Videographer and Content Creator

Job Title: Videographer and Content Creator

Department: Marketing & Communications

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya

Reports to: Digital Marketing Lead

Our Client is a real estate development company committed to creating quality homes and delivering exceptional value to its customers. Through innovative developments, thoughtful design and a commitment to quality, we seek to redefine modern living. They are seeking a talented and creative Videographer & Content Creator to join their marketing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for conceptualising, shooting and editing high-quality video content that showcases our developments, strengthens our brand identity and supports our marketing and sales objectives. 

Key Responsibilities

1. Videography & Video Production

 Plan, shoot and produce high-quality marketing and promotional videos.

 Capture professional footage of properties, show houses, construction progress, architectural features and lifestyle amenities.

 Produce property walkthroughs, project showcases, promotional videos and corporate brand content.

 Conduct video shoots at various sites developments and other designated locations.

 Capture interviews, customer testimonials, staff features and corporate events.

 Ensure professional camera operation, lighting, framing, composition and sound recording.

2. Video Editing & Post-Production

 Edit raw footage into professional, engaging and compelling marketing videos.

 Perform colour correction, colour grading, sound design and audio enhancement.

 Incorporate motion graphics, transitions, animations, subtitles and other visual elements where appropriate.

 Produce content in different formats and aspect ratios for various digital platforms.

 Ensure consistency in visual quality and adherence to the company's brand guidelines.

 Manage and maintain an organised library of raw footage, edited videos and other visual assets.

3. Social Media Content Creation

 Create engaging short-form videos for Instagram Reels, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube Shorts.

 Develop creative visual concepts that align with marketing campaigns and content strategies.

 Identify relevant social media trends and explore creative ways to incorporate them into the company's content.

 Collaborate with the marketing team to develop video scripts, storyboards and production plans.

 Create content that communicates the unique selling points, features and benefits of each development.

4. Corporate & Brand Storytelling

 Produce corporate videos that communicate the companys vision, values, philosophy and commitment to quality.

 Document construction milestones, project developments and handover activities.

 Create customer experience stories, testimonials and other trust-building content.

 Support the production of content for launches, exhibitions, events and other corporate activities.

5. Photography & Graphic Design

 Capture high-quality photographs of properties, developments, events and corporate activities.

 Edit and retouch photographs for digital marketing and promotional use.

 Assist with basic graphic design and visual content production where necessary. Graphic design proficiency will be an added advantage.

6. Collaboration & Content Planning

 Work closely with the Digital Marketing Lead and wider marketing team to understand campaign objectives and content requirements.

 Participate in creative brainstorming and content planning sessions.

 Provide creative input on video concepts, storytelling approaches and production techniques.

 Coordinate shoot schedules and ensure timely delivery of assigned projects.

Qualifications & Requirements

 Diploma or degree in Film Production, Videography, Digital Media, Multimedia, Photography or a related field.

 At least 2–4 years of relevant professional experience in videography and video production, with a strong portfolio demonstrating capability. Candidates with more extensive experience are encouraged to apply.

 Proficiency in professional video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve or Final Cut Pro.

 Experience operating professional cameras, lenses, lighting and audio equipment.

 Strong understanding of cinematography, composition, lighting, framing and sound recording.

 Demonstrable experience creating content for social media and digital marketing.

 Knowledge of current video formats, social media trends and platform-specific content requirements.

 Strong storytelling, creative thinking and visual communication skills.

 Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

 Ability and willingness to travel between project sites and other filming locations.

 A strong portfolio or showreel is mandatory.

Added Advantage

 Experience in real estate, architecture, construction, hospitality or lifestyle content production.

 Knowledge of drone videography and aerial filming.

 Basic graphic design skills using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator or Canva.

 Experience with motion graphics and animation.

 Understanding of digital marketing and social media performance.

Personal Attributes The ideal candidate should be:

 Highly creative with a strong visual eye.

 Passionate about storytelling and content production.

 Proactive, self-driven and innovative.

 Organised and able to manage multiple assignments.

 Adaptable and comfortable working in different environments.

 Collaborative and receptive to feedback.

 Professional, reliable and attentive to detail.