Confidential - Freelance Videographer/Editor

Videographer is needed in Dayton, United States.

Client: Confidential

Location: Dayton, OH

Contract: Freelance

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Video Producer & Content Creator to support ongoing video marketing initiatives. This role requires an individual who can manage the full video production process, including planning, directing, filming, editing, and delivering polished content for YouTube, social media, and digital marketing campaigns. This position involves a combination of office-based and on-location filming throughout Southwest Ohio and surrounding markets.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Marketing Director to understand project objectives, messaging, and creative direction.
• Plan, direct, and execute video shoots for marketing, educational, promotional, recruiting, and social media content.
• Operate cameras, lighting, audio, and stabilization equipment during production.
• Direct on-camera talent, interviews, and presentations.
• Coach and direct real estate agents, business professionals, and other on-camera talent who may have limited video experience.
• Edit video content for YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, websites, and other digital channels.
• Create motion graphics, animations, lower thirds, titles, and visual effects when appropriate.
• Repurpose long-form content into short-form clips and social media assets.
• Stay current on emerging video trends, platform updates, and AI-powered video production tools.
• Manage projects from production through final delivery while maintaining quality standards and deadlines.
• Incorporate feedback and revisions as requested during the review process.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience creating video content for clients.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating both long-form and short-form content.
• Advanced proficiency in: Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects.
• Experience with: Camera operation, Lighting setup, Audio recording.
• Interview and presentation-style filming.
• Ability to independently direct, shoot, and edit content.
• Strong understanding of YouTube content strategy and social media video best practices.
• Familiarity with current AI video tools and workflows.
• Strong communication, organization, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal stakeholders.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the Dayton region and surrounding markets, including on-location shoots up to one hour from Dayton.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience producing content for real estate, professional services, education, or corporate brands.
• Experience editing podcasts and multi-camera productions.
• Drone videography experience.
• Photography experience.
• Familiarity with Canva, Adobe Express, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Indesign, and Adobe Illustrator.
• Understanding of YouTube analytics, audience retention, and content optimization.

Reporting Relationship

This position works directly with the Marketing Director, who will assign projects and priorities, provide creative direction and project objectives, review drafts, and approve all final deliverables prior to publication or distribution. The Freelance Video Producer & Content Creator will execute projects according to established objectives and brand standards, provide creative recommendations, communicate project status proactively, and submit all content for review before release.

Equipment & Production Resources

Production equipment and filming locations are available for use, including:

• Professional camera equipment
• Lighting equipment
• Gimbal/stabilization equipment
• Office locations throughout the region
• Community and on-location filming environments

Applicants may use company-provided equipment or their own equipment, dependent on project needs and mutual agreement. Experience operating professional camera, lighting, and stabilization equipment is required.

Project Turnaround & Availability Expectations

This is a freelance contractor position with flexible scheduling. The contractor is responsible for managing their own work hours and workflow while meeting agreed-upon project deadlines.

Expected turnaround times include:

• Raw footage transfer within 48 hours of filming when requested.
• Reels, Shorts, and other short-form social media videos delivered as a finished product within 3 business days of the shoot date.
• Initial edits of YouTube videos, interviews, podcasts, and other long-form content delivered within 5 business days of the shoot date.
• Final approved YouTube videos and long-form content delivered within 7 calendar days of the shoot date, including requested revisions.
• Larger or more complex projects may have separate timelines established in advance.

The contractor must:

• Respond to project-related communications within one business day.
• Communicate proactively regarding project status and potential delays.
• Notify the Marketing Director immediately if a deadline may be impacted.
• Be available for reasonable revisions during the review process.

Project Volume & Engagement Expectations

This position will begin on a project-by-project basis, allowing both parties to evaluate fit, communication, quality, and workflow. Successful completion of initial projects may lead to an ongoing freelance relationship and additional assignments. While project volume may vary based on business needs, we anticipate a long-term need of approximately:

• Up to 2 video projects per week.
• A mix of short-form and long-form content.
• Marketing, recruiting, educational, and brand awareness content.
• Occasional event, testimonial, and special project work.

Applicants should have the capacity to support consistent ongoing work while maintaining the turnaround expectations outlined in this posting.

Typical Deliverables

• YouTube videos
• Podcast videos
• Social media reels and shorts
• Educational and training videos
• Recruiting videos
• Brand awareness campaigns
• Event recap videos
• Testimonial videos
• Market update videos
• Community and lifestyle content

To Apply

Please submit:

• Portfolio or demo reel
• Three examples of content you personally directed, filmed, and edited
• Examples of YouTube and social media content
• Brief description of your production and editing experience
• Typical turnaround times
• Availability
• Hourly rate and/or project-based pricing

Pay & Benefits

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person