Content Creator

The Marketing and Communications team at Navy Pier is responsible for promoting the Pier itself, along with 70+ stores, restaurants, attractions, and a year-round calendar of events. These efforts support Navy Pier’s mission to be a world-class destination and one of the most visited locations in the Midwest.

We’re seeking a creative and self-motivated Content Creator to join our Marketing and Communications team full-time. You’ll capture and produce engaging content that highlights the energy, culture, and community at Navy Pier from major events to everyday moments.

The ideal candidate is a strong visual storyteller who can manage a content calendar, shoot and edit quickly, and deliver polished, on-brand assets across platforms.

The Content Creator will report to the Director of Digital Strategy and Communications

Responsibilities 

This position works on projects including, but not limited to: 

• Capture content hosted at Navy Pier (during daytime, evenings, and weekends) 
• Create dynamic short-form video content for Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok ,LinkedIn and YouTube that drives engagement, aligns with brand voice, and reflects current platform trends
• Follow and manage a content calendar in collaboration with the marketing team 
• Film and photograph high-quality, engaging visuals on-site
• Ensure all content aligns with the brand’s tone, style, and standards 
• Incorporate relevant social trends to increase reach and engagement 
• Occasionally capture interviews or candid audience moments for added storytelling 
• Centralize and share assets organization-wide and with external agencies, as appropriate

This position is required to be on-site supporting the Pier:

• Qualifications Successful candidates will have the following education and experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Media Studies, Film Production, or a related field preferred 
• Must be based in Chicago with flexible availability for daytime, evening, and weekend events 
• 2+ years of experience in social media content creation, photography, and video production 
• A strong portfolio showcasing storytelling across social platforms, including video and photo
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, Lightroom, Photoshop), CapCut, Final Cut Pro, Canva, or similar tools
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work independently in fast-paced, high-energy environments 
• Comfortable filming in public, high-traffic spaces and engaging with diverse audiences

Office Location: Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611

Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000.

The preceding job description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities of the role and Navy Pier Inc. reserves the right to modify this role at its discretion. Navy Pier Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.