Social Media Videographer/Editor

Aprés Nail, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Après Nail, Inc. is seeking a highly creative videographer to shoot, edit, and produce scroll-stopping social content. You will partner with Marketing to capture the Gel X story for a global audience, from quick TikToks to polished YouTube videos.

Own the video pipeline with strong storytelling, trend spotting, and native Adobe workflow. You’ll organize assets and help the brand stay ahead in a fast-paced, visually driven market.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years creating and editing social-media video content.
• Strong reel/portfolio showing social-first pacing and hooks.
• Expertise in TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube algorithms.
• Proficiency with CapCut, Premiere Pro and After Effects.
• Experience with Sony, Canon, Blackmagic cameras and smartphone filmmaking.
• Knowledge of studio lighting and audio capture.

Responsibilities

• Ideate, shoot, and edit high-quality video content tailored for TikTok and YouTube.
• Trend Spotting: monitor social channels and adapt trends to fit our brand voice.
• Partner with marketing and creative teams to align video content with launches and campaigns.
• Deep understanding of storytelling within short-form content.
• Handle editing, color grading, sound design, and text overlays.
• Organize and maintain a library of video assets for easy access by the marketing team.

Skills

Social media videography

Video editing

Storytelling

Autonomy

Tools

CapCut

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

Sony cameras

Canon cameras

Blackmagic cameras

Job description

Après Nail has innovated the nail market as the creator of Gel X. Our mission is to improve nail industry standards and the lives of nail artists by providing innovative products that help both them and their services thrive. Our nails are seen everywhere, from the Met Gala to the Oscars to your local nail salon. The Gel X revolution is real, and we're looking for our next great team member!

About The Role:

Are you the person who knows a viral sound before it hits the mainstream? Do you see the world in 9:16 aspect ratios? We are seeking a highly creative, versatile Videographer who can shoot, edit, and produce scroll-stopping social-first video content.

In this role, you will partner directly with the Marketing and Social Media teams to execute our digital strategy, capture the latest trends, and communicate our brand story to a global audience. You will be a one-person production powerhouse, responsible for everything from quick-turn TikToks to highly polished YouTube content.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ideate, shoot, and edit high-quality video content tailored for TikTok and Youtube.


• Trend Spotting: Actively monitor social media channels for emerging trends, audio bytes, and memes, and quickly adapt them to fit our brand voice.


• Partner with the marketing and creative team to align video content with upcoming product launches, campaigns, and overall social media goals.


• Deep understanding of storytelling.


• Handle all editing, color grading, sound design, and text overlay (native in-app and via Adobe Suite).


• Organize and maintain a library of video assets, b-roll, and final deliverables for easy access by the broader marketing team.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 4–5 years of experience shooting and editing video specifically for social media (either at an agency, in-house for a brand, or as a successful solo creator).


• A strong reel or portfolio showcasing a variety of social-first video content, demonstrating a deep understanding of pacing, hooks, and platform nuances.


• Deep, native-level understanding of TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube algorithms, and what makes content perform well on each.


• Proficiency in CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, and After Effects.


• Experience with professional camera equipment (Sony, Canon, Blackmagic) as well as high-end smartphone videography (iPhone 14/15 Pro).


• Basic knowledge of studio lighting and audio capture (lapel mics, shotgun mics)


• High level of autonomy, adaptability in a fast-paced environment, and a proactive \"get-it-done\" attitude.