Freelance Social Media Videographer

Later is the enterprise leader in social media and influencer marketing software, services, and data, trusted by leading brands and agencies worldwide. Following our acquisition of Mavely, the Everyday Influencer Platform®, Later enables brands to scale creator partnerships from nano to premium influencers while managing social media content and campaigns across all major social and affiliate networks. Through proprietary performance data, marketing leaders can drive attributable sales and optimize social commerce with our software platform or award-winning services.

Later is founded on two success stories that began in 2014: Mavrck, the industry-leading influencer marketing solution (now Later Influence™), and Later, the best social media management platform (now Later Social™) and first-to-market link in bio tool, Later Link in Bio. In 2024, Mavrck and Later officially joined together as one unified business, with a shared vision: to enable the world to make a living with their creativity.

We’re trusted by the top social platforms, with partnerships and integrations with Meta, TikTok, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Pinterest.

We enable marketers to create high-performing content and engage in authentic collaborations with creators to reach new audiences, drive engagement, and generate predictable ROI.

Location: On-Site in Los Angeles

Type: Contract, Ongoing

Duration: Between 15-20 / hours per week; No more than 40 hours / week

# of Openings: 1

Position Overview:

We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Social Media Videographer to join our team and bring our brand to life through compelling video content. This role will be responsible for planning, shooting, and editing short-form videos tailored for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Facebook, and LinkedIn. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of social trends, storytelling, and how to create scroll-stopping content that engages and grows audiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, shoot, and edit high-quality video content optimized for social media platforms.
  
  
• Collaborate with the marketing and content teams to develop video strategies aligned with campaign goals.
  
  
• Stay up to date with current trends, audio, and viral formats across platforms to ensure relevance.
  
  
• Edit footage using tools like Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, CapCut, or similar.
  
  
• Organize and maintain an efficient post-production workflow for fast turnarounds.
  
  
• Manage video shoots, including lighting, audio, location, and camera setup.
  
  
• Maintain an organized library of raw and edited footage.
  
  
• Occasionally appear on camera or direct talent, influencers, or team members.
  
  

Requirements

• Proven experience as a videographer and video editor with a portfolio of social-first content.
  
  
• Proficient in video editing software and mobile editing apps.
  
  
• Knowledge of social media platforms, specs, and best practices (especially TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts).
  
  
• Strong storytelling, visual composition, and creative direction skills.
  
  
• Ability to work independently and under tight deadlines.
  
  
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, content-driven environment.
  
  
• (Bonus) Photography, motion graphics, or animation experience.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in video production, preferably for a brand, agency, or media company.
  
  
• Degree in Film, Media, Communications, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
  
  
• Experience with DSLR/mirrorless cameras and studio lighting setups.
  
  

Where we work

We have offices in Boston, MA; Vancouver, BC; Chicago, IL; and Vancouver, WA. For select positions, we are open to hiring fully remote candidates. We post our positions in the location(s) where we are open to having the successful candidate be located.

Diversity, inclusion, and accessibility

At Later, we are committed to fostering a culture rooted in an inclusion-first mindset at every level of the company, embracing the importance of hiring and building teams for culture add rather than culture fit. We openly build and maintain unbiased hiring, pay, and promotion practices to create a foundation for an equitable workplace, paving the way for systemic change.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or age. Please let us know if you require any accommodations or support during the recruitment process.