Videographer / Content Creator

Craven Cottage CC; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Craven Cottage CC is seeking a skilled videographer to capture high-end jewellery brand content. You will film short-form and long-form videos, document design and manufacturing processes, and build a growing library of proprietary footage for multiple platforms.

Work with the Creative Director and Editor to craft hooks, narratives and platform-tailored content, ensuring lighting, sound and colour grade meet luxury-brand standards.

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Formal qualification in film, marketing, communications, or media.
• At least 2 to 3 years of experience in filming, photography, and video editing.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and Photoshop.
• Strong storytelling skills.
• Hands-on experience with mirrorless or DSLR cameras, lenses, and stabilization equipment.
• Knowledge of studio or on-location lighting setups and recording clean sound using wireless microphones.
• Proficiency in video editing and colour grading alongside graphic tools like Photoshop.
• Ability to craft short-form and long-form videos tailored for platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
• Crafting hooks, narrative arcs, and concise script outlines for digital campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Film high-quality brand and social content.
• Capture jewellery with technically appropriate lighting and detail.
• Document Shimansky's design and manufacturing processes.
• Capture brand experts authentically.
• Build a continuously growing library of proprietary footage.
• Capture content in formats appropriate for multiple platforms.
• Identify spontaneous storytelling opportunities beyond formal shoots.
• Work closely with the Creative Director and Editor.

Skills

Video filming

Storytelling

Lighting

Sound capture

Color grading

Camera operation

Education

Grade 12

Formal qualification in film/marketing/media

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Photoshop

Job description

Purpose of the role:

• Short-form video, founder content, craftsmanship, product, events
• Capture the people, craftsmanship, diamonds, jewellery and stories behind brand through compelling moving image.

Owns:

• Video capture
• Short-form content
• Behind-the-scenes storytelling
• Founder content
• Craftsmanship content
• Product videos (it's very important that the individual understands luxury but also how to capture jewellery perfectly)
• Event capture
• Social-first footage

Duties:

• Film high-quality brand and social content.
• Capture jewellery with technically appropriate lighting and detail.
• Document Shimansky's design and manufacturing processes.
• Capture brand experts authentically.
• Build a continuously growing library of proprietary footage.
• Capture content in formats appropriate for multiple platforms.
• Identify spontaneous storytelling opportunities rather than relying exclusively on formal shoots.
• Work closely with the Creative Director and Editor.

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• A formal qualification in film, marketing, communications, or media.
• At least 2 to 3 years of experience in filming, photography, and video editing
• Proficiency in software like Adobe Premiere Pro and Photoshop
• Strong storytelling skills
• Hands-on experience with mirrorless or DSLR cameras, lenses, and stabilization equipment.
• Knowledge of studio or on-location lighting setups and recording clean sound using wireless microphones.
• Proficiency in video editing and colour grading alongside graphic tools like Photoshop
• Ability to craft short-form and long-form videos tailored for platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
• Crafting hooks, narrative arcs, and concise script outlines for digital campaigns.
• Translating corporate identity, guidelines, and product placement goals into visual language