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<div>Description:
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The Social First Videographer is responsible for creating compelling, platform-native video content designed specifically for organic social channels. This role requires hands-on experience filming with professional cameras (DSLR and/or mirrorless), iPhone photography/video, as well as strong post-production and editing skills for short-form social video. The ideal candidate understands how to capture high-quality footage, edit with intention, and adapt creative concepts to the nuances of each social platform&mdash;while maintaining brand integrity and creative quality. This role collaborates closely with Social Media, Creative, and Production teams to bring timely, engaging content to life.</p><p><b>
Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>
Ideate, shoot, and edit vertically shot short-form video content specifically designed for organic social media channels</li><li>
Collaborate with Social Media and Creative teams to develop content ideas rooted in strategy, trends, and platform behavior</li><li>
Assist in the direction and production of social-first video and photography shoots</li><li>
Translate briefs, scripts, concepts, and inspiration into engaging short-form video executions</li><li>
Edit digital footage with a strong focus on retention, pacing, and engagement in the first few seconds</li><li>
Incorporate music, text overlays, graphics, captions, voiceover, and special effects to enhance social video performance</li><li>
Adapt and optimize video content for multiple platforms, formats, and aspect ratios</li><li>
Engage with stakeholders throughout concepting, production, and post-production phases</li><li>
Spend time understanding clients, their brands, audiences, and social media goals</li><li>
Maintain a big-picture outlook while executing efficiently against client and platform needs</li><li>
Research social trends, audio, formats, and creator styles to inform content development</li><li>
Contribute ideas, trends, and examples to an inspiration repository for internal teams and client reference</li><li>
Support department growth by identifying new tools, workflows, and social video opportunities</li><li>
Represent the agency professionally when working with clients, partners, or collaborators</li><li>
Continuously evolve editing techniques and creative approaches to keep content fresh, relevant, and effective</li></ul>
Requirements:
<ul><li>Proven work experience as a Videographer / Video Editor with a portfolio showcasing short-form, social-first video work</li><li>
Experience using a DSLR and/or mirrorless camera, as well as mobile capture, to produce high-quality video footage</li><li>
Experience with video production and post-production processes, including editing, color correction, and music selection for short-form content</li><li>
Working knowledge of basic lighting best practices, with experience lighting for lifestyle, social-first, and on-the-fly shoots</li><li>
Knowledge and experience shooting and editing short-form, organic social media video content</li><li>
Strong understanding of platform-specific formats, best practices, and trends (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, etc.)</li><li>
Familiarity with color grading and color correction to create consistent tones or styles across social video series</li><li>
Strong design skills and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop; familiarity with CapCut or similar tools and animation is a plus)</li><li>
A passion for staying up-to-date with emerging social trends, creator culture, and platform updates</li><li>
Excellent communication skills to articulate creative ideas internally and collaborate effectively across teams</li><li>
Ability to work in a fast-paced, productivity-focused, and deadline-driven environment</li><li>
Efficient time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects and quick turnarounds</li><li>
A self-starter personality with attention to detail, curiosity, and comfort asking questions</li><li>
Proactively identifies content opportunities, trends, and cultural moments relevant to client brands</li><li>
Strong collaboration skills with copywriters, social media managers, designers, and producers</li><li>
In-depth understanding of pacing, timing, hooks, and continuity in short-form video editing</li><li>
Possess a creative mindset with strong storytelling instincts, even within tight time and format constraints</li></ul></div>

Social First Videographer

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Social First Videographer