Job Purpose
We are looking for a creative and highly talented Social Media Specialist whose core strength is mobile photography, videography, and short-form video editing. The ideal candidate can turn ideas, products, events, and everyday moments into engaging, platform-native content for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Snapchat, and other social platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Capture high-quality photos and videos using smartphones.
- Produce Reels, TikToks, Stories, UGC-style content, product videos, interviews, event coverage, and behind-the-scenes content.
- Handle content production from shooting through final edit.
- Edit videos with strong pacing, transitions, music, subtitles, sound effects, color correction, and branded elements.
- Apply strong composition, lighting, framing, camera movement, and visual storytelling techniques.
- Create vertical-first content optimized for 9:16 social media formats.
- Follow social media trends, viral formats, editing styles, hooks, sounds, and transitions.
- Work closely with the Social Media, Creative, Design, and Account Management teams to execute content briefs.
- Participate in brainstorming and propose creative content ideas for different brands.
- Attend client locations, events, activations, and shoots when required.
- Organize and archive captured footage and project files.
Required Skills
- Excellent mobile photography & videography skills.
- Excellent short-form video editing skills.
- Strong understanding of Reels, TikTok, Stories, Shorts, and UGC-style content.
- Strong visual eye for composition, lighting, framing, and storytelling.
- Knowledge of resolution, FPS, exposure, focus, white balance, stabilization, audio, and export settings.
- Ability to work quickly and independently while maintaining high creative quality.
- Strong awareness of current social media trends and platform updates.
Needed Knowledge or Experience Using These Tools:
Editing & Content: CapCut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, Lightroom, Photoshop, Canva Pro, Instagram/TikTok native editing tools. After Effects and DaVinci Resolve are an advantage.
Production Equipment: iPhone Pro/Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy Ultra, DJI Osmo Mobile or similar gimbal, tripod, wireless microphone (DJI Mic/RØDE), portable LED lighting, power banks, and mobile production accessories.
AI Tools: ChatGPT and relevant AI tools for content ideation, scripting, subtitles, video enhancement, and content production.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in social media content creation, mobile videography, and video editing.
- Agency or multi-brand experience is preferred.
- Degree/diploma in Digital Media, Multimedia, Marketing, Film, or related field is an advantage.
- A strong portfolio/showreel demonstrating mobile-shot and edited social media content is mandatory.
Key Attributes
Creative • Trend-aware • Fast • Detail-oriented • Proactive • Flexible • Visually driven • Team player
