Videographer / Video Content Creator Maryland

📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW Lightread Consulting is actively recruiting for a Videographer / Video Content Creator position in Maryland. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Media / Advertising / Branding sector looking to advance their careers in Nigeria's dynamic job market.

🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE We are seeking talented individuals with the following profile: • Experience Level: Not Specified • Educational Background: Bachelor or equivalent • Industry Focus: Media / Advertising / Branding • Location Preference: in Maryland

💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS IN NIGERIA The Videographer / Video Content Creator position is an important role within Nigeria's Media / Advertising / Branding sector, offering meaningful career development and professional growth opportunities.

📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTS This role in Media / Advertising / Branding offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations in Nigeria.

📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCE When applying for this Videographer / Video Content Creator position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the Not Specified requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Bachelor • Specific achievements in the Media / Advertising / Branding field • Any certifications or specialized training • Proficiency in relevant software and tools

🌍 NIGERIA JOB MARKET CONTEXT The Media / Advertising / Branding sector in Nigeria continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. With Nigeria's growing economy and increasing foreign investment, this position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

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Lightread Consulting is a professional Human Resources (HR) and recruitment agency based in Lagos, Nigeria. The firm primarily helps Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) optimize their workforce by handling end-to-end personnel management. They specialize in candidate screening to ensure businesses hire pre-vetted, reliable workers. We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: Videographer / Video Content Creator

Location: Maryland, Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time Role Summary

We are seeking a creative and skilled Videographer/Video Content Creator responsible for developing, shooting, editing, and producing high-quality video content that strengthens the brand, supports marketing campaigns, increases audience engagement, and contributes to measurable business growth across social media, digital, and offline channels.

Develop creative and engaging video concepts aligned with the brand, products, campaigns, and marketing objectives. Plan, shoot, and produce high-quality video content for social media, advertising campaigns, and digital platforms. Create engaging short-form content for Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and other relevant platforms. Produce product demonstrations, promotional videos, lifestyle content, behind-the-scenes footage, and customer-experience videos. Cover in-store activities, events, activations, campaigns, and other brand-related experiences. Edit videos using strong hooks, storytelling, pacing, music, sound effects, captions, transitions, and visual effects. Develop performance-driven video advertisements designed to support customer acquisition and marketing campaigns. Create trend-based and culturally relevant content that drives reach, engagement, and brand visibility. Repurpose existing content into multiple formats and platform-specific versions. Collaborate closely with the Social Media Manager and Brand & Growth Manager to develop content that supports campaign objectives and KPIs. Ensure all video content aligns with the company's visual identity, tone, and brand guidelines. Stay updated on emerging social media trends, video formats, editing styles, and content opportunities. Organise and maintain video footage, project files, raw materials, and other creative assets. Review video performance and audience insights to identify opportunities for improving future content. Manage multiple video projects while meeting agreed deadlines and quality standards.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Interested candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree Proven experience in videography, video production, and video editing. Strong visual storytelling and creative content development skills. Proficiency in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut, Final Cut Pro, or equivalent tools. Working knowledge of Adobe After Effects or other motion graphics tools is an added advantage. Good understanding of camera operation, framing, composition, lighting, and audio recording. Strong knowledge of short-form social media content and current content trends. Ability to create strong hooks and compelling visual narratives. Basic knowledge of colour grading, sound design, subtitles, transitions, and motion graphics. Understanding of branding, social media marketing, and digital marketing principles. Ability to translate marketing objectives into creative and effective video concepts. Ability to shoot and edit content independently from concept to final delivery. A portfolio demonstrating previous video production and editing work is required.

Soft Skills

Highly creative with strong attention to detail. Excellent visual storytelling and communication skills. Strong understanding of social media trends and audience behaviour. Good communication and teamwork skills. Strong time-management and organisational abilities. Ability to work independently and take initiative. Willingness to experiment, test new ideas, and adapt to changing trends. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to work. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.

N150,000 – N200,000 per month (depending on experience and skill level). Application Closing Date

20th October, 2026. Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using "VIDEOGRAPHER / VIDEO CONTENT CREATOR" as the subject of the mail.

Important

Only candidates who reside in or around Lugbe, Airport Road, or nearby areas and are available to resume immediately or at very short notice will be considered. Please ensure your CV clearly indicates your current location, years of experience, and relevant administrative experience.