Health and Wellness Social Media - Looking for a project based videographer + editor for YouTube/social media videos

Videographer is needed in Laguna Niguel, United States.

Client: Health and Wellness Social Media

Location: Laguna Niguel, CA

Contract: Part-time, Internship, Freelance

Job Description

Looking for an enthusiastic, creative, and motivated Videographer & Video Editor to help shoot and edit engaging video content across social media platforms, with a focus on YouTube channel growth (vlogs, structured videos, tutorials) and short-form content (Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts). This is an ideal opportunity for a film/communications student, recent graduate, or freelance creator looking to build their portfolio, gain hands-on experience, and work on flexible, project-based shoots.

Key Responsibilities

• On-Location Filming: Attend shoots to film high-quality footage for YouTube videos and vertical footage for short-form content.
• YouTube Video Editing: Edit full-length YouTube videos with smooth pacing, clear storytelling, color grading, audio leveling, title cards, and engaging visual hooks.
• Short-Form Content Creation: Repurpose YouTube footage or shoot dedicated clips to edit into punchy, high-engagement Shorts, Reels, and TikToks featuring trending audio, captions, and text overlays.
• Creative Collaboration: Work together on shot lists, thumbnail ideas, visual themes, and video concepts prior to shoot days.
• Travel: On-location shoots will primarily take place around Orange County, with occasional travel to Los Angeles or San Diego (advance notice provided).

Requirements & Qualifications

• Portfolio/Sample Work: A link to a portfolio or portfolio clips demonstrating both long-form editing (narrative/pacing) and short-form vertical editing.
• Equipment: Access to filming gear (DSLR/mirrorless camera or high-end smartphone with stabilization/gimbal and wireless mic setup) and editing software.
• YouTube Knowledge: Understanding of YouTube pacing, storytelling hooks, retention tactics, and thumbnail/title synergy.
• Reliable Transportation.
• Reliability & Turnaround: Strong communication, punctual on shoot days, and able to meet agreed-upon delivery deadlines for video drafts.

Perks & Benefits

• Flexible, project-based schedule built around your availability.
• Great portfolio-building opportunity for both long-form and short-form video production.

Additional Information

Location: Orange County, CA (with occasional travel to LA or San Diego) [can meet there or can meet at a base point and carpool]

Position Type: Freelance / Project-Based / Part-Time

Compensation: [Flat rate per project] / Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

How to Apply

Please send a brief intro about yourself, a link to your portfolio/video samples (specifically highlighting any YouTube or short-form work), and your current gear setup if you have any.