Social Media Content Producer (Video & Editor) at Nicholas Crown | Chicago, IL

Nicholas Crown

Social Media Content Producer (Video & Editor)

Chicago, IL (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level3+ years expContract

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive ongoing video creation and optimization for a finance creator, owning end-to-end production from idea to publish, with a bias toward data-informed storytelling and platform-native asset replication.

Content Production & Editing: shoot, edit, color grade, and graphics on-site to publish across platforms.
Creative Direction & Data Feedback: study performance data to refine direction via iterative feedback loop and evolve visual identity.
Platform Optimization & Traffic: turn ideas into multiple platform-native assets and drive traffic to digital properties and newsletters.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Provide video production support, all editing, color grading, and graphics on-site
Collaborate directly with Nicholas and the founding team
Develop and pitch new content ideas
Shoot short-form and long-form video (studio and on-location)
Edit for retention and pacing across social media platforms
Turn one idea into multiple platform-native assets
Study performance data and refine creative direction (iterative feedback loop)
Help evolve our visual identity and storytelling style
You will be hands-on and take concepts from idea to published content.
Drive traffic and conversions on Nicholas’s digital properties and newsletter

Requirements

3+ years producing social-first video content, videography and editing
Comfort with financial concepts and topics
Strong portfolio of short-form work with proven engagement
Confident behind a camera and in an editing suite
Video Color Grading, and Graphics skills
Deep understanding of hooks, retention, and audience psychology
Understanding of simple lighting setup to improve video quality
Fast execution without sacrificing quality
Creative instincts backed by data
Bonus if you’ve worked with founders, personal brands, or education/finance content.