Director of Video Content & Production

<p><strong>About the Company</strong>: Rate is one of the nation’s top retail mortgage lenders, delivering a seamless, tech-driven experience that helps customers reach their homeownership and financial goals. Founded in 2000 and based in Chicago, Rate is licensed in all 50 states and D.C. and has helped over 2 million homeowners with a wide range of loan products, competitive rates and personalized service. With 5,000+ employees across 300+ offices and 12+ subsidiaries, Rate’s Loan Officers rank among the best in the country. From purchases and refinances to tapping into equity, Rate makes financing faster, simpler and less stressful. Our technology — including Same Day Mortgage, the Rate App, FlashClose℠, MyAccount and the Language Access Program — has earned recognition from HousingWire, Scotsman Guide, NerdWallet, the Chicago Tribune and Crain’s Chicago Business. Learn more at rate.com.</p><p><br></p><p><strong> Salary: 90k to 115k</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Only profiles with attached portfolios will be considered </strong></p><p><br></p><p>Rate is building brands that show up in culture, not just in categories. We’re looking for a Director of Video Content & Production who knows how to create content that feels real, current, and worth watching.</p><p><br></p><p>This role will own the strategy and execution of lifestyle-driven video content that elevates Rate across social, digital, broadcast, and experiential channels. You’ll help shape how the brand shows up day to day, capturing stories that connect with people beyond transactions and position Rate as a brand consumers genuinely want to engage with.</p><p><br></p><p>If you live at the intersection of storytelling, culture, and execution and can take an idea from concept to final delivery without losing momentum, this role is for you.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the full video content lifecycle from concept through production and post</li><li>Develop lifestyle-forward content including brand stories, social-first series, short-form video, testimonials, behind-the-scenes content, and event coverage</li><li>Partner with marketing, creative, social, and executive leadership to translate strategy into compelling visual storytelling</li><li>Build content calendars aligned to campaigns, product launches, and cultural moments</li><li>Scout locations, coordinate talent and crews, and manage shoot logistics</li><li>Direct on-set production while ensuring brand consistency and production quality</li><li>Oversee editing, sound, color, motion graphics, and final asset delivery across platforms</li><li>Optimize content for performance across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, paid media, web, and internal channels</li><li>Track performance metrics and refine content based on engagement and conversion insights</li><li>Build and manage relationships with freelance creators, influencers, and production partners</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong></p><ul><li>5+ years of experience producing lifestyle, brand, or commercial video content</li><li>Strong portfolio that demonstrates modern storytelling and social fluency</li><li>Deep understanding of platform-native content and how audiences consume video today</li><li>Ability to think strategically while staying hands-on in execution</li><li>Experience managing budgets, timelines, and multiple projects at once</li><li>Strong on-set presence with the ability to lead crews and collaborate cross-functionally</li><li>Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment</li><li>Experience in financial services, consumer brands, or high-growth companies is a plus</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Guaranteed Rate is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes and encourages all applicants to apply regardless of age, race, sex, religion, color, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital or parental status, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy or other reason protected by law.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>The company offers a comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; critical care insurance; personal accidental insurance; commuter benefits; pet insurance; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program); and other supplemental benefits (e.g. legal planning assistance; identity theft protection; pet insurance; wellness resources). Please click this link to learn more about our benefit offerings for Washington State: https://www.rate.com/careers/open-positions/disclosures.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Applications are being accepted for the next 30 days.</strong></p>

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