Creative Content Editor & Social Media Specialist
Prize Digital | Chicago, IL | Part-Time Remote | 90 Day Trial Period
About the Role
This role is for the person who doom scrolls a little bit too much, keeps up with and talks social, obsesses over content creation, and loves helping others show up as their best selves online.
Prize Digital is a fast growing and deadline heavy full-service digital marketing agency for professional service firms, coaches, and consultants. We move fast and deliver for clients faster.
We are hiring a creative Content Editor and Social Media Specialist to bring our content engine to life. This role is built for someone who loves the craft of video editing and graphic design, has a sharp eye for what makes content stop the scroll, and thrives when they have a clear strategy and direction to run with.
You won't be expected to build the strategy - that's already handled. Your job is to execute our Prize Digital founder forward agency content with precision, consistency, and a deep care for quality. As your skills are verified, you will take on editing and content support for select client accounts as well with opportunity to add on more projects and upward mobility. We are looking for someone who wants to grow with us long term.
This role is at the core of how Prize Digital shows up online, so we are looking for someone who takes that seriously.
Pay is project-based. Estimate: $22-33/hr, depending on how fast you work. No location requirement, but must be able to work Central Standard US time.
What You'll Be Doing
Video Editing (Primary Focus)
Edit founder-forward short-form and long-form video content for LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook
Remove filler words, awkward silences, and unnecessary tangents to create tight, authority-building edits
Apply color grading, sound design, and strategic zoom to enhance storytelling and viewer retention
Add animated captions, motion graphics, and on-brand lower thirds
Incorporate platform-appropriate pacing, hooks, and transitions that support the content strategy
Repurpose long-form recordings into multiple short-form clips per platform
Deliver polished, publish-ready files organized by platform specs and brand standards
Carousel and Graphic Content
Design branded carousels and static social graphics in Canva aligned with provided strategy and copy
Maintain brand kit consistency across every asset - fonts, colors, and visual hierarchy every time, no exceptions
Adapt content formats across platforms without losing brand cohesion
Content Operations and Scheduling
Schedule and manage posting across platforms using provided content calendars
Manage asset organization, file naming, and delivery workflows
Proofread every piece of content before submission - spelling, grammar, and brand alignment
Flag questions or blockers early rather than letting them delay delivery
Client Work (As Skills Are Verified)
Transition into editing and content support for select client accounts
Follow client-specific brand kits and SOPs with the same care as internal work
Communicate clearly about timelines, deliverables, and revisions
What We're Looking For
Must-Haves
Strong command of the English language - written and verbal; this role requires proofreading your own work without being asked
Working knowledge of basic marketing principles - hooks, calls to action, audience awareness, and what makes content convert
Video editing experience with a demonstrable eye for pacing, clean cuts, and polish
Proficiency in Canva for graphic and carousel creation
Strong file management habits and comfort working within SOPs and project management tools
Ability to take clear direction and execute without needing to reinvent the brief
Self-motivated with strong follow-through - you meet deadlines and communicate when something is at risk
Understanding and knowledge of social media trends
Skills We'll Train You On
Prize Digital brand standards, voice, and style
Platform-specific specs and best practices
Client account onboarding processes
Any software or tools specific to our workflow
Bonus (Not Required)
Experience with Descript, Riverside, CapCut, Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, or similar editing tools
Familiarity with marketing for professional service industries
Comfortable being on camera for occasional behind-the-scenes or agency content
Experience managing content for multiple brand accounts
The Right Personality for This Role
Good energy. You communicate proactively, take feedback well, and add to the vibes rather than drain them.
Execution-first. You read the brief, ask smart clarifying questions upfront, and then deliver. You don't need to be the idea person - you need to be the person who makes the ideas look incredible.
Detail-obsessed. You check the brand kit before you submit. You proofread before you send. You catch the typo. You notice the audio dip. You care about the small stuff because you know it adds up.
