Chicago-Based Finance / Business Professionals

The Desire Company is seeking experienced Chicago-based Finance and Business Professionals to participate in paid brand projects with leading financial services, technology, and retail brands. This is a fantastic opportunity to leverage your professional expertise to collaborate on impactful content that helps shoppers make confident purchase decisions.

Project Overview:

• Filming Location: Chicago, IL (local experts preferred)
• Time on Set: Approximately 3–5 hours (half-day; subject to change)
• Final Deliverables: 1 Product Recommendation Video per project
• Pay: Starting at $1,500

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert insights and professional perspectives related to finance, business, or entrepreneurship.
• Participate in a brief pre-production call to align on project goals and expectations.
• Collaborate with our production crew during on-site filming sessions.
• Communicate complex topics clearly and confidently for a consumer audience.

How It Works:

Once you express interest, we will pitch you to relevant brand and retail partners. If selected, we’ll coordinate a pre-production conversation to ensure alignment before filming.

By joining our expert community, you’ll be considered on an ongoing basis for future paid projects that align with your expertise, availability, and interests.

If you’re a business or finance professional interested in sharing your expertise in a credible, consumer-focused format, we’d love to hear from you.

Additional Details:

This is a work-for-hire opportunity.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of professional experience in finance, business, entrepreneurship, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of financial products, business tools, or services within your area of expertise, and the ability to assess and communicate their value to consumers.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to engage and connect with diverse audiences.
• Experience in media production or public speaking is a plus.
• Must be located in the Chicago area.

Benefits

• Compensation: Get additional income and enjoy a fair compensation model that rewards your expertise and time.
• Increased Exposure: Showcase your skills, knowledge, and expertise to a broader audience by leveraging the platforms of renowned brands, potentially reaching millions through diverse marketing channels.

• Flexibility: When scheduling filming, we work around the schedule that works best for you.