Social-First Videographer

FP7McCann; Dubai; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a skilled Social-First Videographer to create high-quality short-form and event videos tailored for social media. This dynamic role involves crafting visually engaging content, utilizing advanced video techniques, and enhancing storytelling through sound design. Ideal candidates will possess expertise in fast-paced video production and have a strong understanding of social media trends.

Qualifications

• Expert in social-first video production.
• Strong post-production knowledge with fast cuts and transitions.
• Sound-savvy, knowledgeable in music and audio syncing.

Responsibilities

• Shoot high-quality short-form video content for social media.
• Edit videos incorporating current post-production trends.
• Leverage sound to enhance storytelling.

Skills

Post-production knowledge

Social media video production

Sound design

Dynamic editing

Job description

Job Title: Social-First Videographer (Short-Form & Event Content)

About the Role
We’re looking for a Social-First Videographer who understands the art of capturing high-quality footage and cinematography with social media in mind. From fast-cut event recaps to visually engaging short-form content of luxury products, you’ll bring a deep understanding of post-production trends, dynamic editing, and the power of sound to create scroll-stopping, shareworthy videos.

What You’ll Do

Shoot high-quality short-form video content—filming at events, capturing brand moments, and creating visually compelling clips of luxury products that feel made for social.

Edit with post-production trends in mind—utilizing speed ramping, text overlays, snappy transitions, and engaging cuts to create content that feels native to social platforms.

Leverage sound to enhance storytelling—understanding music, SFX, and audio trends on social media, incorporating sound design into edits to maximize engagement.

Extract soundbites & key moments—turning raw footage into quotable, shareable clips for different formats (e.g., short vertical videos, longer-form recaps).

Create engaging event recaps & cutdowns—delivering polished, dynamic videos from event footage that capture the energy and key moments in a way that resonates on social, FAST.

Use professional video gear for social production—working with mirrorless cameras, handheld stabilizers, Drones and external audio solutions.

What We’re Looking For

Expert in social-first video production—you understand the pacing, structure, and attention-holding techniques that work on short-form video platforms.

Strong post-production knowledge—you know when to use fast cuts, jump cuts, seamless transitions, and text overlays to enhance storytelling.

Sound-savvy—you understand the role of music, voiceovers, and SFX in social content, knowing how to sync visuals with trending audio for maximum impact.