Story-Driven Videographer (Junior–Mid) | Full-Time On-Set

ThinkStory Pty; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MacBook Pro provided

Job summary

ThinkStory Pty in Johannesburg is seeking a full-time videographer from junior to mid-level to lead video development, taking videos from concept to final cut with our team.

You will handle pre-production, on-set work, and post-production coordination, ensuring high-quality footage, creative lighting, and effective storytelling. This role is based at our Rosebank office in Johannesburg and includes a MacBook Pro for work.

Qualifications

• Strong video production skills with on-set workflow experience.
• Camera operation and lens selection for varying environments.
• Proficient lighting setup and adjustment.
• Excellent storytelling through composition and movement.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Experience with video editing software (Premiere Pro/Final Cut/Resolve).
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Handle pre-production necessities.
• Prepare shot lists and packing lists for shoots.
• Send and follow up on releases for shoots.
• Develop interview questionnaires with the director.
• Develop questionnaires with the director for interviews.
• Write one-page text treatments for bigger videos with the video director.
• Go on site recces to scout locations.
• Run smaller shoots and work with the team on bigger productions.
• Work with the director to capture the right footage and B-roll.
• Look after our equipment: labelled, charged, ready and packed properly for every shoot.
• Back up cards and audio after shoots to our NAS and hand them to our editors.
• Work with our social media manager to come up with concepts and bring them to life.
• There are times when you might be asked to edit short-form social clips when shoots are quiet or editors are at full capacity.

Skills

Video production

Camera operation

Lighting setup

Storytelling

Autonomous

Team collaboration

Planning shoots

On-set workflows

Editing (basic)

Driver's license

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

ThinkStory Pty in Johannesburg is seeking a full-time videographer from junior to mid-level to lead video development, taking videos from concept to final cut with our team.

You will handle pre-production, on-set work, and post-production coordination, ensuring high-quality footage, creative lighting, and effective storytelling. This role is based at our Rosebank office in Johannesburg and includes a MacBook Pro for work.