Social Videographer & Editor

3Search; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

3Search in Manchester seeks a hands-on Social Videographer & Editor to own video content from concept and filming through to final edit, delivering platform-native content that brings the tech-forward brand to life across digital channels.

A digitally focused storyteller, you will work across LinkedIn, YouTube and other socials, handling lightweight shoots and creating motion graphics where needed. Hybrid work with ~2 days in the office is expected.

Qualifications

• End-to-end video production experience from concept to final cut.
• Strong storytelling for social formats across LinkedIn, YouTube and other platforms.
• Proficiency with motion graphics and After Effects for short, punchy social reels.

Responsibilities

• Own the video production process from brief through to publish.
• Create engaging, platform-native social content at pace.
• Collaborate with in-house creative team and adapt assets for multiple markets.

Skills

Videography

Editing

Motion graphics

After Effects

Social storytelling

Platform optimization

Tools

DSLR

Lighting kit

Audio kit

Tripod

Job description

SOCIAL FIRST VIDEOGRAPHER & EDITOR – GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY-LED BUSINESS

An exciting opportunity for a hands-on Social Videographer & Editor to join the in-house creative studio of a globally established, market-leading organisation operating across multiple international markets. You'll take ownership of video content from concept and filming through to final edit, creating engaging, high-quality social content that brings the brand to life across its digital channels.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a creatively driven all-rounder who thrives on capturing authentic moments, telling compelling stories and producing platform-native content at pace, with the opportunity to shape the visual identity of a globally recognised business.

What they need -

• Someone who can own the entire video production process, from filming through to final edit. You'll be confident taking a brief or creative idea and turning it into polished, engaging content, whether that's capturing an interview, filming behind-the-scenes footage at an event or producing quick-turnaround social videos
• A digital first videographer. confident working across social-first video - someone who knows what makes content engaging across different platforms. You'll have a portfolio that demonstrates an instinct for compelling storytelling, strong visual hooks, purposeful pacing and platform-appropriate editing (LinkedIn and YouTube are particularly relevant)
• A creative who is equally comfortable with planned shoots and agile, on-the-move content creation. You'll know how to get the best out of a lightweight filming setup, confidently using equipment such as a DSLR, tripod, lighting and audio kit to capture interviews, talking-head content, events and authentic moments as they happen
• Someone who combines excellent technical execution with strong creative judgement. From selecting the strongest footage to refining the pacing and finishing touches, you'll care about the details that elevate everyday content into something genuinely engaging
• A videographer who's able to create and animate motion graphics for social alongside their video/editing capability. Creating short, punchy, typographical reels that use animated text and interfaces to convey tech innovations in seconds

What you're great at -

• End-to-end videography and editing with ability to independently manage video output from initial capture and shot selection through to post-production and final delivery. You'll be confident producing both planned, higher-production content and more immediate, lo-fi social videos, with a showreel that showcases your technical range and creative instincts
• Social-first storytelling and platform optimisation. You have a strong understanding of how video works across LinkedIn, YouTube and other digital and social channels, including short-form content, talking-head videos, event coverage and behind-the-scenes footage
• Repurposing assets as well as editing your own footage, building efficient editing workflows and delivering a high volume of assets to a consistently high standard
• Camera operation, shot composition, lighting, audio capture and practical shoot setup, including working independently with lightweight equipment. You'll be able to assess what a shoot requires, prepare effectively and troubleshoot on the day, ensuring that content is captured efficiently without compromising quality
• Motion graphics, animation and emerging creative tools - experience with After Effects and motion graphics would be a bonus, particularly where animated typography, transitions or simple visual elements can make social content more engaging
• Exploring AI-supported creative tools to streamline tasks such as captioning, resizing and adapting content, using technology to improve efficiency while maintaining creative quality and brand consistency

What you'll get

• Manchester-based, with a hybrid working model expected to be around 2 days in the office, with the wider creative team
• Ad-hoc travel to London and occasional international travel (USA)