Video Content Producer

Video Content Producer
Baethke Plumbing
Chicago, IL

Reports to: Content Manager
Role Type: Full-Time
Salary: $50,000-$60,000 annually, based on experience

Turn Video Into a Tool for Education, Trust, and Growth
Customers are researching companies long before they ever pick up the phone. They're watching videos, comparing solutions, learning about their options, and deciding which businesses they trust.

Baethke Plumbing is looking for a Video Content Producer who can help us become one of the most trusted educational voices in our industry.

This is more than a filming and editing position. You'll take ownership of video content from concept through publication, working with our team members to turn their expertise into useful, engaging content. Your work will support our website, YouTube presence, social platforms, and sales team while helping potential customers make more informed decisions.

Before continuing, please watch this video: https://youtu.be/xE9iudUJIJE

What You'll Do

Plan, film, edit, and publish a minimum of three videos per week

Help develop video strategy using the Endless Customers framework

Manage pre-production, filming, post-production, and publishing

Interview and coach team members who may not be comfortable on camera

Create educational, sales-support, and customer-focused video content

Partner with the Content Manager and sales team on the production calendar

Optimize content for YouTube, the company website, social media, and video hosting platforms

Capture and organize B-roll for future content

Manage and maintain video, lighting, and audio equipment

Use AI tools for captioning, audio enhancement, color correction, and short-form repurposing

Monitor video performance and use results to improve future content

Stay current on video production tools, platforms, and trends

What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who combines strong production skills with the ability to understand the purpose behind the content.

You should be comfortable owning projects independently while collaborating with people who aren't professional on-camera talent.

Technical Experience

Professional video filming and editing experience

Proficiency with Adobe Premiere and After Effects, or Motion experience

Strong understanding of lighting, composition, and audio

Experience with scripting, storyboarding, and pre-production planning

Experience interviewing and directing non-professional on-camera talent

Knowledge of professional camera and audio equipment

Experience publishing and optimizing content through YouTube Studio

Understanding of branding and maintaining a consistent visual identity

Familiarity with Photoshop or Illustrator is a plus

Familiarity with video hosting platforms such as Wistia is preferred

Experience using AI tools to improve video production efficiency

Familiarity with analytics, including Google Analytics and CRM reporting

Education and Experience
A degree in film production, broadcast journalism, multimedia production, marketing, or a related field is preferred but not required .

A strong portfolio and demonstrated professional production experience may be considered in place of formal education.

Who Will Succeed Here

Strategic: You think about what a video should accomplish, not simply how it should look.

People-focused: You know how to make people comfortable and confident on camera.

Self-directed: You can manage deadlines and production schedules without constant oversight.

Coachable: You welcome feedback and use it to strengthen your work.

Entrepreneurial: You take ownership of the video program and care about the results it produces.

Benefits and Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Six paid holidays

Five days of PTO

About Baethke Plumbing
Baethke Plumbing is a locally owned and operated plumbing company serving Chicago, backed by three generations of experience. We believe great customer service starts with education, trust, and giving customers the information they need to make confident decisions.

We're looking for a Video Content Producer who can help bring that philosophy to life through video.

If you're a video professional who wants to own the production process, work directly with subject matter experts, and create content with measurable business impact , we'd like to see your work.

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