Social-First Videographer

TL;DR

Social-First Videographer: Producing fast, high-quality social-native vertical video content for platforms like LinkedIn, Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts with an accent on quick-turn edits, retention-focused storytelling, and repurposing long-form footage into multiple short-form assets. Focus on balancing speed with quality while capturing b-roll, supporting campaign and long-form storytelling, and collaborating cross-functionally with marketing and community teams.

Location: San Jose, California or Hybrid

Salary: USD 70,000 to USD 90,000 (annual)

Company

hirify.global builds active play experiences for families using technology and natural body motion.

What you will do

• Capture and edit short-form vertical video optimized for social platforms.
• Deliver quick-turn edits (often within 24–72 hours) with strong hooks, pacing, captions, and retention-focused storytelling.
• Repurpose long-form footage into multiple short-form assets and collaborate with social, community, and growth teams on campaign goals.
• Support campaign and long-form needs (brand videos, product explainers, interviews, launch content) and capture high-quality b-roll.
• Capture lifestyle and product photography and help manage assets in a visual library.
• Travel about once per month for events, community activations, user story shoots, and live demos.

Requirements

• 1–3+ years of experience in videography and editing, ideally in a consumer brand or social-first environment.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating short-form, vertical, social-native content.
• Proficiency with video editing tools such as Adobe Premiere or Final Cut Pro (or similar).
• Experience shooting with professional camera equipment and lighting setups.
• Strong understanding of social platform dynamics, trends, and content performance.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to have

• Experience in consumer tech, gaming, family, or lifestyle brands.
• Motion graphics experience.
• Experience capturing live events.
• Familiarity with photography editing tools such as Lightroom or Photoshop.
• Experience collaborating with and coaching executives or thought leaders on video content.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working hours and a vacation policy.
• Product-driven culture focused on individual growth.
• Hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies in the evolving gaming field.
• Competitive compensation package.