Videographer

Hambi Media; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private health insurance (Vitality)

Life insurance

Cash plan

Company pension

Structured training and fast progress

Team socials

World-class client base

Job summary

Hambi Media, a rapidly growing UK performance creative agency, is hiring a Videographer for our Manchester studio. You’ll shoot compelling content that stops thumbs and drives engagement, collaborating with Directors and Producers on a range of formats from UGC to high‑production campaigns.

We value a can‑do attitude, social content experience, and a strong showreel. Expect a hands‑on role in a fast‑paced environment with growth opportunities, regular on‑site shoots, and cross‑team collaboration

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ videography experience, ideally in an agency, commercial or advertising setting.
• Hands‑on experience creating social content. Understanding short‑form formats, hooks and pacing.
• Confidence with cinema cameras (FX3/FX6 or similar) and professional lighting.
• A team‑first, can‑do mindset: calm under pressure, reliable, happy to muck in and adapt quickly.
• A real hunger to learn and grow. There’s genuine progression here if you want it.
• Based in or within easy reach of Greater Manchester. You’ll be in the studio 2–3 days a week.
• A showreel, portfolio or website featuring commercial, branded or social work.
• Experience shooting for D2C brands or paid social campaigns.
• Familiarity with performance metrics like hook rate, watch time and CTR.

Responsibilities

• Operating Sony FX3 (or similar) cameras and professional lighting across studio and location shoots.
• Owning audio on set: mic placement, monitoring levels and flagging issues as they happen.
• Bringing the Director’s vision to life, and adding your own eye for framing, composition and lighting.
• Planning a shot list before every shoot so you’re ready from the first scene.
• Leaving every shoot with clean, well-organised, properly named footage ready for post.
• Supporting pre‑production conversations on lighting, kit and location setup.
• Keeping up with Meta and TikTok trends and bringing fresh references to set.

Job description

Hambi Media is one of the UK’s fastest-growing performance creative agencies for e-commerce brands. Over £100M in ad spend has run behind our creative on Meta and TikTok, helping scale brands like Bulk, Bella & Duke, Free Soul, Prep Kitchen and Noted Aromas. We have design, production, strategy and UGC all under one roof, and in 2025 we were named the #1 independent Meta agency.

We’re hiring a Videographer to join our Production team at our Manchester studio. You’ll capture content that looks great and, more importantly, makes people stop scrolling and buy.

What the job is really like

No two days are the same. In the morning you might shoot a UGC concept on a phone, and in the afternoon a high-production advert on an FX3. You’ll work closely with our Directors and Producers across studio and location shoots, covering UGC, VSLs, podcasts, testimonials, branded content, B-roll and product.

What you’ll be doing

• Operating Sony FX3 (or similar) cameras and professional lighting across studio and location shoots
• Owning audio on set: mic placement, monitoring levels and flagging issues as they happen
• Bringing the Director’s vision to life, and adding your own eye for framing, composition and lighting
• Planning a shot list before every shoot so you’re ready from the first scene
• Leaving every shoot with clean, well-organised, properly named footage ready for post
• Supporting pre‑production conversations on lighting, kit and location setup
• Keeping up with Meta and TikTok trends and bringing fresh references to set

Requirements

What we’re looking for

We care about attitude as much as ability.

• At least 2 years’ videography experience, ideally in an agency, commercial or advertising setting. We’re open to a wide range of experience levels, from early‑career shooters with the right skills and drive to seasoned pros.
• Hands‑on experience creating social content. Understanding short‑form formats, hooks and pacing is a must.
• Confidence with cinema cameras (FX3/FX6 or similar) and professional lighting
• A team‑first, can‑do mindset: calm under pressure, reliable, happy to muck in and adapt quickly
• A real hunger to learn and grow. There’s genuine progression here if you want it.
• Based in or within easy reach of Greater Manchester. You’ll be in the studio 2–3 days a week, and sometimes at short notice for pickups.
• A showreel, portfolio or website featuring commercial, branded or social work. You won’t be considered without one.
• Experience shooting for D2C brands or paid social campaigns
• Familiarity with performance metrics like hook rate, watch time and CTR

What success looks like

Within your first 90 days, you’ll have shot across a range of formats, built strong relationships with the team, and have your footage running live in client ad accounts. You’ll also be using performance data to sharpen your eye.

The process

• 45-minute first interview with the team
• Join us on a real shoot for a short creative task, followed by a final interview on-site (around 2 hours in total, and we’ll brief you in advance)

Why Hambi?

• 25 days holiday plus public holidays, an extra paid day off on your birthday, and an additional day per year after 2 years' service (up to 30 days)
• Private health insurance (Vitality) and 50% off gym memberships
• Life insurance including unlimited 24/7 GP access
• Cash plan claim back dental, eye care, physiotherapy and counselling costs
• Company pension
• Structured training and fast progression in a fast-growing agency
• Regular team socials and a peer-to-peer kudos/rewards system
• A world-class client base and a creative culture that takes performance seriously