Topstep is evolving its trading channel into a digital entertainment brand, and they are seeking a Production Assistant to support their growing production operation. The role involves assisting with pre-production tasks, live broadcast execution, and post-show activities to ensure smooth operations.
Responsibilities
- Support the Associate Producer in research and building research packets, fact sheets, and talking points
- Assist in coordinating with editors on short-form edits and asset deliveries
- Prepare graphics requests including lower thirds, full screens, explainers, and other visual elements
- Help maintain run-downs, segment prep materials, and production notes ahead of each broadcast
- Adjust, rebuild, or update elements quickly if breaking news impacts the live rundown
- Funnel timely updates to the Producer and Associate Producer regarding traders, Trader Support issues, or Crisis Comms moments
- Pull emergency backup material, alternative scripts, or fallback visual assets as needed
- Maintain communication across the production team to ensure seamless execution
- Support the Associate Producer in clipping highlights and key on-air moments for the Digital/Social team
- Assist in organizing and labeling clips, assets, and timecodes for archive and redistribution
- Document any production issues or needed improvements for the next show cycle
Skills
- Experience working in livestreaming, broadcast, or digital video production environments
- Familiarity with OBS, vMix, Google Workspace, and general live-production tools
- Strong organizational skills with an ability to juggle multiple tasks under tight deadlines
- Solid research and editorial instincts; able to synthesize information into clear talking points
- Ability to communicate effectively with producers, editors, and cross-functional teams
- Comfort troubleshooting in high-pressure, real-time scenarios
- High degree of accountability; someone who owns their responsibilities and follows through
- Interest in markets, business news, finance culture, or digital-native media is a plus
Benefits
- 10 Company paid Holidays and generous Family Leave.
- Paid time off is accrued monthly.
- Competitive 401(k) matching, health, dental, and vision insurance is offered for full time employees.
- Vacations are encouraged with a bonus for taking 5 consecutive days.
- Employee referrals are bonused.
- Topstep offers a food and groceries budget and contributes towards health and wellness.
Company Overview
Topstep is a financial organization that enables resource traders to develop and learn in the trading industry. It was founded in 2012, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.topstep.com.
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