Videographer

dmg:media; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

DMG New Media in London is seeking freelance videographers to join a pool of talent for project-by-project social video across TikTok, Instagram and YouTube.

You will shoot social-first content, from prep to delivery, collaborating with producers, editors and presenters. Independent shoots and teamwork with the video team will be required.

Bring a strong showreel, experience with Sony FX3/FX6/A7S III, solid lighting and sound skills, and a passion for trends in social video.

Qualifications

• Strong showreel demonstrating social-first videography.
• Confident shooting on Sony FX3, FX6, A7S III and similar camera setups
• Strong understanding of lighting for interviews, run‑and‑gun shoots and controlled environments
• Able to capture clean dialogue and location sound
• Comfortable working independently as well as part of a wider production team
• Comfortable working across fast-turnaround editorial and commercial briefs
• Keeps up to date with platform trends, production techniques and new creative tools

Responsibilities

• Film social-first editorial and commercial shoots across DMG brands.
• Own assigned shoots from prep to delivery, including shot lists, lighting, audio and file handover.
• Work with producers and creatives to understand briefs, timings and shoot requirements.
• Capture strong, considered coverage with a clear understanding of what will be needed in the edit.
• Adapt quickly on set and solve problems calmly and efficiently.

Skills

Social-first videography

Camera operation

On-location shooting

Tools

Sony FX3

FX6

A7S III

Job description

Location: New Media Headquarters, Derry Street, HSK, London, W8 5HY
Position: Freelance

About Us

DMG New Media is the Daily Mail’s social publisher, bringing the future of news and entertainment to Gen Z and young millennials.

Our mission is simple: To inform, entertain and inspire the next generation through brilliant social storytelling.

Our creatives and talent are deeply rooted in the communities we reach.

About the role

DMG New Media is looking for freelance Videographers to join our growing pool of creative talent, working with us on a project‑by‑project basis across our social brands.

You’ll shoot social-first video across both editorial and commercial projects, taking ownership of assigned shoots from prep through to delivery. You’ll work closely with producers, creatives, presenters and editors to turn briefs into strong, engaging visual content designed for platforms including TikTok, Instagram and YouTube.

You’ll be comfortable working independently on shoots while also collaborating with the wider video team, supported by the Senior Videographer and Production Lead.

Person Specification

• Film social-first editorial and commercial shoots across DMG brands
• Own assigned shoots from prep through to delivery, including shot lists, lighting, audio and file handover
• Work with producers and creatives to understand briefs, timings and shoot requirements
• Capture strong, considered coverage with a clear understanding of what will be needed in the edit
• Adapt quickly on set and solve problems calmly and efficiently
• Work confidently with presenters, contributors and wider production teams
• Understand strong hooks, opening beats and visual storytelling for social audiences
• Adapt shooting styles to suit different brands, formats and platforms
• Bring ideas informed by video culture, audience behaviour and creator trends
• Handle camera, sound and lighting equipment confidently and maintain strong technical standards
• Work within agreed production workflows, including file management, releases and permissions
• Communicate clearly with the wider production team before, during and after shoots
• Contribute ideas and feedback that help improve shoots, formats and production processes

Person Specification

• Strong showreel demonstrating social-first videography
• Confident shooting on Sony FX3, FX6, A7S III and similar camera setups
• Strong understanding of lighting for interviews, run‑and‑gun shoots and controlled environments
• Able to capture clean dialogue and location sound
• Comfortable working independently as well as part of a wider production team
• Comfortable working across fast-turnaround editorial and commercial briefs
• Keeps up to date with platform trends, production techniques and new creative tools

You might already be:

• A freelance videographer working across social and digital content
• A videographer with social, digital, TV or documentary experience
• A shooter working across fast-turnaround news, entertainment, sport, lifestyle or culture
• A content creator with strong technical production skills and a good understanding of what works on social

Our Commitment

We are committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.

We are Disability Confident Committed. Please let us know if you require any recruitment documentation in other formats or if you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process. Please be assured that any such information will be held separately to your recruitment application and will not be considered as part of the selection process.