Short Form Videographer

WeTalkSound (WTS) is a 360 creative company based in Lagos, with footprints in London, New York, and East Africa. We leverage community, content, and technology to create digital and in-person experiences for brands and consumers. We have one of the most powerful voices in the West African creative, Afrobeats, and pop culture space, and we use it to convey strong narratives and amplify creative brands we work with.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Short Form Videographer

Location: Lagos

Description

• We are seeking a highly creative and execution-focused Social-First Videographer to join our content team.
• This role is responsible for producing fast, high-quality, social-native video content that drives engagement, builds brand affinity, and fuels organic growth.
• You will lead the capture and editing of short-form vertical video for platforms like Instagram Reels, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts, while also supporting long-form storytelling and photography needs across the company.
• This is an excellent opportunity for someone who understands how modern content moves, emotionally, culturally, and quickly.

Core Responsibilities
Primary - Social-First Content Production:

• Capture and edit short-form vertical video optimized for social platforms.
• Deliver quick-turn edits (often within 24–72 hours).
• Develop strong hooks, pacing, captions, and storytelling structures designed for retention.
• Repurpose long-form footage into multiple short-form assets.
• Collaborate with content, agency, visuals and label teams to align content with campaign goals.

Secondary - Campaign & Long-Form Support:

• 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.

Must-Haves

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

Nice To Haves:

• Experience in entertainment, music, culture and lifestyle brands.
• Motion graphics experience.
• Experience capturing live events.
• Experience capturing vox pops and interviews.
• Familiarity with photography editing tools such as Lightroom or Photoshop.