Lead Videographer Coolr Studios · London · Hybrid Remote

Wearecoolr; London; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000

Job description

Who are Coolr?

We’re an independent social media agency and team of creatives, social experts, content publishers and change makers.

Completely wired into popular culture, our work connects brands with their audiences at scale. With clients such as Burger King, Lidl, Deliveroo and Samsung (to name drop a few) our aim is to be the biggest social agency in the world.

With 70% growth last year the agency is growing at a rapid rate but we’re only just getting started… In 2025 we have ambitious plans for our agency and to truly become the stand-out social agency in the UK, the US and beyond.

We have a strong platform for growth and have made great strides forward – now we really want to take things to the next level.

About the role:

We are looking for a Lead Videographer, who will play a key role in shaping our video output, bringing fresh ideas and problem-solving skills to produce standout moments across social platforms. You will collaborate closely with teams across production, design, and editing to oversee and optimise video production workflows, ensuring seamless execution across a diverse range of projects.

You will drive creativity, efficiency, and innovation, ensuring top-quality content that meets brand goals.

The job

1. Lead a team of in-house and freelance videographers.
2. Direct and coordinate talent, camera operators, sound, lighting, and other crew members during shoots.
3. Ensure high-quality video production standards across all content, including lighting, framing, sound, and equipment usage.
4. Provide guidelines, direction and support for regionally produced social and digital assets, alongside the social content lead.
5. Work closely with the creative and marketing teams to deliver content that brings to life the brand, its values and key campaigns.
6. Provide guidance and mentorship to videographers and other creative team members, helping them develop their skills and grow within the agency.
7. Assign tasks, manage team workload, and ensure the team is working efficiently toward shared goals.
8. Work closely with directors, producers, and other creative team members to execute a variety of video projects.
9. Oversee the maintenance and organisation of video production equipment, ensuring the team has access to the tools they need for each project.
10. Stay updated on the latest video production technology and recommend new tools or equipment that can enhance the agency’s video capabilities.

What we are looking for:

1. Be a first-class videographer, that has led on larger scale shoots, making sure overall quality meets the client’s standards.
2. Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of shooting social content.
3. Translate design concepts and storyboards to create high-end edits with a social first focus.
4. Be able to work at pace and possess a contemporary stylistic flair that can flex to all types of filmed content and all types of clients.
5. Confident with all digital moving image formats and technical delivery specifications.
6. Experience managing a small team (e.g., 2-5 people), with responsibilities including task delegation, performance management, and team development.
7. Strong organisational, administrative and time management skills.
8. Love social and have a strong interest in emerging creator talent.

A Coolr Offer

We appreciate all the hard work that our teams deliver every day so here are some of the benefits and perks you get whilst working at Coolr.

A benchmarked salary reflective of your experience and in line with our salary bandings.

Hybrid working. We work 3 days in the office and 2 from home.

25 days annual leave.

Two weeks work from anywhere.

Birthday Day off – an extra day to celebrate your big day.

Wellbeing Day off – another extra day with a £50 voucher to spend on anything you want to support your wellbeing!

Free breakfast, snacks and drinks in the office.

Private Healthcare cover, Cycle to work scheme, Tech scheme + more.

Coolr weekly socials. We get together every week to connect as a team, we also have a Book Club, Social Club & more to come.

Coolr Culture:

We are one team. Regardless of what you work on at the agency, we will help and support each other on everything. The goal is to turn our clients into rockstars by creating ground-breaking, award-winning and impactful campaigns for them. The team culture is to push out of our comfort zones to strive for excellence whilst allowing everyone to embrace their true selves and tap into their potential.

Coolr DE&I

Our approach to DE&I at Coolr is simple: create a safe and inclusive environment for people to be authentically themselves. By embracing this culture, it gives space to people to be more creative, innovative, and successful which will drive us in our mission of becoming the world’s best social media agency. Whilst we are proud of our current position and the work we do to support a thriving and diverse workplace, we always know we can do more to not only create change here at Coolr, but in our industry as a whole.