Social Swells Marketing is looking for an experienced freelance videographer to collaborate with our team on cinematic, high-quality video content for restaurants, hospitality brands, and other local businesses.
We’re looking for someone who understands how to capture a brand’s atmosphere, tell a story through visuals, and create content that makes people stop scrolling. From beautifully filmed food and cocktails to restaurant interiors, chef features, and brand storytelling, we want someone with a strong creative eye who can bring concepts to life.
This is a contractor position with opportunities for ongoing, project-based work.
Responsibilities
- Film cinematic short-form video content for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and other digital platforms.
- Capture restaurant food, drinks, interiors, chefs, staff, and overall brand atmosphere.
- Execute creative direction and shot lists developed in collaboration with our marketing team.
- Use professional camera equipment, lighting, and stabilization techniques to produce polished footage.
- Adapt filming styles to each client's brand, goals, and creative direction.
- Deliver organized, high-quality raw footage on agreed-upon timelines.
- Collaborate with our team during on-location shoots throughout Central New Jersey.
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional videography experience.
- A portfolio demonstrating cinematic commercial or branded video work.
- Proven experience filming for restaurants, hospitality brands, or food and beverage businesses.
- Strong understanding of lighting, composition, camera movement, frame rates, and visual storytelling.
- Own professional camera equipment, lenses, and any essential filming accessories.
- Reliable transportation and the ability to travel to client locations throughout Central New Jersey.
- Strong communication, professionalism, attention to detail, and reliability.
- Comfortable collaborating with a marketing team and following creative direction.
Compensation
Compensation: Up to $300 per hour, depending on experience and project scope. Independent contractor position with flexible, project-based scheduling and potential for ongoing collaboration.
Rates will be discussed and agreed upon before each project. Opportunities for recurring monthly work are available for the right fit.
Location & Work Arrangement
- Central New Jersey, with a focus on Monmouth County and surrounding areas.
- Freelance, independent contractor position.
- Primarily on-location filming.
- Flexible, project-based scheduling with potential for ongoing collaboration.
We’re looking for a creative partner who takes pride in their craft and knows how to make a brand look and feel exceptional.
