Creative Content Producer

Open Window; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 223,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Sir Jacobs in Johannesburg is seeking a visually talented Creative Content Producer to develop, shoot and edit high-quality visual content for the brand. You will conceptualise social campaigns, shoot product and lifestyle content, and plan posting schedules that align with the brand’s visual language.

The role requires hands-on creation, post-production skills in Photoshop/Lightroom/Premiere Pro, and a strong portfolio.

Qualifications

• Portfolio demonstrating photography and/or videography.
• Able to shoot and edit your own content.
• Proficient in Photoshop, Lightroom and Premiere Pro.
• Understanding of composition, lighting, colour and visual storytelling.
• Strong interest in social media and contemporary visual culture.
• Know how content adapts for Instagram, TikTok and other platforms.
• Willing to take initiative and experiment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute product and lifestyle photography and videography.
• Edit photography and video for social channels and campaigns.
• Retouch photos and colour grade video content.
• Develop content calendars and posting schedules for campaigns.
• Turn shoots into coherent social media content series.

Skills

Photography

Videography

Content creation

Visual storytelling

Social media knowledge

Education

Photography/film qualification

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Lightroom

Adobe Premiere Pro

Job description

Company: Sir Jacobs
Position: Full-time
Salary: R20,000 – R25,000 per month, depending on experience and portfolio

About Sir Jacobs
Sir Jacobs is a South African perfumery and ceramics studio creating fine fragrance, handcrafted porcelain objects and home fragrance products.
We are looking for a visually talented and highly creative Creative Content Producer to join our team in Johannesburg and help shape and produce the content we create for Sir Jacobs.
This is a hands-on creative role for someone who can take an idea from concept through to finished content.

The Role
You will be responsible for conceptualising and producing social media content and campaigns for Sir Jacobs, working closely with the founders and within the established visual identity of the brand.
You will develop creative concepts, present them for discussion and approval, and then bring those concepts to life through photography and videography.
You will photograph and film the content yourself, edit and retouch the resulting assets, and develop a proposed posting schedule that brings the campaign or content series together.
Initially, you will work closely with the founders throughout this process. As you develop a deeper understanding of Sir Jacobs and its visual language, you will be encouraged to take increasing creative ownership and initiative.

Johannesburg-based hybrid role. Regular studio attendance is required for shoots, planning and production, with flexibility to complete editing and post-production remotely where appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

Creative Concept Development

• Develop concepts for social media campaigns, product shoots and ongoing content.
• Research visual references, trends and creative approaches relevant to the Sir Jacobs brand.
• Create mood boards and present concepts for discussion and approval.
• Translate approved concepts into practical shoot plans and content requirements.
• Contribute new ideas for how Sir Jacobs products, processes, people and stories can be presented.

Photography & Videography

• Plan and execute product and lifestyle photography.
• Shoot high-quality video for Instagram, TikTok, advertising and other digital channels.
• Capture behind-the-scenes content from the Sir Jacobs ceramics and perfumery studios.
• Film founder-led and educational content.
• Work confidently with cameras, lighting, composition and basic audio equipment.
• Ensure content is technically sound and suitable for its intended platform and format.
• All equipment, including camera, lenses and lighting, will be provided.

Editing & Post-Production

• Edit photography using Adobe Photoshop and/or Lightroom.
• Edit short-form video using Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Retouch product photography to a high standard.
• Colour correct and grade photo and video content.
• Edit videos with a strong understanding of pacing, music, sound and storytelling.
• Prepare assets in the appropriate formats and aspect ratios for social media and paid advertising.
• Paid memberships of the relevant software will be provided.

Content Planning

• Turn completed campaigns and shoots into coherent social media content series.
• Recommend the sequence and timing of posts, Reels, Stories and other content.
• Maintain a forward-looking content calendar.
• Ensure that sufficient content is being planned and produced to maintain a consistent Sir Jacobs social media presence.
• Organise and maintain the Sir Jacobs photography and video asset library.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone with a strong visual eye who enjoys both developing ideas and physically making them happen.

You Should

• Have a strong portfolio demonstrating photography and/or videography.
• Be confident shooting and editing your own content.
• Have working proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom and Premiere Pro.
• Understand composition, lighting, colour and visual storytelling.
• Have a strong interest in social media and contemporary visual culture.
• Understand how content needs to be adapted for Instagram, TikTok and other digital platforms.
• Be aware of emerging social media formats and visual trends.
• Be organised and capable of taking a project from concept through to final delivery.
• Be comfortable receiving creative feedback and refining work accordingly.
• Show initiative and be willing to experiment.

Experience with product photography will be particularly valuable.

Experience

We care more about your portfolio, creative ability and potential than a specific number of years of experience.
This position may suit a recent graduate with an exceptional portfolio or someone with approximately 1 to 3 years of experience in photography, videography, content creation, visual communication or a related creative field.
A qualification in photography, film, visual communication, design or a related field is advantageous but not essential.

What This Role Is Not

This is not a traditional social media management position.
You will not be responsible for paid media strategy or managing Meta advertising.
The primary focus of the role is the creative development, production and preparation of high-quality visual content for Sir Jacobs.