Content Creator

About the company

Leo is a global creative network that combines the legacy of Leo Burnett with the forward-looking approach of Publicis Worldwide. Built around the idea of HI × AI—human insight, human ideas, and human impact—this organization uses data and technology to work faster, reach farther, and create stronger outcomes for brands. With more than 15,000 people across 90 countries, it blends scale with creative strength.

Role overview

At Leo Chicago, this position sits within a creative agency where ideas are shaped into culture. As a Content Creator, you will produce social-first content that stands out in fast-moving feeds, experiment with emerging tools including AI, and work closely with creative teams that value both craftsmanship and impact.

You will help bring campaigns to life and build portfolio-ready work while contributing across production stages, from capturing footage and shaping edits to refining details. The role spans live action, animation, audio, and post-production fundamentals.

You will also support ideation and early development by turning insights and briefs into concepts, scripts, and shot lists, then helping move those ideas through fast iteration. Expect close collaboration with writers, art directors, producers, social strategists, and senior creators, along with feedback designed to strengthen your skills.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, film, and edit fast-turnaround content built for social-first audiences.
• Develop original content ideas tailored to platforms such as TikTok and Instagram.
• Use in-app editing tools confidently and work with professional editing software such as Premiere; experience with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
• Capture and edit video using both mobile/app-based tools and desktop editing software.
• Partner with social strategists and senior creators to ensure work stays relevant, brand-aligned, and audience-focused.
• Contribute to agency workflows and client-facing creative processes; prior agency experience is helpful for understanding how teams operate.

Requirements

• Background in an advertising agency is preferred because it helps with workflow and client understanding.
• Experience or training in art direction is strongly preferred.
• A portfolio showcasing strong creative work is required.
• Must be based in Chicago and available to work from the office four days per week.

Additional information

This organization follows the “Viva La Différence” philosophy, which emphasizes that teams are stronger through difference. It supports belonging and aims to create equitable and inclusive experiences across all identities and dimensions of intersectionality.

Benefits available to employees may include medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, parental and family care leave, family-forming support, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off. Regular roles include medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k), and paid time off. Temporary roles may be eligible for a freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administrator after certain criteria are met, and may also qualify for 401(k) participation once eligibility requirements are satisfied.

If accommodation or help is needed for the application or onboarding process, the company provides a dedicated contact for assistance. Applicant information is handled confidentially in line with equal employment opportunity guidelines.

The company expects to pay between USD 66,120 and USD 91,350 per year for this role, with final compensation based on skills, qualifications, experience, and position requirements. The employer may change this pay range at any time. The application deadline is 8/10/2026.