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Cinematographer & Video EditorLagos, Nigeria Design, Graphics and Media
Full Time
Innovasol Enterprise is a global parent company with sub brands shaping the future of media, travel, education, lifestyle, and social impact through strategy, storytelling, innovation, and culture. We operate as an ecosystem of purpose-driven brands that educate, empower, and inspire individuals, families, and communities worldwide

Job Description

  • Innovasol Enterprise is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cinematographer & Video Editor to lead visual storytelling across our travel, lifestyle, media, and impact brands.
  • This is not a basic videography role.
  • We are looking for a creative professional who understands narrative structure, emotional pacing, cinematic composition, lighting, sound, and advanced post-production techniques.
  • The ideal candidate can take a concept, brand message, or campaign idea and transform it into powerful, story-driven video content that captures attention, builds emotional connection, and drives engagement across digital platforms.
  • You must be able to think beyond filming.
  • You must be able to craft stories.
  • This role requires both creative vision and technical mastery.

Key Responsibilities
Cinematic Story Development:

  • Translate campaign ideas and brand concepts into visual storytelling formats
  • Develop narrative structure before filming begins
  • Plan visual direction including tone, mood, framing, and pacing
  • Capture compelling emotional moments that support brand storytelling.

Production & Filming:

  • Lead and execute professional video shoots across multiple brands
  • Direct scenes, interviews, lifestyle moments, and campaign visuals
  • Ensure professional lighting, sound, composition, and camera movement
  • Capture high-quality footage for travel experiences, personal branding, campaigns, and events:

Advanced Video Editing:

  • Edit both short-form and long-form video content
  • Craft strong hooks and opening sequences for high retention
  • Structure video flow for emotional engagement and clarity
  • Perform color grading, sound design, transitions, and visual refinement
  • Optimize videos for social platforms including Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube

Brand & Platform Alignment:

  • Ensure video content aligns with brand tone and campaign objectives
  • Adapt edits for platform-specific formats and audience behavior
  • Collaborate with Marketing & Growth and Social Media teams for campaign rollouts
  • Maintain consistent visual identity across brands.

Content Library & Equipment Management:

  • Organize and maintain structured video libraries
  • Manage and maintain professional video equipment
  • Ensure proper storage, backup, and archival of footage.

Creative Leadership:

  • Recommend new video concepts and storytelling approaches
  • Stay current on cinematic trends, editing styles, and social-first formats
  • Continuously improve production quality and creative execution.

Qualifications

  • 4 - 5 years of professional cinematography and advanced video editing experience
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating cinematic storytelling (not just highlight reels)
  • Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve
  • Strong understanding of lighting, sound, camera composition, and movement
  • Experience producing content for digital platforms (Instagram, YouTube, TikTok)
  • Ability to edit for retention, emotional impact, and platform performance
  • Strong organizational and file management skills
  • Ability to work across multiple brands and projects simultaneously
  • Creative, detail-oriented, and highly disciplined
  • Flexible and adaptable to work in different environments and with multiple brands.

Key Requirements:

  • Must be able to work in our Ikate / Lekki Phase 1 Office (Freedom Way)
  • Some positions may transition to a hybrid schedule after a 3 month probation & demonstrated ability to work independently from home.
  • Must have a flexible work schedule, and must be available to work US hours and weekends as needed.
  • Must be creative, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Salary and Benefits

  • Competitive salary (N250,000 - N350,000 monthly) based on senior-level experience; flexible ± depending on qualifications.
  • Benefits: Opportunity to grow within a creative and multi-brand environment.
  • Accommodation may be provided on a case by case basis.

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