Vertical Video Producer

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$62K/yr – $84K/yrMid LevelFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive fast-turn vertical video production for a political campaign, turning events and appearances into platform-native content at scale.

  • Own high-volume vertical video creation across TikTok, Reels, and Shorts from rapid timelines and live events.
  • Must-have: Demonstrated ability to create high-performing short-form video content.
  • Standout: Real-time trend adaptation and fast-turn production for live events.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Produce a consistent, high volume of vertical video content (TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts) on rapid timelines
  • Clip and repurpose footage from TV appearances, podcast interviews, press conferences, and live events into platform-ready social content
  • Monitor trends, sounds, formats, and cultural moments in real time — and move fast when there's an opportunity to participate
  • Execute on video concepts developed in collaboration with the wider digital team, bringing strong instincts on hooks, pacing, captions, and platform-native formats
  • Support rapid response efforts with fast-turn video content — sometimes within the hour
  • Travel with the candidate and team to capture content at major events as needed
  • Maintain an organized library of footage, clips, and assets for ongoing use
  • Monitor video performance and apply learnings to improve output

Preferred

  • Demonstrated experience creating high-performing short-form video content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, or YouTube Shorts. Campaign, marketing, media, or creator background all considered
  • Proficiency in CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro or similar editing tools
  • Experience clipping and repurposing footage from live broadcasts, interviews, or events
  • Strong understanding of platform-specific best practices: hooks, captions, audio trends, pacing, safe zones
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver under tight, sometimes immediate deadlines
  • Experience filming on mobile and/or DSLR in fast-moving, uncontrolled environments
  • Familiarity with paid social video formats a plus
  • Personal creator presence a plus