Always learning. When you don't know something, you find a YouTube tutorial before you ask. You're genuinely excited about the craft of editing and content, and you want to get better at it. Quarterly learning and upskilling are built into this role - that should excite you, not stress you out.
Trend-aware. You notice what formats are working and bring that awareness to your edits. You're not chasing every trend, but you're not ignoring them either.
Adaptable. Priorities shift. Platforms change. You stay flexible without losing quality or missing deadlines.
Growth Opportunities
As the agency grows, this role grows with it. Strong performers will have the opportunity to:
Take on a dedicated client roster
Move into a senior creative or content lead role
Shape agency-wide creative systems and SOPs
Contribute to new service lines, templates, and educational content
How to Apply (Read This Carefully)
Skip the generic application.
We don’t expect you to be a resume writing professional and there is only so much you can infer from a list of past job titles.
We want to get to know you and your skills. And because this is an entry-level role, we want to create an equal playing field.
Instead of prioritizing resumes or past job titles, we’re asking every applicant to submit a short video. This gives everyone the same opportunity to show their skills.
Step 1: Submit the Basics Via Our Form
Resume (link only)
Portfolio or examples of your work (links only, if you have them)
Portfolio is a nice to have, not necessary if you have no experience.
- However ➡️Pro tip: your own social videos can be your portfolio 👀 (wink wink)
Step 2: Create a Social-Style Intro Video and Submit Via Our Form (Required)
Create a short-form video (30–60 seconds) introducing yourself using social media best practices. Don’t worry I am giving you the secret sauce below. ↙️
This should feel like a piece of content you’d actually post and not a stiff “Hi my name is…” situation.
Video Prompt
Introduce yourself like you are the brand.
Touch on:
Who you are + what you do
Why this role specifically
What makes you different
How you think about content/marketing
Creative Direction
Don’t overthink it… but also don’t underthink it. lol.
Hook (First 1–3 seconds)
If you lose us here, it doesn’t matter how good the rest is.
Flow
Example: Hook → Context/story → Value → Close
On-Screen Strategy
Text overlays to emphasize key points.
Captions (simple or creative)
Highlight important parts, don’t just decorate
Transitions
Jump cuts > awkward pauses
Subtle zooms, angle changes, movement
Keep momentum without turning it into a cocomellon edit (iykyk)
B-Roll (Optional but brownie points if done well)
You working, filming, editing, ideating
Screenshots or clips of content you’ve created
Anything that visually backs up what you’re saying
Sound + Music
Clean audio is non-negotiable
Background music is optional. If it ads to the video great, if not leave it.
Sound effects to highlight scenes - capcut has good options
Delivery
Show of your personality, do what feels comfy and have fun with it.
Our clients usually have the goal of sales conversions and engagement.
Your goal is to engage the viewer (keep them watching to the end) and get them to convert (hire you).
Conversion requires a call to action, tell the viewer what you want them to do (contact you/hire you).
✍️ Captions (Required)
Write:
1 LinkedIn caption
1 Instagram caption
We’re paying attention to how you adapt messaging across platforms.
Caption Direction
Strong opening lines. The first 8ish words (up to 3 lines, usually only 2) are all they usually read before they decide to click read more. Make it worth the click.
Clear perspective
Feels like you know what you’re doing
Give the full caption, however long you feel is right for the video, within linkedin word count limits
Example:
“Most brands don’t have a marketing problem.
They have a sales problem.”
Read More…
Hooky, a little punchier
Slightly more casual
Still intentional, not fluff
Give the full caption, however long you feel is right for the video, within IG word count limits
Example:
“Sorry but if your content isn’t converting, it’s probably not the algorithm… 👀
It always amazes me that so many people don’t know about this insanely easy sales strategy for their social media content.”
Step 3: Submit
To keep everything consistent:
Upload your video as an unlisted YouTube Short on YouTube
Copy the link
Paste it into the application form when prompted
The application is a simple form with a field to submit your video link.
Applications without a video will not be reviewed, so don’t waste your time.
