Job description
Video Content Creator (Contractor)
Our Organization
Illustrative Mathematics is dedicated to creating a world where all learners know, use, and enjoy mathematics. As a problem-based curriculum developer, we foster equity and deep understanding in math education through high-quality materials and professional learning.
Position Type: Contracted, temporary Location: Remote - U.S. location required Job Posting Close:January 9, 2026 at 7:00pm ET Compensation
- The compensation is $55 to $70 per hour commensurate with experience
- This position is approved to be compensated for up to 80 hours per month based on the workflow and contractor’s availability
Availability
- Preference: a commitment to dedicate at least 15 hours per week to this work
- Availability to attend up to 5 hours of paid training during IM’s normal business hours
- Estimated duration of the work: 6 months, with potential for extension
Application and Selection notes:
Applicants will be required to provide the following in the application:
- Links to TikTok, Reels, or Shorts they created and produced
- A link to a social media channel that they have personally managed the growth of to at least 1,000 followers
The screening process for qualified candidates will include a request to write and produce a 60-second or less on-camera example applicable to IM’s brand in mathematics education.
Summary
We are seeking a strategic, innovative video content creator to help elevate IM’s voice and strengthen our community presence online. This contractor will implement our social media video strategy, produce engaging multimedia content—chiefly vertical video—and foster meaningful connections with educators who use IM® Math in their classrooms.
Deliverables
- Develop and implement social media video aligned to IM’s priorities
- Produce short-form multimedia content (chiefly vertical video) to engage target audiences and elevate educator and student voices
- Leverage video content to support building online community engagement with educators who use IM® Math and those who do not yet use IM
- Closely coordinate with Marketing, Communications, and Creative teams to ensure alignment and integration
- Request input from SMEs and curriculum writers to ensure accuracy when needed
- Track and report on social media analytics and optimize based on findings
- Attend weekly meetings to stay informed about the organization’s social media strategy and how it relates to video content creation.
General Qualifications
- Strong track record managing social media campaigns and content creation, with demonstrated impact on Facebook/Instagram Reels, TikTok, and/or YouTube Shorts, on your own channels or working on behalf of other channels
- preferably demonstrated success growing at least one vertical-video channel to over a minimum of one thousand followers
- Expertise in short-form video production for social media (vertical formats required) using professional editing software (Premiere, Final Cut, CapCut, or equivalent)
- Knowledge of platform trends and ability to adapt them responsibly for an education/nonprofit organization brand
- Strong scriptwriting skills
- Prior in-classroom experience in K–12 education communications or community engagement strongly preferred
- Strong video performance/presentation skills preferred
- Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction and supervision
- Excellent written and verbal communication; able to deliver clear, concise information tailored to specific and varied audiences.
- Intermediate proficiency using Google Workspace applications and Slack for communication
Please complete all areas that are indicated as required (*) on the application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Illustrative Mathematics is an independent 501©(3) nonprofit organization and does not discriminate against any applicant, candidate, or staff member on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
Applicant Workplace Posters
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired for employee roles will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
