Freelance Videographer

New York, USA (On-site)

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Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive social-first content creation for hospitality and brand storytelling in NYC with on-the-go shoots and editor collaboration.

  • Must-have: Based in NYC with own gear and ability to travel for shoots.
  • Standout: Real potential to grow into a retainer/part-time/full-time role.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Social-first content for Instagram and TikTok (vertical, fast-turn, native-feeling)
  • Founder and brand storytelling pieces
  • Restaurant and hospitality content (interiors, food, ambiance, guests)
  • Product and CPG content
  • Influencer events, dinners, openings, and brand activations
  • A good amount of iPhone content too, not just camera shoots
  • BTS and on-the-fly capture during shoot days
  • You'll be working closely with our editor and social media team, so you won't be operating in a vacuum. Expect clear direction on what we need, how we want it shot, and how it fits into the bigger content strategy for each client.

Requirements

  • Based in NYC and able to move around the city for shoots
  • Comfortable shooting both planned content and run-and-gun event coverage
  • Owns the basics gear-wise (camera, lenses, lighting, audio)
  • Comfortable shooting iPhone content in addition to camera work
  • Flexible with timing, including evenings and occasional weekends (a lot of hospitality content happens after hours)
  • Sharp eye for food, hospitality, and lifestyle aesthetics
  • Easy to work with on set, professional with clients, and reliable on timelines

Preferred

  • Bonus: editing experience (we already have an editor, but it's a plus)
  • Bonus: active on social media, a content creator yourself, or have some social media experience

Benefits

  • There is real potential to grow this into a retainer, part-time, or even full-time role down the line.