Video Producer / Editor

Project overview

Overview of the Role A Fortune 500 organization is seeking a Video Producer / Editor to create compelling content for internal audiences across a variety of communications, training, and storytelling initiatives. This role is highly hands-on and requires a creative professional who can independently manage projects from concept through final delivery, including pre-production planning, filming, editing, and post-production. The ideal candidate is an experienced visual storyteller with strong production instincts, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to work quickly in a fast-paced environment.

This person should be equally comfortable pitching story ideas, coordinating shoots, directing talent, filming on location, and editing polished final content. Candidates from broadcast, agency, corporate communications, in-house creative teams, or production environments will be particularly successful. The Basics

• Duration: 3 months (possible extension, not guaranteed)
• Location/Onsite Schedule: Chicago, IL; Hybrid, onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM
• 5:00 PM CT
• Travel: Approximately 20-25% domestic travel (roughly 5 days per month, often on short notice) Top 3 Required Qualifications
• Strong experience in video filming, video editing, and pre-production planning
• Experience producing video content for corporate communications, broadcast, agency, or in-house creative teams
• Ability to independently shoot, edit, and deliver high-quality video content from concept through final production Other Qualifications
• 3-8 years of experience producing and editing professional video content
• Experience developing creative concepts and pitching story ideas
• Strong scriptwriting, interviewing, and storytelling capabilities
• Experience coordinating production logistics, talent, crew, vendors, and locations
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Experience managing multiple concurrent productions and deadlines
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro
• Experience with Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, and Creative Cloud tools preferred
• Ability to work collaboratively with creative teams, stakeholders, and production partners
• Experience creating training content, employee communications, corporate storytelling, or sizzle reels preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to travel and support productions on short notice Key Responsibilities
• Produce video content from concept development through final delivery
• Develop story ideas, creative concepts, and content recommendations for internal communications and business audiences
• Lead pre-production planning activities including scheduling, logistics, talent coordination, location planning, and production preparation
• Write scripts, interview questions, outlines, and creative briefs as needed
• Film interviews, events, workplace content, executive communications, and other video productions
• Operate cameras, lighting, audio, and production equipment during shoots
• Edit video content using Adobe Premiere Pro and related tools
• Manage post-production workflows including editing, color correction, audio cleanup, graphics integration, revisions, and final delivery
• Partner closely with design, motion graphics, communications, and creative teams to enhance video storytelling
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to understand business objectives and content needs
• Manage project timelines, production schedules, and deliverables across multiple assignments
• Facilitate communication between production crews, internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders
• Support production planning for live-action shoots and field productions
• Travel to domestic locations to support filming, events, interviews, and production activities
• Ensure all content maintains high creative standards and aligns with brand guidelines
• Troubleshoot production challenges and provide creative solutions throughout the production process
• Participate in production meetings, planning sessions, and creative reviews
• Contribute fresh ideas, creative thinking, and innovative storytelling approaches that elevate content quality
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple deadlines and shifting priorities
• Maintain organized project files, assets, footage archives, and production documentation
• Collaborate effectively with internal creative teams while supporting a culture of creativity, innovation, and continuous improvement In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment. Benefits Creative Circle's Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Sick leave is provided to Candidates whose assignment work location is in a state or city subject to sick leave laws. A Minimum Value (MV) PPO medical plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service.

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Duration: 3 months (possible extension, not guaranteed)
• Remote: hybrid
• Location: Chicago, IL, US
• Rate: 39-43 EUR/h