Content Creator (Video & Motion) Job at Leap Group Network in Chicago

About this position
When joining Leap Group, you are joining a team that is passionate, innovative, and connected. Some words our teammates use to describe our culture are welcoming, collaborative, flexible, and dog-friendly.

We give our team the ability to make an impact with clients, while expanding their experience and depth of knowledge in the process. We show our appreciation by offering supportive and inclusive benefits that allow them to thrive, such as:

Health, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Unlimited PTO and Summer Fridays

Autonomy and flexibility

Company-paid access to coaching and therapy

401k plan with match and 1:1 access to investment advisor

Professional development opportunities

Remote-hybrid flexibility

Leap Group complies with the ADA and ADAAA. If you need reasonable accommodation to apply, interview, or do the job, please include your accommodation request in the corresponding application question.

Where is This Role?
We service clients nationally and internationally. Leap Group has a footprint in the Midwest, with offices in:

Louisville, KY

Cincinnati, OH

Indianapolis, IN

Chicago, IL

Our roles are typically open to remote candidates located and authorized to work in the U.S., but we strongly prefer candidates in or near our physical footprint. Onsite time and periodic travel for client meetings, collaboration sessions, production work, pitches, and team gatherings is expected. Our hybrid work model is core to delivering impact.

Who is the Content Creator?
The Content Creator (Video & Motion) is a nimble, idea-driven creative who brings content to life from concept through final execution. This role is built for someone who can shoot, edit, and animate while thinking strategically about how content performs across platforms and audiences.

You are energized by finding smart, efficient ways to create impactful work without sacrificing quality. You have a strong pulse on social platforms, emerging trends, and evolving audience behaviors, with an understanding of how to create content that feels relevant, engaging, and platform-native.

The ideal candidate brings strong storytelling instincts, motion and editing capabilities, and experience creating content across social, digital, branded, and campaign-driven environments.

In this role, you can expect to:

Produce high-quality video, photo, and motion content from concept through final delivery across digital and social platforms.

Shoot and edit video content while supporting color correction, motion graphics, animation, and post-production workflows.

Contribute to ideation and content development, bringing thoughtful, platform-relevant ideas to campaigns, content systems, and brand storytelling.

Develop platform-native content tailored to audiences across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and emerging digital channels.

Find smart, efficient ways to bring ideas to life while balancing timelines, budgets, evolving priorities, and creative quality.

Collaborate closely with creative, strategy, account, and production teams to develop content aligned with brand and business objectives.

Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.

Stay informed on emerging trends, creator content, platform behaviors, and evolving production techniques to keep work relevant and engaging.

Approach feedback collaboratively and iterate quickly in a fast-moving, team-oriented environment.

What do You Need?

3+ years of experience in content creation, video production, or a related field (agency experience preferred).

Strong proficiency in video shooting using DSLR, mirrorless, or cinema camera systems.

Strong understanding of lighting setups, composition, and production fundamentals.

Advanced editing skills in Adobe Premiere Pro or similar editing software.

Working knowledge of After Effects for motion graphics and animation.

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop and Illustrator.

Experience with color correction and finishing workflows.

Ability to create content across multiple formats, including short-form, social, digital, and branded content.

Strong understanding of social media platforms and how content performs across each channel.

Ability to work quickly and efficiently while maintaining creative quality and attention to detail.

Strong organizational, time-management, and communication skills.

Self-motivated with a proactive, collaborative, and problem-solving mindset.

Passion for storytelling, content creation, and emerging trends in media, culture, and technology.

Please include a portfolio link or PDF portfolio with your application. Applications submitted without portfolio materials will not be considered.

Important note: if you think you have what it takes to be a great fit in this role but don’t necessarily meet all of these qualifications, please still apply. We would love the opportunity to connect and explore potential fit.

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