Freelance Videographer

Cuddle Buddies is one of the fastest-growing animal online media and is a part of the biggest entertainment platform in South Africa ( Briefly News ).

We are looking for Junior/Middle videographer/content creator who is able to build a consistent pipeline of long-form wildlife content for our new YouTube channel. The Videographer will be responsible for capturing high-quality nature footage and ambient sound, editing the content into engaging videos, and creating thumbnails that support channel performance and audience growth.

Role Description The Videographer role is a full-time remote position responsible for producing high-quality video content.

Key accountabilities

  • Capture 2–3-hour wildlife and nature videos daily (video and audio)
  • Record clean, immersive ambient sound
  • Review and select the most engaging footage
  • Perform basic video editing
  • Apply color correction and LUTs when necessary
  • Export final videos according to YouTube specifications
  • Design YouTube thumbnails
  • Deliver projects on time and according to quality standards.
Key challenges to success in position
  • Capturing engaging wildlife footage in natural environments
  • Unpredictable weather and outdoor filming conditions
  • Managing and reviewing large amounts of raw footage
  • Working independently without direct supervision
  • Recording high-quality ambient audio in the field
Travel requirements and frequency
  • Regular travel to natural outdoor locations, depending on workload.
  • No international travel required.
  • Candidate must have reliable access to suitable filming locations.
Skills and knowledge required Must-have:
  • Video shooting experience using action cameras or digital cameras.
  • Video editing skills
  • Basic color correction skills
  • Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, or similar software.
  • Ability to create YouTube thumbnails using Photoshop, Canva, or similar tools.
  • Understanding of YouTube content standards and formats.
  • Strong organisational and time-management skills.
Desirable
  • Wildlife or nature videography experience.
  • Knowledge of YouTube analytics and performance metrics.
  • Drone operation experience.
  • Understanding of wildlife behaviour and outdoor filming techniques.
Professional experience Must-have:
  • Experience in videography and editing.
  • Portfolio demonstrating filming and editing capabilities.
Desirable:
  • Experience producing YouTube content.
  • Experience filming wildlife, nature, travel, or outdoor content.
  • Freelance content production experience.
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