Contract Videographer & Video Editor (Chicago Hybrid)

About the Role

We are seeking a contract videographer and video editor to help us produce compelling, story-driven content for our educational and social media channels. This hybrid role is ideal for someone who’s not only a skilled editor, but also confident behind the camera, able to conceptualize, capture, and deliver engaging visuals that align with our brand.

You’ll work closely with our creative team to shoot content when needed, and edit both pre-recorded and newly captured footage into professional horizontal YouTube videos and vertical clips for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. This project-based role offers flexibility, and we're looking for someone who can reliably deliver high-quality work through the remainder of 2026.

Responsibilities

• Filming & Content Capture
• Plan, shoot, and light product-focused and story-driven short videos in a studio or real-world setting
• Operate camera, audio, and lighting equipment to capture high-quality footage
• Contribute to concepting and visual storytelling for new content formats
• Occasionally work on-site (Chicago) for planned shoots

Video Editing

• Edit long-form podcast and educational videos into polished horizontal content for YouTube
• Trim, arrange, and enhance clips using motion graphics, music, color correction, and sound design
• Repurpose content into short-form vertical clips (15–30 sec) for TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts
• Edit B-roll or product footage into one cohesive social media video per week
• Optional: shoot and edit one additional Reel or short-form video weekly

Creative Collaboration

• Communicate regularly with our team to align on vision and content direction
• Share rough cuts, incorporate feedback, and revise as needed
• Stay aligned with our brand guidelines and implement creative improvements as needed

Trend Awareness & Content Strategy

• Stay up to date with current trends in social media formats, visual storytelling, and editing styles
• Analyze the performance of videos and propose improvements to increase engagement

Weekly Deliverables

The role requires a commitment of approximately 8–10 hours per week:

Educational video editing

• Approx. time: 5 hours
• Output: 2 YouTube videos edited from raw video footage

Resize & repurpose for short‑form content

• Approx. time: 1.5 hours
• Output: Vertical short‑form clips for social media, with versions both with audio and without audio

Video stitching

• Approx. time: 1.5 hours
• Output: 1 TikTok/Reel video created from existing content

Bonus: Shoot & edit a Reel

• Approx. time: 2 hours
• Output: 1 additional short Reel, filmed and edited

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in both videography and video editing, with a strong portfolio demonstrating your ability to shoot and edit content across formats and platforms
• Proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or equivalent editing tools
• Comfort operating camera, lighting, and audio equipment, and shooting in various environments
• Strong grasp of storytelling, pacing, and editing for multiple platforms including YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok
• Experience with motion graphics, color correction, and sound design
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and adapt to creative feedback
• Solid understanding of social media trends, video specs, and content styles across platforms
• Clear communication skills and collaborative mindset

Contract Details

• Employment type: Independent contractor
• Location: Hybrid, with 1-2x in-person shoots/month in our Chicago office
• Weekly Hours: Approx. 8-10 hours per week (with flexibility for bonus work)
• o Additional hours: In-person shoots 8-16hrs per month
• Compensation: Hourly/flat‑rate based on experience and portfolio

How to Apply

Please send your resume and portfolio, highlighting examples of any of the following:

• Long-form educational or podcast videos
• Short-form social media videos
• Any content you've both filmed and edited
• Bonus: emotionally driven or storytelling-focused video content

Shortlisted candidates may be invited to complete a trial project as part of the hiring process.

We look forward to seeing your work and possibly welcoming you to our creative team!

Pay: $27.00 - $34.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person