Regional Content Creator (Contract)

Brightness in Black (BiB), an initiative of StoryCorps, is a national narrative change program dedicated to amplifying Black stories rooted in asset framing, leading with joy, resilience, and lived experience. In 2026, Brightness in Black is expanding regional content production across the Northeast, South, Midwest, and West Coast. We are building a bench of paid, freelance Content Creators to collaborate on short-form and mid-form video storytelling for digital platforms. The Role: The Brightness in Black Content Creator is a project-based, freelance role for experienced video storytellers who are already working independently and want to collaborate on mission-driven work. This is an independent contractor role. Creators manage their own workflow and production process within agreed deliverables and deadlines. This role is designed for independent creators managing multiple clients, not as a primary or full-time engagement. Creators are engaged per assignment, with clear scopes, timelines, and fixed rates per deliverable. What Youll Work On Assignments will include short-form documentary-style video stories, vertical social video, and occasional experimental short-form work. Work is project-based and self-directed, with clearly defined deliverables, timelines, and points of contact. Compensation: Paid per deliverable, based on a national rate card Rates vary by content type and scope You likely are: A freelance videographer, editor, journalist, or social-first storyteller Comfortable shooting and editing your own video work Fluent in short-form, vertical video for social platforms Organized, communicative, and deadline-oriented Deeply familiar with the culture and communities of your region You should have: A strong portfolio of video work displaying a strong eye for visual composition, framing, and shot design. Experience producing stories end-to-end: pitching, researching, pre-interview, shoot and edit. Comfort working with both camera and iPhone/Android capture, depending on the project