Consultant : Videographer

oldmutual; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Mutual in Cape Town seeks a skilled videography professional to produce high-quality video and multimedia content for digital, social, web, events and internal communications. You will plan shoots, direct contributors, and manage production logistics to deliver polished outputs.

The role emphasizes storytelling, editing, color correction, motion graphics, and content optimization across platforms. You will collaborate with marketing, digital teams and stakeholders to ensure content aligns

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Diploma in a relevant film/visual media field with hands-on production experience.
• Proven ability to manage full video production lifecycle from concept to delivery.
• Strong editing, color correction, audio and motion graphics skills.
• Experience creating content for digital, social and corporate channels.
• Portfolio showcasing storytelling and high-quality production standards.
• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders and translate briefs into visuals.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality video and multimedia content for digital, social media and events.
• Plan shoots, scout locations, coordinate schedules and manage production logistics.
• Direct contributors and ensure compliance with brand and regulatory standards.
• Edit videos, apply color correction, enhance audio and integrate motion graphics.
• Collaborate with designers, digital teams and editors to deliver integrated marketing content.
• Advise on best practices for video; optimize content for multiple platforms.

Skills

Videography

Cinematography

Video Editing

Motion Graphics

Storytelling

Content Creation

Brand Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Film and Television Production

Multimedia Design

Digital Media

Graphic Design

Communication Design

Marketing or related creative discipline

Media Studies

Motion Graphics

Postgraduate qualification in Film Production / Digital Media

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Creative Suite

Drone Operator Certification

Job description

Let's Write Africa's Story Together! Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

Key Result Areas:

• Produces high-quality video and multimedia content for digital, social media, web, mobile, internal communication and marketing platforms.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to understand business requirements, interpret creative briefs and develop engaging visual content solutions.
• Develops creative concepts and visual storytelling approaches that align with marketing objectives and brand strategy.
• Plans, coordinates, and executes video shoots, including location scouting, scheduling, equipment management, directing contributors and managing production logistics.
• Captures professional-quality video, audio, interviews, events, brand content, leadership messages and customer stories.
• Performs video editing, colour correction, audio enhancement, motion graphics integration and post-production activities to create polished final outputs.
• Creates content that drives audience engagement, strengthens brand presence, supports customer acquisition and enhances customer retention.
• Advise stakeholders on video best practices, visual storytelling techniques, and platform-specific content approaches.
• Collaborates with graphic designers, digital teams, content specialists, developers and platform editors to deliver integrated marketing solutions.
• Ensures all content adheres to brand guidelines, governance standards, trademark requirements and regulatory requirements.
• Maintains quality standards and consistency across all visual content and digital channels.
• Optimises video content for multiple platforms including social media, websites, events, campaigns, email marketing and mobile applications.
• Supports the continuous improvement of video production processes, tools and technologies.
• Keeps abreast of emerging trends, technologies, production techniques and industry best practices in video production and digital content creation.
• Builds strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to successfully deliver marketing and communication objectives

Requirements: Skills, Qualifications and Experience required:

Relevant bachelor's degree, Diploma or National Diploma in:

• Film and Television Production
• Videograph
• Multimedia Design
• Digital Media
• Visual Communication
• Graphic Design
• Communication Design
• Media Studies
• Motion Graphics
• Marketing or a related creative discipline

Advantageous:

• Postgraduate qualification in Film Production, Digital Media, Communications, or a related field.
• Professional certifications in Adobe Creative Suite, Video Editing, Motion Graphics, Content Production or Digital Media.
• Drone Pilot Certification and/or advanced cinematography training will be advantageous.

Experience:

• 3-5 years' experience in videography, multimedia production, digital content creation or a related role.
• Experience producing video content across digital, social media, web, event and marketing platforms.
• Demonstrated experience managing the full video production lifecycle from concept to final delivery.
• Strong experience in filming, editing, post-production and content optimisation.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders to translate business requirements into compelling visual content.
• Experience supporting marketing campaigns, brand initiatives, employee engagement programmes and corporate communications.
• Experience within financial services, media, agency, marketing or corporate communication environments will be advantageous.
• Portfolio demonstrating creative storytelling, technical capability and high-quality production standards.

Technical Skills:

• Videography and Cinematography
• Video Editing and Post-Production
• Motion Graphics and Animation
• Script Interpretation and Storyboarding
• Lighting and Audio Production
• Visual Storytelling
• Digital Content Creation
• Social Media Content Production
• Brand Communication
• Content Optimisation Across Digital Platforms
• Adobe Premiere Pro
• Adobe After Effects
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Camera Operations and Production Equipment Management
• Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration
• Creative Concept Development

Key Success Measures:

• Success in this role will be demonstrated through:
• Delivery of high-quality video and multimedia content that supports business and marketing objectives.
• Consistent creation of engaging content that strengthens brand awareness and audience engagement.
• Production of content that performs effectively across digital, web and communication channels.
• Adherence to brand standards, governance requirements and quality benchmarks.
• Positive stakeholder feedback regarding creativity, responsiveness and execution quality.
• Successful delivery of projects within agreed timelines and production schedules.
• Effective collaboration across marketing, brand, digital and business teams.

In this role, you will play a key part in shaping how Old Mutual engages with its audiences through impactful v