Content Production Specialist

About Link Creative

Link Creative is a Chicago-based digital marketing and growth agency specializing in content production, paid media, social channel management, and brand development. We partner with a diverse range of clients across hospitality, retail, professional services, and emerging brands to create high-impact, performance-driven content.

We’re building an in-house production ecosystem and are looking for a Production Coordinator to support and execute high-volume, high-quality content across multiple platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Content Production Execution
• Assist in planning, coordinating, and executing video and photo shoots (on-site and in-studio)
• Operate cameras, lighting, and audio equipment during shoots
• Support production logistics including setup, breakdown, and asset organization
• Video Editing (Short + Long Form)
• Edit short-form content for platforms including Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts
• Assist in editing long-form content such as podcasts, interviews, and branded videos
• Apply color correction, sound balancing, captions, and platform-specific formatting
• Post-Production & Asset Management
• Organize and manage raw and edited media files across projects
• Ensure timely delivery of content aligned with client timelines and internal schedules
• Maintain consistency with brand guidelines across all deliverables
• Creative Support
• Assist in concept execution and creative direction during shoots
• Contribute to content ideation and format development
• Support graphic design needs when required (thumbnails, social graphics, overlays)
• Cross-Team Collaboration
• Work closely with Account Managers, Social Coordinators, and Creative Leads
• Communicate project status, timelines, and production needs effectively
• Support multiple client accounts simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• 3–4 years minimum experience in video/photo production and editing
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro (required)
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator is a plus)
• Experience shooting with DSLR/mirrorless cameras and basic lighting/audio setups
• Strong understanding of short-form content trends (IG Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts)
• Experience working in an agency or in-house creative environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines consistently
• Must be based in Chicago and available for in-person shoots

What We’re Looking For

• A doer who can both shoot and edit not just one or the other
• Someone who understands content performance, not just aesthetics
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in managing workflows
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-output environment
• A team player who thrives in collaborative settings but can also execute independently
• Someone who stays up-to-date with trends and understands what performs on social platforms
• Passion for content, storytelling, and building brands through media

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Opportunity to work with a wide range of clients and industries
• Hands-on experience in a growing, fast-paced agency environment
• Access to in-house studio resources and production equipment
• Creative ownership and the ability to contribute to high-impact projects
• Clear growth path within Link Creative’s production and content teams
• Collaborative, in-person team culture based in Chicago
• Transportation, technology, health based benefits