Videographer - Fixed-Term Contract

About Coolr

Coolr is an independent social media agency comprising creatives, social experts, and content publishers that connect major brands such as Burger King, Lidl, Deliveroo, and Compare the Market with their audiences on a large scale. The agency is experiencing rapid growth and aims to become a leading social agency in the UK, US, and beyond by 2026.

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled Videographer for a 7-month fixed-term contract to join our in-house production squad, producing football-centric social content throughout the English Football League (EFL) season. The role requires traveling to various EFL clubs across the UK, creating engaging social-first videos showcasing players, teams, and club settings. While filming will be involved, the bulk of the work focuses on video editing and post-production.

Key Responsibilities

• Shoot high-quality social media content at EFL club locations across the UK.
• Edit short-form videos tailored for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts, with an emphasis on editing tasks.
• Collaborate closely with producers, creatives, and other videographers to realize ideas, scripts, and storyboards.
• Direct players and contributors to foster a relaxed atmosphere and capture authentic and engaging footage.
• Create various content types including interviews, challenges, behind-the-scenes clips, and campaign videos.
• Enhance videos using captions, graphic elements, music, and sound design to make content platform-ready.
• Organize and manage footage, project files, and media workflows efficiently.
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high creative and technical standards and meeting deadlines.
• Identify additional content creation opportunities and creative edits from each shoot.
• Assist with the setup, preparation, and upkeep of camera, lighting, and audio gear.
• Travel regularly within the UK, which includes early mornings, late evenings, overnight stays about 3 to 4 times monthly, and occasional weekend shoots.
• Stay current with the latest social media trends, editing methods, and video production best practices.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a videographer with a strong portfolio showcasing social-first content across platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.
• Expertise in Adobe Premiere Pro; experience with After Effects is advantageous.
• Ability to film using both smartphones and professional cameras such as Sony FX3 or equivalents.
• Comprehensive understanding of lighting, camera handling, composition, and audio recording techniques.
• Talent for transforming creative ideas into compelling, platform-optimized videos with attention to pacing, current trends, and storytelling.
• Comfortable in fast-paced settings, managing multiple projects, and adapting to evolving priorities.
• Strong independent work capabilities as well as teamwork skills.
• Effective communication skills for engaging with contributors, clients, and internal stakeholders.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently throughout the UK.
• Experience producing sports content, especially football or working with professional athletes, is highly preferred.
• Passion for social media, emerging content trends, and football culture.

Benefits and Work Conditions

• Competitive salary aligned with experience and salary bands.
• Hybrid working model: three days in office and two days remote.
• 25 days of annual leave.
• Opportunity to work remotely from any location for two weeks annually.
• Birthday day off to celebrate personally.
• Wellbeing day off plus £50 voucher to support personal wellbeing.
• Free breakfast, snacks, and beverages available onsite.
• Additional perks including private healthcare, cycle to work scheme, tech scheme, and more.
• Regular team socials including weekly meetups, book club, and social club activities.
• Dog-friendly office environment.

Culture and Diversity

Coolr fosters a collaborative, supportive team environment focused on creativity and pushing boundaries to deliver outstanding client campaigns. The agency embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion by ensuring a safe and welcoming space for everyone to express their authentic selves, driving innovation and success collectively.