Junior Video Producer, Content Marketing Job at NinjaTrader in Chicago

Overview

Welcome to the dynamic world of NinjaTrader! As an industry-leading trading platform and futures broker, we’re on a mission to empower traders to take control of their financial destiny. NinjaTrader provides cutting-edge products and services to enhance the trading journey for both seasoned professionals and beginners.

Our growth has been driven by a commitment to understanding and supporting traders. In the last five years, our user base has grown significantly and we remain focused on innovation, real-time support, and a community of like-minded traders. We’re not just a team—we’re a movement focused on social connection, professional development, and employee recognition.

Join us as we redefine what’s possible in trading and work toward becoming the world’s top retail-focused trading platform.

What you'll do

In this role you will:

• Brainstorm and craft video elements to enhance blog posts, ads, social media, and other marketing materials designed to make futures feel fresh
• Work closely with Marketing and Content to ensure all video content is up-to-date and relevant with metadata optimized for SEO (when applicable)
• Turn content ideas into real-life media, including scripting, organizing talent, filming, and editing
• Collaborate with the Content team and in-house SMEs to craft personal, engaging, and timely content
• Coordinate with on-screen talent, create filming schedules, and efficiently execute content ideas
• Work with the Content Marketing Manager and marketing team to create a video calendar aligned with other content efforts
• Collaborate with designers, writers, and others to deliver multimedia offerings for social media, websites, and more

What you'll need

• 1–3+ years of experience in content marketing or related field
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent working experience
• A solid portfolio of reviewable video work (website, YouTube channel, TikTok account, etc.)
• Ability to work in a high-performing, fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
• Critical thinker with strong problem-solving abilities
• Team player mentality
• Experience with Adobe Premiere (or similar)
• Understanding of the financial and investment industries

Compensation

The salary range for this role will be $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 USD. In addition, this position will also receive an annual target bonus of 6%. Bonus pay at NinjaTrader is based on individual performance (50%) as well as company/team performance (50%).

Salary and bonus earnings are only two components of the total compensation package offered by NinjaTrader. NinjaTrader offers a 401K plan through ADP with a company match up to 3.5% of employee contributions. Annual paid time off accrues at 18 days per year (some positions may qualify for more) plus seven paid holidays.

Location & Hybrid

This role is based in Chicago, IL. We are not open to remote candidates for this role.

Hybrid: For Chicago-based employees, we follow a hybrid schedule: in-office Tuesday through Thursday, with remote work on Mondays and Fridays. In addition to these weekly remote days, we offer:

• 20 additional flex remote days annually
• 5 Company Wide Office-Optional weeks tied to major holidays

Our Core Benefits Include

• Generous PTO
• 7 Paid Holidays Annually + 5 Conditional Holidays Annually
• 1 Service Day Annually
• 401k with 3.5% Company Match
• Life and Disability Insurance Covered 100% by NinjaTrader

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Voluntary Self-Identification

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