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type: JobPosting
title: Social Media Video Editor, Financial Content
company: Nicholas Crown
companyWebsite: "https://www.linkedin.com/company/nicholas-crown?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name"
category: content-marketing
seniority: MID
contractType: FULL_TIME
remote: ONSITE
location: Chicago, IL
salaryMin: 65000
salaryMax: 85000
salaryCurrency: USD
market: USA
postedAt: 2026-06-02
applyUrl: "https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/social-media-video-editor-financial-content-at-nicholas-crown-4391675791?trk=public_jobs_topcard-title"
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# Social Media Video Editor, Financial Content

**Nicholas Crown** · Chicago, IL

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They publish short-form content focused on markets, macro, investing, and portfolio strategy, blending financial education with premium, platform-native execution. The West Loop Chicago operation is a high-velocity content factory optimized for real-time market commentary.","founded":null,"headcount":null,"funding":null,"customers":null,"culture":"Fast-moving, deadline-driven, real-time content environment where speed and reliability matter more than perfection, but quality is non-negotiable."},"forYouIf":["You've edited high-volume short-form social content (TikTok, Reels, Shorts) and know how to make videos feel native, sharp, and retention-focused","You thrive under daily publishing pressure and can turn edits around same-day without sacrificing quality","You have strong editorial judgment about pacing, hooks, on-screen text, and what works on each platform","You're comfortable with financial topics and willing to learn market language; you don't need to be an expert, just engaged"],"wontWorkIf":["You need remote work or flexibility-this is on-site, full-time, no exceptions","You edit slowly or need multiple revision cycles; speed and independence are core to the role","You view financial content as boring or struggle to stay engaged with markets and investing topics"],"interviewProcess":[{"step":"Portfolio Review","detail":"Submit 3-5 examples of short-form content you've edited (links to published videos, Instagram Reels, TikToks, or YouTube Shorts). Show range if possible."},{"step":"Editing Test","detail":"Likely a timed editing challenge using raw footage they provide; expect 2-4 hours to produce finished short-form pieces."},{"step":"Team Conversation","detail":"Meet with video production and content leads to discuss your process, work style, and comfort with financial subject matter."},{"step":"Offer & Transition","detail":"Contract-to-hire agreement with a defined evaluation period (typically 90 days) before conversion to full-time."}]}

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