Videographer and Photographer Chelmsford, England
Job description
Social Media Content Creator
Saxton 4x4 is proud to stock one of the largest ranges of premium vehicles in the country.
Based in Chelmsford, Essex (CM1), Saxton have emerged as the largest 4x4 dealer in Europe, selling SUV's and specialist cars at an incredible value to customers locally and across the world.
Recently recognised in the list of Sunday Times Top Track 250, Saxton 4x4 provides not only a selection of thousands of luxury vehicles, but numerous bespoke styling and modifications for vehicles. These include long-running partnerships with established luxury customisation companies such as Overfinch, Onyx, Khan and Urban.
We are looking for an experienced creative individual that is looking to expand their career and join our rapidly growing business as our inhouse videographer/photographer.
Role Description: The ideal candidate must be able to photograph/shoot vehicles with a creative flair and eye for detail. Have a keen interest in cars, be able to work within a fast paced environment and able to manage several tasks at once.
Your Role:
As our videographer / photographer, you will be offered a diverse and fulfilling career with access to over 1000 cars in stock to help you create, drive and steer new and original content. You will be responsible for producing social media content and will work closely with the Social Media Manager and Marketing Managers to create video’s and still’s to grow the digital footprint of the business.
You will ideally be a car enthusiast, with demonstrable examples of a thorough understanding of the car world, prestige, luxury, sports and SUVs. You will be comfortable presenting to camera and provide examples of your work. Furthermore you will have relevant experience in planning social media content across all platforms and ensuring content is accurately uploaded and managed. You will be experienced in relevant planning tools, have experience in all social media platforms and be comfortable operating camera equipment and editing software too (including mobile editing).
Daily tasks:
- Create short format imaginative Instagram reels/TikToks/YouTube Shorts.
- Provide captivating long-format visual video content for our tailored audience.
- Research upcoming trends and have the ability to act on them with no hesitation.
- Produce a high level of photography to showcase in various formats.
You'll Need…
- Professional experience in a similar role.
- Creative flair and willingness to collaborate with team members.
- Strong video, photography, visual editing skills suitable for each platform.
- Experience in creating video content creation to sustain and raise brand awareness.
- The ability to work in a team and under own initiative.
- A strong work ethic, with the ability to work on own initiative.
- Be used to working towards tight deadlines.
- Spot social trends on Tik Tok and Instagram Reels.
- Show Initiative within the car industry and ability to spot trends in the market.
- Be a warm, friendly and passionate team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment juggling multiple projects at any time.
- The ability to create animated video content for use on Instagram Stories, YouTube and our website.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
When applying, please note that if successful we will ask for content examples you have done in the past, including short videos/ Reels & Tik Toks.
This is a full-time role based at our showroom in Chelmsford, due to the nature of this role there are no remote options but there might be opportunity to hybrid in the future.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £25,000 per year
Hours: Monday – Friday 09:00 – 18:00.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Saxton 4x4, Westway Chelmsford CM1 3BH ESSEX
Experience:
- Videography: 2 years (preferred)
- Social Media Management/ content creator : 1 year (Preferred)
- Social media: 3 years (preferred)
Education:
- Bachelor's (preferred)
Work Location: One location and surrounding Chelmsford area for photoshoots.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £20,000.00-£25,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Chelmsford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:
- Social media marketing: 2 years (preferred)
- social media: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: One location
