Content Creator; Reels Production Job Chicago area,Illinois USA,Creative Arts/Media

Position: Content Creator (Reels Production)

We’re looking for a creative, energetic, and independent Content Creator who can bring our medieval/dark history aesthetic to life through short-form video.

Responsibilities

Full-cycle Reels production
- Develop ideas and scripts for short-form videos
- Create trending, engaging, and high-retention content
- Shoot vertical content inside the museum
- Edit videos (Cap Cut/Final Cut/Adobe — any tool you prefer)
- Add subtitles, transitions, sound design, effects
Actor search & coordination
- Find a suitable actor for the role of medieval executioner
- Coordinate their schedule
- Direct basic acting / movement during shoots
Creative direction
- Bring fresh ideas and viral concepts
- Understand social media trends and adapt them to a dark historical aesthetic
- Work closely with CMO to align style and storytelling

Qualifications

Strong experience in shooting and editing short-form video
Understanding of trends on Reels/Tik Tok/You Tube Shorts
Ability to find and manage talent (actor coordination)
Creativity and strong sense of visual storytelling
Confidence working independently and generating ideas
Interest in true crime, dark aesthetics, or history — big advantage, but not required

Deadline

Saturday, February 28th 2026

Location

Chicago, IL 60601, USA

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