YouTube Content Creator - Videographer/Content Partner (October)

Videographer is needed in Chicago, United States.

Client: YouTube Content Creator

Location: Chicago, IL

Contract: Part-time, Contract, Internship, Freelance

Job Description

I’m looking for a videographer and someone with a keen eye for talent/social media content who wants to come along for the ride and help document what I’m building. I’ll be sharing a lot more of my life publicly, focusing on building companies, meetings, general lifestyle content, behind-the-scenes moments, failures, wins, and everything in between. Think YouTube life/building-in-public content, rather than traditional corporate video.

Requirements

I’m looking for someone who can:

• Follow along and capture things naturally rather than making everything feel staged
• Shoot high-quality video for YouTube, social media, and short-form content
• Have a good eye for storytelling, interesting moments, and cinematic shots
• Be comfortable being around a fast-moving startup/business environment
• Ideally edit as well, although I’m open to someone who primarily wants to shoot

Additional Information

Starting: October 2026
This is a particularly good opportunity for someone early/mid-career who wants to build a serious portfolio and grow alongside a creator/business brand.

I’m not looking to spend a huge production company budget on this. I’m looking for the right person who sees the potential in the opportunity and wants to build something together.

I’m happy to make the arrangement work through a combination of paid work + credits, portfolio material, access to interesting projects/people/events, networking, and exposure that is genuinely valuable to you.

I’m well connected within my industry; if you’re good at what you do, I’m very happy to put your work/name in front of people to help create opportunities beyond this project.

Most importantly, I want this to be mutually beneficial. I’m not looking for someone to just “hold a camera”; I can have my friends or use a tripod for that. It would be great to find someone who wants to become part of the creative process and help shape how this story gets told.

If you’re interested, message me with:

• Your portfolio / Instagram / YouTube / previous work
• Where you’re based
• Whether you shoot, edit, or both
• Your availability starting in October
• Your typical rates / what kind of arrangement you’d be looking for

Even if you’re relatively new but have a great eye and strong work, please reach out. Would love to meet some talented people.

Compensation

Pay: $16.50 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10.0 per week

Benefits

• On-the-job training
• Professional development assistance

Encouragement for Applicants

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply.

Work Location: In person