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.

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