South Africa: Videographer / Digital Content Producer posted by Career Pathfinders

About the Role

Career Pathfinders, a leading field guide and conservation training organization, is seeking an organized, creative, and digitally savvy Videographer to join our Marketing team. We are looking for someone who can capture the magic of the bush, tell authentic conservation stories, and translate real moments into compelling visual content that inspires and engages audiences across digital platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and brainstorm creative video ideas aligned with marketing objectives

• Plan, film, and edit video content for use across websites, social media platforms, and digital campaigns

• Develop and present creative concepts and storyboards

• Execute full post-production workflows, including reviewing footage, rough cuts, sound mixing, colour correction, motion graphics, and final edits using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects

• Create multiple content outputs from a single shoot (e.g. reels, shorts, clips, long-form videos, stories)

• Capture both video and still photography content, including editing and postprocessing images

• Film on location in remote bush environments and at our campuses

• Record and edit voice-overs where required

• Collaborate closely with Marketing, Sales, and other internal stakeholders to ensure brand alignment

• Adapt content style to suit different platforms, audiences, and brand needs

• Manage project archiving, file organization, and secure backups upon completion

• Stay current with industry trends, tools, and platforms to keep content fresh and competitive

• Assist in recruiting and managing a media intern for short-term projects when required

• Support the setup and maintenance of a production and editing workflow for recording lectures and content

Requirements

Strong visual storytelling ability with a creative, solutions-focused mindset

Excellent photography and videography skills, including proficiency with camera equipment

High level of computer literacy and technical competence

Experience with sound recording and mixing

Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills

Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects

Physically fit and able to work long hours when required

Comfortable creating live content, stories, and real-time social media material

Qualifications

Degree or Diploma in Film, Video, Media, or a related field or equivalent practical experience

Social media and digital content creation experience

Salary & Benefits

Market-related, based on experience and demonstrated skill during the interview process