Cinematographer & Video Editor at Cinematographer & Video Editor

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.