Content Marketing Associate Job at NinjaTrader in Chicago

Overview

Join NinjaTrader, a dynamic trading platform and futures broker focused on empowering traders to take control of their financial destiny. We provide cutting-edge products and services to navigate global financial markets with confidence and support a community of traders worldwide.

Over the last 20 years, NinjaTrader has grown to over 1.9 million users and is a leading futures brokerage. We continuously innovate to offer real-time support, dynamic tools, and a vibrant trader community.

We offer a dynamic culture focused on social connection, professional development, and employee recognition. We are committed to redefining what\'s possible in trading and to becoming the world\'s top retail-focused trading platform.

What you\'ll do

We’re seeking a Content Marketing Associate to grow the organic presence of NinjaTrader Live across digital channels. This role goes beyond content posting; it involves amplifying a brand with a loyal community, shaping conversations, and building a content-driven presence that extends beyond the live stream.

Your focus will be executing strategies that drive awareness and transform daily schedules, live show highlights, and guest moments into compelling marketing content across X, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and other platforms. You\'ll help turn shows into conversation, moments into momentum, and momentum into measurable growth—elevating NinjaTrader Live across channels.

Responsibilities

• Promote NinjaTrader Live\’s daily schedule and upcoming shows
• Extend live content with real-time posts, highlight clips, quotes, and recaps
• Act quickly on market news and in-show moments to turn them into shareable, real-time content
• Amplify contributors, guests, and partners to broaden reach
• Maintain a timely, consistent voice that captures NinjaTrader Live\’s energy

• Spark dialogue and spotlight community voices beyond streaming hours
• Respond authentically to comments and mentions
• Highlight standout moments from contributors and audience to build connection
• Balance energy with credibility by maintaining a voice that\’s engaging, transparent, and compliant with financial guidelines

• Partner with the Creative Content Editor to brief asset needs
• Manage a clear, organized content calendar
• Ensure brand consistency across visuals and messaging

• Deliver weekly and monthly reports with insights and recommendations
• Test and refine content strategies for awareness, reach, and retention
• Stay ahead of platform updates and trends

What you\'ll need

• 2–4 years of experience in content marketing, social media, or digital marketing—preferably in media, sports, entertainment, or finance
• Proven ability to execute platform-specific content strategies that drive audience growth and engagement
• Strong editorial and copywriting skills—able to turn market moments into compelling headlines and social content
• Skilled at managing content calendars, coordinating assets, and meeting deadlines
• Collaborative, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, live-event-driven environment
• Highly organized with attention to detail and consistency
• Knowledge of the Futures space

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range: $60,000.00 – $70,000.00 USD. Annual target bonus of 6%. Bonus based on individual (50%) and company/team (50%) performance. NinjaTrader offers a 401(k) with a 3.5% company match and 18 days of paid time off per year, plus seven paid holidays.

Location and Schedule

Location: Chicago, IL. There may be remote flexibility for exceptional candidates in select states. Hybrid work schedule for Chicago-based employees: in-office Tuesday–Thursday, with remote on Mondays and Fridays. Additional benefits include 20 flex remote days annually and 5 company-wide office-optional weeks tied to major holidays.

Core Benefits

• 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.