Short Form Videographer

About this role

WeTalkSound (WTS) is a Lagos-based 360 creative company with presence in London, New York and East Africa. The role focuses on producing fast, high-quality short-form vertical video content for social platforms to drive engagement and growth, while also supporting long-form storytelling and photography. The position involves leading capture and editing for Instagram Reels, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube Shorts, and repurposing longer footage into short assets. It requires collaboration with content, agency, visuals and label teams to align content with campaigns. The role is suitable for someone with a strong social-first videography background who understands African audiences and trends, and who is based in Lagos.</summary

What you would do

• Capture and edit short-form vertical video optimized for social platforms.
• Repurpose long-form footage into multiple short-form assets.
• Develop hooks, pacing, captions and storytelling structures for retention.
• Deliver quick-turn edits, often within 24–72 hours.
• Collaborate with content, agency, visuals and label teams to align content with campaign goals.
• Support production of explainers, interviews and other WeTalkSound video content.
• Capture lifestyle and event photography for web, social and campaign use.
• Contribute ideas that align storytelling with brand values and goals.

What they are asking for

• 1 to 3 years of videography and editing experience, ideally in a social-first environment.
• Strong portfolio of short-form, vertical, social-native content.
• Excellent instincts for hooks, pacing, storytelling and retention.
• Experience shooting with mobile, vlogging or professional camera equipment and lighting setups.
• Strong understanding of TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts.
• Proficiency with video editing software (CapCut, Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro or similar).
• Based in Lagos, Nigeria.
• Strong understanding of African audiences, culture and internet trends.

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