Videographer

VIDEOGRAPHER – OUTDOOR & AUTOMOTIVE CONTENT

Location: Dubai, UAE

Department: Marketing

Work Schedule: Full-time (may require weekend and flexible shooting schedules)

ABOUT US

OMODA & JAECOO are new automotive brands under CHERY INTERNATIONAL, a Fortune Global 500 company.

OMODA represents modern design, advanced technology, and a new-generation automotive lifestyle, offering innovative and stylish crossover vehicles designed around the needs of global customers.

JAECOO is a new-generation urban off-road brand focused on refined design, advanced technology, safety, and capable four-wheel-drive performance.

AUTORUN is the authorized automotive dealer for OMODA & JAECOO and iCAUR in Dubai, representing innovative and rapidly growing automotive brands in the UAE market.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are looking for a creative, skilled, and motivated Videographer to join our Marketing Team in Dubai.

The successful candidate will be responsible for producing high-quality outdoor and automotive video content, including vehicle features, promotional campaigns, social media videos, customer delivery stories, vehicle launches, and event coverage.

This role requires strong videography and video-editing skills, a creative approach to storytelling, and the ability to capture dynamic automotive content across different outdoor locations in Dubai. The candidate will work closely with the Marketing and Content Teams to develop engaging visual content that aligns with brand guidelines and current social media trends.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Video Production and Shooting

• Plan and shoot outdoor video content for vehicle launches promotional campaigns, vehicle features, social media, and customer stories.
• Identify, scout, and coordinate suitable outdoor filming locations across Dubai.
• Coordinate with the Marketing Team to arrange filming permits and location permissions where required.
• Capture professional automotive footage, including static shots, tracking shots, driving sequences, and detailed vehicle shots.
• Apply appropriate camera angles, lighting, composition, and camera movements to produce high-quality visual content.
• Cover showroom activities, customer deliveries, events, and other marketing activities when required.

Video Editing and Post-Production

• Edit and finalize videos, including cutting, colour correction, colour grading, motion graphics, music, and sound design.
• Ensure all video content follows the respective brand guidelines and visual standards.
• Adapt videos into different formats and dimensions for Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and other digital platforms.
• Produce both vertical and horizontal video content based on campaign and platform requirements.
• Maintain consistency in video quality, storytelling, and branding across all projects.
• Ensure timely completion and delivery of edited videos.

Creative Content and Social Media Trends

• Stay updated with the latest videography, editing, and social media trends.
• Suggest fresh creative concepts, video ideas, and engaging formats for automotive marketing campaigns.
• Develop visually appealing content that highlights vehicle features, technology, design, and customer experiences.
• Work closely with the Marketing and Social Media Teams to align video content with campaign objectives.
• Explore new creative techniques and AI-powered video tools to enhance content production.

Equipment and Technical Management

• Prepare, operate, and maintain cameras, lighting equipment, microphones, gimbals, and other video production equipment.
• Ensure all equipment is properly maintained and ready before every shoot.
• Demonstrate the ability to independently set up and operate professional filming equipment at outdoor locations.
• Organize, back up, and archive raw footage and final edited videos systematically.
• Ensure the safe handling and proper storage of all company-owned production equipment.

Coordination and General Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Marketing Team regarding shooting schedules, scripts, vehicles, locations, and logistical arrangements.
• Work collaboratively with the Marketing, Content, Sales, and other relevant teams.
• Remain flexible with changing shooting schedules, outdoor conditions, and business requirements.
• Complete assigned projects within agreed timelines and quality standards.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by the reporting manager in line with the role and business requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• Proven experience as a Videographer with a strong portfolio demonstrating outdoor video production.
• Previous experience or familiarity with the automotive or vehicle industry, particularly automotive videography.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects.
• Hands-on experience with professional cameras, lighting, audio equipment, gimbals, and other video production tools.
• Ability to independently set up and operate filming equipment at outdoor locations.
• Good knowledge of outdoor filming locations across Dubai.
• Valid driving license (UAE driving license preferred).
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.
• Strong understanding of composition, lighting, camera movement, and visual storytelling.
• Knowledge of current video production and social media trends.
• Strong video-editing, colour-grading, and post-production skills.
• Creative thinking with the ability to develop fresh and engaging content ideas.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with different teams.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends when required.
• Reliable, disciplined, proactive, and able to meet tight deadlines.

Additional Skills (Advantage)

• Knowledge of CapCut for fast-paced, trend-driven social media content.
• Experience using AI video-generation and enhancement tools.
• Arabic language skills.
• Experience operating drones or car-mounted camera rigs.
• Additional experience in advanced colour grading, sound design, and motion graphics.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary package.
• Company-provided medical insurance and residence visa in accordance with UAE law.
• Opportunities to work with established and growing automotive brands.
• Exposure to professional automotive marketing and creative content production.
• Opportunities to develop creative and technical skills.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to contribute to exciting automotive campaigns and brand-building initiatives.