Content Creator Videographer

About SMC Media

SMC Media is a growing social media marketing agency focused on building strategic, performance-driven content for brands across a variety of industries. Our team combines creative strategy, content production, and data-driven decision-making to help clients strengthen their digital presence and achieve measurable growth.

Position Overview

The Content Creator (Videographer) is responsible for the production and capture of client content based on approved creative direction, shot lists, scripts, and production plans. This role serves as the primary on-site production representative for SMC Media and is responsible for arriving prepared, directing talent when necessary, capturing all required footage, maintaining professional client interactions, and ensuring raw assets are properly organized and submitted following each shoot. This is a strong fit for someone who understands short-form social content, is confident behind the camera, works well with clients and talent, and can balance creative instincts with structured production requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend and execute scheduled on-site client shoots.
• Capture high-quality vertical video and supporting photo content for platforms including Instagram, TikTok, and other relevant social channels.
• Execute approved shot lists, scripts, creative direction, and production plans accurately and completely.
• Review production materials before each shoot to arrive prepared with a clear understanding of required deliverables.
• Direct clients, models, employees, or other on-camera talent when necessary to achieve the intended creative result.
• Capture sufficient takes, angles, B-roll, transitions, and supporting footage to give the post-production team flexibility during editing.
• Apply strong fundamentals in framing, composition, lighting, camera movement, focus, and audio capture.
• Adapt appropriately to changing production environments while maintaining the objectives of the approved creative direction.
• Identify opportunities for additional usable content while on-site without compromising required deliverables.
• Maintain professional communication and conduct when representing SMC Media on client premises.
• Coordinate with Creative Strategists, Content Managers, Editors, and leadership regarding production needs, questions, or potential blockers.
• Properly organize, label, and upload raw footage following each production.
• Ensure all required files and production deliverables are submitted to designated internal systems and storage locations by established deadlines.
• Maintain and properly handle assigned or rented production equipment.
• Communicate scheduling conflicts, equipment issues, production concerns, or other blockers proactively and within established timelines.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong understanding of short-form video and social-first content.
• Experience operating DSLR or mirrorless cameras and supporting production equipment.
• Understanding of camera settings, lighting, composition, stabilization, and audio.
• Ability to translate a creative brief or shot list into strong visual content.
• Confidence directing individuals who may not have previous on-camera experience.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to ensure required shots are not missed.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently while following established creative direction.
• Comfortable adapting quickly during fast-paced or unpredictable shoots.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel to scheduled local client shoots.
• Dependable availability and ability to commit to predetermined production schedules.
• Professional, accountable, and comfortable representing SMC Media directly in front of clients.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous videography, content creation, or production experience.
• Portfolio or reel demonstrating video production capabilities.
• Experience creating content specifically for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, or similar short-form platforms.
• Experience filming businesses, brands, events, lifestyle content, or social media campaigns.
• Familiarity with Sony camera systems, gimbals, wireless microphones, lighting equipment, and other common production tools.
• Experience working in an agency, freelance, or client-facing production environment is a plus.