Junior Social Videographer - TikTok & Reels Content

dmg:media; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

DMG New Media, the Daily Mail’s social publisher, is seeking a Junior Social Videographer in London to help craft engaging content for TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts. You’ll be part of a London-based production team, supporting a wide range of shoots—from presenter-led videos to on-location interviews—and gaining hands-on experience through the full production process.

You’ll collaborate with producers, editors and senior videographers, building camera skills, lighting techniques and

Qualifications

• Some hands‑on experience filming video content, either professionally, freelance, through education or personal projects.
• A good understanding of TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts, and what makes engaging, social-first video content.
• Basic working knowledge of professional or mirrorless cameras, ideally Sony, and an understanding of camera settings such as exposure, frame rates and white balance.
• An understanding of lighting, composition and audio recording techniques.
• A creative eye for framing, storytelling and capturing engaging footage.
• Comfortable working in both studio and on-location environments, with a willingness to get stuck in and support different types of shoots.
• Organised, reliable and confident handling filming equipment and media files.
• Good communication skills and a positive, collaborative approach to working with producers, presenters and editors.
• Comfortable taking feedback and keen to develop technical and creative skills in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro, basic video editing, colour grading or photography is a bonus, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support and carry out studio and location shoots, including presenter-led videos, interviews, explainers and other social-first formats.
• Capture high-quality footage with strong composition, lighting and audio.
• Assist with setting up cameras, lighting and sound equipment, ensuring shoots run smoothly and efficiently.
• Work closely with producers and senior videographers to understand briefs, shot lists and creative requirements.
• Film engaging B-roll, cutaways and additional footage to support strong visual storytelling.
• Help prepare, maintain and organise camera equipment, ensuring kit is ready for upcoming shoots.
• Support the wider production team across the Daily Mail portfolio of brands, including Eliza, YOU and Respawn.
• Organise, label and safely transfer footage and audio files ready for the editing team.
• Follow established filming styles and brand guidelines while bringing fresh ideas and creativity to shoots.
• Work efficiently across multiple projects, adapting to changing priorities and tight deadlines.

Skills

TikTok familiarity

Instagram Reels familiarity

YouTube Shorts familiarity

Camera operation

Studio & location shoots

Video editing basics

Tools

Sony mirrorless cameras

Adobe Premiere Pro

Job description

DMG New Media, the Daily Mail’s social publisher, is seeking a Junior Social Videographer in London to help craft engaging content for TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts. You’ll be part of a London-based production team, supporting a wide range of shoots—from presenter-led videos to on-location interviews—and gaining hands-on experience through the full production process.

You’ll collaborate with producers, editors and senior videographers, building camera skills, lighting techniques and