Videographer & Short-Form Content Editor

New York, USA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid LevelFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive the creation of short-form street-interview content: film, edit, and optimize for social engagement on location in NYC.

  • Own filming and editing of 15–60 second social videos, with captions and pacing
  • Must-have: Deep familiarity with short-form trends and attention-grabbing hooks
  • Standout: Experience filming in public settings and engaging strangers on camera

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Film street-style content using a DJI Pocket Osmo and external microphone setup
  • Ensure high-quality video, lighting, and audio during in-person shoots
  • Edit short-form content (15–60 seconds) optimized for social platforms
  • Add captions, pacing, b-roll, and structure aligned with performance goals
  • Collaborate on content direction, hooks, and overall strategy with a focus on maximizing engagement and reach

Requirements

  • Deeply familiar with short-form content and current social media trends
  • Strong understanding of what drives attention (hooks, pacing, sound design, visual structure)
  • Experience filming and editing content that has performed well on social platforms
  • Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro or similar editing software
  • Comfortable filming in public settings and capturing real-time interactions
  • Confident communicating with people on the street when needed
  • Reliable, communicative, and able to operate in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

  • Experience growing a personal or brand social media account
  • Examples of content that has reached high view counts or strong engagement