analytics, and day-to-day execution. You are responsible for turning business stories into high-performing short-form content at scale and owning the growth and performance of the page end to end.
Responsibilities:
Content Strategy and Story Development
- Research and develop compelling business stories covering American companies across all stages, from startups to billion-dollar and legacy businesses
- Write all video scripts for Reels with strong hooks, pacing, and retention
- Write all carousel copy with clear, structured storytelling designed for shares and saves
- Develop repeatable formats and narrative structures optimized for reach and engagement
Content Production and Execution
- Publish two Reels per day and one carousel post per day
- Design all carousel posts yourself, including visual layout, structure, and written storytelling
- Work directly with a video editor by providing scripts, briefs, and clear creative direction
- Own day-to-day page management including posting, optimization, and brand consistency
Page Ownership and Growth
- Take full ownership of the Instagram account’s performance and growth
- Monitor trends, formats, and platform changes and apply them where relevant
- Continuously test and iterate on content ideas to improve results
- Drive followers toward The Venture newsletter through integrated calls to action and content strategy
Analytics, Reporting, and Optimization
- Track daily performance metrics across all published content
- Prepare weekly comprehensive performance reports analyzing trends, formats, and results
- Use data insights to adjust content strategy and improve performance
Monetization and Commercial Responsibility
- Manage inbound sponsorship and brand partnership inquiries via Instagram DMs and email
- Communicate with brands and coordinate sponsored content
- Support monetization efforts while maintaining The Venture’s brand standards and positioning
Requirements:
- Demonstrated experience working with large media brands or high-performing short-form content companies
- Strong understanding of storytelling, hooks, pacing, and Instagram performance dynamics
- Ability to operate independently and take full ownership of results
- No minimum years of experience required; demonstrated results matter more than tenure