Social Videographer Job at Pulse Nigeria

Pulse is Africa’s leading innovative media company, informing and engaging Africa’s young audience - and providing expansive media reach and creative marketing solutions to partners. We run news websites and social channels and marketing and production across Francophone and Anglophone West Africa and East Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Social Videographer

Job Location: Maryland, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are looking for Social Videographers to create high-quality, engaging short-form video content for Pulse’s social platforms and to cover live events.
• The role requires a hands-on creator who can shoot, edit, and package videos for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and Facebook. Social Videographers will work closely with the Instagram Lead, TikTok Lead, and Creator Lead to bring ideas to life - from trending challenges and explainers to event coverage and creator collabs.
• This role is for someone who is both technically skilled and creatively attuned to youth culture, and who thrives in both fast-turnaround social media editing and on-the-ground event environments.

Key Responsibilities
Content Production:

• Shoot and edit short-form videos optimised for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and Facebook.
• Capture social-first footage in studio and field settings, adapting to both controlled shoots and spontaneous content moments.
• Package videos with captions, graphics, transitions, and music for maximum impact.
• Ensure the content is mobile-first, visually appealing, and designed to capture audiences quickly.

Event Coverage:

• Cover live events, including concerts, red carpets, celebrity appearances, brand activations, and influencer gatherings.
• Capture behind-the-scenes moments and trending content during events for real-time publishing.
• Work with editorial and social teams to ensure event coverage is optimised for social platforms.
• Edit and publish highlights quickly to maximise visibility while the event is still trending.

Creative Collaboration:

• Work with Social Content Leads to execute briefs and trending concepts.
• Collaborate with the Creator Lead on creator-led productions and event collabs.
• Partner with Graphic Designers to integrate branded templates and motion graphics.
• Contribute to team brainstorms with fresh ideas for video formats.

Trend Awareness & Adaptation:

• Stay on top of TikTok/Instagram trends, audio tracks, filters, and editing styles.
• Quickly adapt trending formats into Pulse-branded content.
• Recommend new content experiments, transitions, and creative approaches.

Technical Execution:

• Operate cameras, lighting, and audio equipment for shoots and live event coverage.
• Edit content using CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, or Final Cut Pro.
• Optimise aspect ratios (9:16, 1:1, 16:9) and lengths for multi-platform delivery.
• Maintain organised file management for footage and edits.

Performance & Improvement:

• Review performance data with Social Leads to identify winning content styles.
• Continuously refine editing, pacing, and storytelling techniques based on audience feedback.
• Support reporting with creative takeaways for future planning.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience creating video content for social media platforms.
• Strong portfolio of TikToks, Reels, event coverage, or short-form video content.
• Proficiency in video editing software (CapCut, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and After Effects is a plus.
• Ability to shoot with both smartphones and professional cameras.
• Knowledge of lighting, sound, and filming setups for both studio and live events.
• Strong grasp of social-first storytelling: quick hooks, engaging transitions, fast-paced edits.
• Experience in capturing and editing event-based content under tight timelines.
• Bonus: photography skills for social event coverage.

Benefits

• Flexible Hybrid Work Model
• Health Insurance Cover
• Group Life Insurance Cover
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Annual Bonuses
• Telecommunication Allowance.