Director of Photography / Senior Content Videographer at Maeme's Manchester | London, UK

Director of Photography / Senior Content Videographer

London, UK (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableSenior LevelPart time

Posted 3 months ago

Job Summary

Own end-to-end premium video production for a restaurant brand, delivering social-first content across food, interiors, and behind-the-scenes to fuel franchise growth and brand storytelling.

Video Production Ownership: plan, shoot, and edit for social, ads, and franchise promos.
Platform Fit: tailor narratives for TikTok, Reels, YouTube, and key social platforms.
Quality & Ops: manage pre-pro, lighting, audio, post, and on-time delivery with premium visuals.

Job Description

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for creating compelling videos for social media campaigns, food advertisements, franchise marketing, brand storytelling, and promotional content.
Plan, shoot, and edit high-quality video content for Maeme's restaurants and marketing campaigns.
Produce engaging content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, Facebook, YouTube, and other digital platforms.
Capture visually appealing food, restaurant interiors, customer experiences, and behind-the-scenes content.
Lead all aspects of video production, including pre-production planning, filming, lighting, audio, and post-production.
Develop creative concepts that align with brand objectives and marketing campaigns.
Create promotional videos for franchise opportunities and business growth initiatives.
Ensure all content reflects Maeme's premium brand image and visual identity.
Stay current with social media trends, video styles, and platform best practices.
Manage and maintain professional camera, lighting, and audio equipment.

Requirements

Proven experience as a Director of Photography, Senior Videographer, Content Creator, or similar role.
Strong portfolio demonstrating commercial, restaurant, food, lifestyle, or social media video production.
Advanced knowledge of camera operation, composition, lighting techniques, and visual storytelling.
Experience filming food content that looks appetizing, premium, and engaging.
Proficiency with professional camera systems (Sony, Canon, Blackmagic, RED, or equivalent).
Strong editing skills using Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, or similar software.
Experience creating short-form content optimized for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.
Understanding of social media algorithms, engagement trends, and content performance metrics.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
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