Vertical Video Producer

JB for Governor • Chicago, IL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

JB for Governor is seeking a Vertical Video Producer for the 2026 campaign cycle. This role is embedded within the digital team and focused on producing high-volume, fast-turn short-form video content that performs natively on social platforms. This is a content role for someone who understands the pace of the internet and what content thrives.

Requirements

• You understand the internet: you don't just know the trends, you saw them before they were trends
• You think in hooks. You know within the first two seconds whether something is going to hold attention or lose it
• You are fast. You understand that a clipped moment has a shelf life of hours, not days, and you act accordingly
• You are comfortable taking clear direction and executing it quickly: you don't need to own the concept to make it great
• Your instinct is social-first. You're not precious about production quality; you're obsessed with what actually performs
• You can move between "pull this clip and post it" and "here's a trend we should jump on" without losing a beat
• You are comfortable being in front of the camera when needed or lending narration to make a good video
• You understand that on a campaign, speed and accuracy are non-negotiable at the same time
• Demonstrated experience creating high-performing short-form video content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, or YouTube Shorts.
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Campaign, marketing, media, or creator background all considered
• Familiarity with paid social video formats a plus
• Personal creator presence a plus

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

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed