Video Content Creator

Position Information Job Title: Video Content Creator Job Status: Full Time  Location: 100% onsite in Canton, OH Compensation: Hourly (Non-Exempt)  Position Type: Direct Hire, note, this is not a contract role Pay Range: $21.00–$26.00/hour, based on experience and skill set Shift: Standard hours are 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM ET, Monday through Friday, with flexibility based on events and customer scheduling needs. We're looking for a creative, witty, and charismatic individual within driving distance of Canton, OH, who thrives on camera and loves engaging with an audience. In this role, you’ll be the face of our video content—pitching and scripting original, funny, and entertaining ideas, then bringing them to life on screen. We're looking for a natural storyteller and self-starter who brings bold vision, infectious energy, and relentless follow-through; someone who doesn’t wait for direction but dives in and brings ideas to life. When you’re not filming, you’ll handle the logistics that make great content possible: reaching out to potential interviewees, mapping filming routes, and coordinating video opportunities at events, festivals, and other large gatherings. Let us introduce ourselves... We’re a team of driven, conscientious individuals with a clear mission: to make accounting and payroll fast, simple, and affordable for millions of American businesses and their accountants.  It’s not enough to have a “good job”. It takes connection, culture, encouragement, growth opportunities, challenges, communication, and so much more to create an environment where people and ideas flourish.  We are Patriot Software; a hybrid remote company with 175+ employees across the United States and a co-working space in Canton, Ohio.  Our search for a new team member always starts by seeking a quality individual who desires to live by our core values: Be Customer Obsessed - In everything we do, we start with the customer and work our way backwards. Our primary focus is how we deliver tremendous value for the American businesses we serve. Lead With Speed - We believe in doing things quickly and not being afraid to take big chances. Moving fast and making bold moves is how we stay ahead. Don’t Cut Corners - We don’t skimp on quality. We make sure to own our technologies, development, and operations so that the entire experience is the best it can be. Create a Better Us - We’re always improving by keeping it simple, saying no to things that don’t help our customers, automating what we can, and spending our money wisely. Follow The Golden Rule - We treat others how we would want to be treated, disagree and commit, and welcome feedback from anyone, anywhere in the company. Grow, Be a Leader - We look for leaders at all levels and always put the customer and team above ourselves. We want to build a pro team of high-caliber players, with high accountability and trust across all individuals. Interested in learning more? Great! Read on to see if your skills are a match, too.   What You’ll Be Doing:  Be on camera performing a variety of scripted and improvised scenes—many of which you’ll help brainstorm and write Bring energy, creativity, and charisma to every video to make it interesting, funny, entertaining—or ideally, all three Think quickly on your feet and respond with wit, spontaneity, and authenticity Use strong instincts and curiosity to identify what’s entertaining or engaging in any given situation Collaborate with the team to shape scenes that resonate with viewers and leave a lasting impression Conduct on-camera interviews with our valued customers to authentically capture their stories and experiences. Utilize your influencer experience to establish genuine connections with interviewees, ensuring they feel comfortable and their stories are shared with authenticity. Creating compelling, trend-savvy content that connects with audiences across platforms—from social media to traditional advertising. Please note this is a sample of what you’ll be doing. This job requires you to be able to adapt to change quickly in order to deliver an exceptional customer experience. Your duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Requirements What You’ll Need:  Experience developing content specifically for social media platforms, with a solid understanding of what resonates across different channels Confident on-camera presence with experience in acting, theater, comedy, or improv, including both scripted and improvised performances Strong storytelling skills that bring authenticity, humor, and relatability to video content Ability to brainstorm, write, and perform engaging content aligned with the brand’s voice and messaging Quick-thinking, witty, and adaptable—able to identify and deliver what’s interesting, funny, or compelling in any given moment Comfortable conducting on-camera interviews, testimonials, and live sessions, with a natural ability to connect with customers and bring out their stories Awareness of current social media trends, platforms, and best practices to keep content fresh, relevant, and engaging Proven ability to devise and support social media strategies that boost brand awareness, engagement, and growth Collaborative mindset with experience working cross-functionally with marketing, creative teams, influencers, and internal stakeholders Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with a creative mindset and ability to generate innovative, on-brand content ideas Valid and active driver’s license Ability to be in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for extended periods (2+ hours) Ability to frequently move Audio/Visual equipment weighing up to 25 pounds to various filming locations Ability to regularly move about inside and outside the office, including customer and event locations, both indoors and outdoors Location & Commitments: This full-time role requires a weekly, minimum commitment of 40 hours and is based at our Canton, OH office. Working hours are typically from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM ET, Monday through Friday, though they may vary based on events and customer schedules.  This position is open to all candidates who legally reside and are eligible to work in the United States and are available to work onsite in our Canton, OH office.    Patriot is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability or sex. Benefits More Reasons to Love Patriot: We pride ourselves on our company culture and value our employees’ hard work. Aside from the freedom to introduce new ideas or technologies, here are some of the awesome benefits our full-time employees enjoy: Paid time off and paid holidays Medical, dental, and vision insurance  Section 125 HSA and FSA accounts Benefits starting 1st of the month after hire Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance 401(k) with company match Up-to-date hardware and equipment provided Flexible scheduling and opportunities for advancement Engaging and collaborative company culture Education reimbursement  Are you ready to take the next step in your career? This role offers an hourly wage between $21.00 and $26.00, depending on the candidate’s experience and skills. -- Note, respecting the privacy of our customers & employees is an essential part of our privacy program. Please do not submit the following Personally Identifiable Information (PII) such as Social Security Number, Date of Birth, W-2's, etc. with your application. Thank you for your interest in Patriot Software! As part of our commitment to a fair and efficient hiring process, we use AI-powered tools to assist with note-taking, resume screening, and interview insights. These tools help us evaluate candidates consistently while ensuring compliance with EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) guidelines and other applicable laws. Our AI tools do not make final hiring decisions—all decisions are made by our hiring team. We remain committed to equal opportunity hiring, and all applicants are evaluated based on qualifications, skills, and experience. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to the following: AI Usage AI may be used to analyze and/or collect data from the applicant's video, including facial expressions, and to consider their fitness for a position. AI programs may be used in our interview process (i.e. notetaking, evaluating responses, interview synopsis, etc).  On-Camera Video Interviews: I understand as a part of Patriot’s hiring process all interviews will be conducted via video with cameras on to maintain compliance and security standards. Additionally, as a company, Patriot defaults to cameras-on for all video interactions.  Photo Capture for Security Purposes: If I am selected to interview, I may be asked to provide or have a photo captured during the process. I understand that this photo will only be used to verify that the same candidate is present throughout all stages of the interview process. Privacy and Data Use: I understand that any photo captured will be used solely for the purpose of candidate verification and will not be shared externally or used for any other purpose. Candidate photos will not be stored and will be securely disposed of after the interview process is complete. I consent to the use of geolocation tools for the limited purposes of verifying my location and ensuring interview integrity. This information will be used solely for security and compliance reasons, in accordance with applicable privacy laws.