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.