Jr. Videographer

WePlay; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment (hybrid)

25 days holiday per year

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Company pension scheme

Job summary

WePlay in London is seeking a Junior Videographer on a 5-month fixed-term contract to join our creative production team. You will help create engaging, social-first video content across Emirates account and other brands, shoots, events and live productions in the UK and beyond.

This role suits an ambitious junior creator looking to develop skills in camera work, editing, and storytelling while gaining hands-on experience on shoots and post-production.

Qualifications

• Experience creating video content, freelance or personal projects.
• A portfolio/showreel demonstrating filmmaking and visual storytelling.
• Basic understanding of cameras, lenses, composition, exposure and frame rates.
• Experience using Adobe Premiere Pro or similar editing software.
• Understanding of social platforms and what video content performs on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
• Genuine interest in sport, content, social media and visual storytelling.
• Ability to work calmly in fast-changing environments with shifting schedules and access.
• Willingness to travel across the UK and internationally for shoots and events.

Responsibilities

• Support our production team in filming high-quality video content across sporting events, brand activations, talent shoots and social campaigns.
• Work closely with senior videographers, producers and creatives across client accounts.
• Capture social-first content including behind-the-scenes moments, athlete content, fan engagement, and live event coverage.
• Assist with camera prep and production setups, including kit checks and basic lighting.
• Support senior team members on larger shoots while developing your own camera and production skills.
• Edit short-form video content for social platforms (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube).
• Manage footage, ingesting, organizing, backups and prep for post-production.
• Follow briefs and shot lists while finding additional content opportunities on location.
• Support fast turnaround content production during live events and busy schedules.
• Keep up to date with social trends and emerging sports content styles.

Skills

Video editing

Camera knowledge

Social media content

Storytelling

Team collaboration

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Job description

WePlay is an award-winning creative sports marketing agency specialising in fan engagement, direct-to-consumer marketing, and monetisation. By blending creative innovation with performance-driven strategies, WePlay partners with leading sports organisations worldwide to drive digital growth and commercial success. With a global footprint across the US, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, WePlay has delivered impactful results for clients such as UFC, Emirates, FIFA, Paris Saint-Germain, adidas, AC Milan, andArsenal.

WePlay is a proud member of therEvolutionfamily and as an official marketing partner of Google, Meta, and Microsoft, continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in the sports marketing industry.Ourmission is to service a new breed of brand, to engage a new breed of fan.

WePlay is seeking a Junior Videographer on a 5-month, fixed-term contract to join our growing sports marketing agency. Reporting to the Creative Production Director, you will support our Creative Production team in creating engaging, social-first video content across our lead Emirates account, alongside a range of exciting brands, sports partnerships and live events.

This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious junior creative looking to develop your skills in sports content while gaining hands‑on experience across shoots, events and productions in the UK and internationally.

You Will:

• Support our production team in filming high-quality video content across sporting events, brand activations, talent shoots and social campaigns.
• Work closely with our senior videographers, producers and creatives across client accounts and wider portfolio of sports partnerships.
• Capture social-first content including behind-the-scenes moments, athlete and talent content, fan engagement, and live event coverage.
• Support camera preparation and production setups including kit checks, lenses, batteries, media and basic lighting equipment, as well as shooting responsibilities
• Assist senior members of the production team on larger shoots while developing your own camera and production skills.
• Edit short-form video content for social platforms including Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
• Support footage management including ingesting, organising, backing up and preparing media for post-production.
• Work from creative briefs and shot lists while developing the confidence to identify additional moments and content opportunities on location.
• Support fast turnaround content production during live events and busy sporting calendars.
• Keep up to date with social trends, creators, filmmaking techniques and emerging styles of sports content.

You Have:

• Experience creating video content whether professionally, freelance, or through your own personal projects.
• A portfolio, showreel or examples of work that demonstrate your interest in filmmaking and visual storytelling.
• A basic understanding of cameras, lenses, composition, exposure and frame rates.
• Experience using Adobe Premiere Pro or similar editing software.
• An understanding of social media platforms and the type of video content that performs across Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
• A genuine interest in sport, content, social media and visual storytelling.
• The ability to work calmly in fast-moving environments where schedules, access and opportunities can change quickly.
• The ability to travel across the UK and internationally when required for shoots and events.

This hybrid role is based in our fabulous London office.

Our Benefits Include:

• Flexible working environment (hybrid)– 2 days per week at London offices.
• 25 days of holiday per year, plus standard Bank Holidays.
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave coverage
• Company pension scheme

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

WePlay is deeply committed tocreating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds - especially those underrepresented in our industry.

If this role excites you, but you don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. The right mindset, ambition,passionand willingness to learn mattersjust as much as experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for this role without regard to age, disability, gender identity, ethnic background, marital status, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.