This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and dynamic Videographer to join our fast-growing business at a pivotal moment for the brand.
Different Dog is a UK-based direct-to-consumer dog food brand that is revolutionising the way we feed our dogs. Founded in 2017 by husband-and-wife Charlie and Alex Thurstan, the B-corp company’s mission is to change dogs’ lives by providing them with fresh, nutritious, hand-cooked and high-quality meals made from human-grade ingredients, designed by nutritionists.
As we make significant investments in our brand to drive our growth ambitions, the Videographer will play a key role in expanding our online community and bringing our brand story to life with scroll-stopping content.
Reporting to the Creative Lead, the Videographer will be a highly creative individual brimming with fresh ideas and a passion for storytelling through film. They’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously while staying ahead of the latest social media trends. This role also involves working closely with dogs, so a genuine love for our four-legged friends is highly desirable!
Key responsibilities:
* End-to-end production: plan, script, shoot and edit engaging video content for multiple channels, including paid and organic social media and website. Ensuring content aligns with brand guidelines
* Focus on storytelling: bring our brand to life through compelling and imaginative storytelling, developing narratives that resonate with our audience and build connections
* Adaptable filming styles balance high-res, premium footage (camera) and native/UGC shots (phone), understanding when each style is most effective
* Ideation and innovation: challenge the status quo by bringing fresh, creative ideas to the table, while working with the team on concepts that build brand recognition and trust
* Spot and implement trends: stay on top of industry trends within the pet food market and beyond. Monitor creative excellence across channels and integrate insights into your own planning and execution
* Social Media expertise: produce engaging short-form videos for both paid and organic Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts, creating a mix of repurposed and original content
* Dynamic shooting techniques: experiment with innovative transitions and filming techniques to capture the audience’s attention. Push creative boundaries to produce content that stops users mid-scroll
* Multi-media mastery: enhance video production with animation, overlays and other visual elements to transform videos from good to incredible!
While our ideal candidate looks like the below, we understand that not every experience or skill set will match. If some aspects of your experience don't exactly match, don't let that put you off applying. We're more interested in your potential, passion, and how you can contribute to the team.
* Creative at heart with a portfolio filled with premium content and innovative social media edits that showcase your storytelling skills
* Passionate about video production, with expertise in shooting and editing compelling content
* Proficient in editing software such as Adobe Suite or Resolve, with a focus on delivering polished results
* Confident directing and filming in busy, fast-paced environments while maintaining a professional and creative edge
* Trend-savvy, with a sharp ability to spot and stay ahead of industry and platform-specific trends
* Quick-thinking and adaptable, able to problem-solve on set (because even the best-trained dogs can be unpredictable!)
* Strong interpersonal skills, with a talent for building relationships and working collaboratively with key stakeholders across the business
* Highly organised and independent, capable of managing your own schedule while contributing effectively as part of the wider team
* Driver’s license preferred, given the location of our offices
Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid
This role offers a hybrid approach, giving you the best of both worlds: spend part of the week working from home editing and planning, and the rest of the time filming on location, or on-site at our kitchens in Shrewsbury and Telford, Shropshire. Here, you’ll capture the everyday magic behind the scenes (with plenty of opportunities to cuddle our office dogs)!
Benefits:
* Flexible/hybrid working model
* Employee discount on Different Dog subscription
* 24 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off Company events
* Company pension
* Free, on-site parking
* Wellness programme
* Dog-friendly office (of course!)
Different Dog is an equal-opportunity employer. If you are interested in this role, please send your CV along with your portfolio/examples of your work to sarahj@differentdog.com