A Videographer creates video recordings of events and private ceremonies. Films and produces documentaries, commercials or music videos. Creates promotional videos for businesses and posts on company websites. Creates videos designed for internet distribution. Works with light and sound technicians.
Orange County, CA (with occasional travel to LA or San Diego) [can meet there or can meet at a base point and carpool]
Position Type:
Freelance / Project-Based /
Part-Time Compensation:
[Flat rate per project] About the
Role:
Looking for an enthusiastic, creative, and motivated Videographer & Video Editor to help shoot and edit engaging video content across social media platforms, with a focus on YouTube channel growth (vlogs, structured videos, tutorials) and short-form content (Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts). This is an ideal opportunity for a film/communications student, recent graduate, or freelance creator looking to build their portfolio, gain hands-on experience, and work on flexible, project-based shoots.
Key Responsibilities On-Location Filming:
Attend shoots to film high-quality footage for YouTube videos and vertical footage (or framed for vertical crop) for short-form content.
YouTube Video Editing:
Edit full-length YouTube videos with smooth pacing, clear storytelling, color grading, audio leveling, title cards, and engaging visual hooks.
Short-Form Content Creation:
Repurpose YouTube footage or shoot dedicated clips to edit into punchy, high-engagement Shorts, Reels, and TikToks featuring trending audio, captions, and text overlays.
Creative Collaboration:
Work together on shot lists, thumbnail ideas, visual themes, and video concepts prior to shoot days.
Travel:
On-location shoots will primarily take place around Orange County, with occasional travel to Los Angeles or San Diego (advance notice provided).
A link to a portfolio or portfolio clips demonstrating both long-form editing (narrative/pacing) and short-form vertical editing.
Equipment:
Equipment may also be provided or access to your own filming gear (DSLR/mirrorless camera or high-end smartphone with stabilization/gimbal and wireless mic setup) and editing software.
YouTube Knowledge:
Understanding of YouTube pacing, storytelling hooks, retention tactics, and thumbnail/title synergy.
Reliable Transportation Reliability & Turnaround:
Strong communication, punctual on shoot days, and able to meet agreed-upon delivery deadlines for video drafts. Perks & Benefits Flexible, project-based schedule built around your availability. Great portfolio-building opportunity for both long-form and short-form video production. How to Apply Please send a brief intro about yourself, a link to your portfolio/video samples (specifically highlighting any YouTube or short-form work), and your current gear setup if you have any.
