Job Description

Role Overview

Xanita is seeking a versatile and self-managed Mid-Level Videographer & Photographer to join our Marketing team. This full-time, in-house role focuses on producing high-quality, informative, and visually compelling content showcasing Xanita products, applications, customers, and the production process.

The ideal candidate has proven experience producing both informative/educational videos and promotional social content, understands how to create for different digital platforms, and is comfortable owning a project from concept through to final edit.

This role also includes basic technical troubleshooting for internal video conferencing setups, so a strong working knowledge of computers and AV equipment is essential.

Key Responsibilities

Videography

Film high-quality content including product features, manufacturing processes, customer case studies, tutorials, and event/exhibition coverage.

Produce both long-form educational content and short-form promotional/sizzle-style content for social media.

Operate Canon camera systems, lighting, stabilising equipment, and audio gear.

Edit videos in Adobe Premiere Pro and incorporate motion elements in After Effects where needed.

Colour grade, sound mix, and export in platform-appropriate formats.

Create video content optimised for YouTube, Instagram Reels, and LinkedIn.

Photography

Capture product photography, behind-the-scenes shots, production imagery, event photos, and application photography.

Retouch and process images using Lightroom and Photoshop.

Content Production and Creative Support

Assist the Marketing team in planning shoots, developing ideas, and refining concepts.

Manage the organisation of raw footage, archives, and project files.

Support handling and management of the company's YouTube channel (thumbnails, uploads, playlists, metadata).

Use AI content-creation tools to enhance workflows (e.g., script support, thumbnails, ideation).

Tech & Troubleshooting

Provide general troubleshooting for conference call setups, cameras, microphones, and meetings.

Assist with livestreaming setups:

OBS or similar software.

Confident working with computers, AV gear, audio devices, and basic networking setups.

On-Site Work

Capture content at customer sites, expos, retail locations, and partner facilities.

Must be comfortable travelling from time to time for project-based shoots.

Portfolio Requirements

Applicants must submit:

3-5 video examples (informative + promotional)

10-15 photography samples

Any previous commercial or brand work

Links to managed YouTube channels (if applicable)

Employment Details

Type:

Full-time, in-house

Location:

Cape Town (Blackheath)

Travel:

Occasional local travel for shoots

Start Date:

As soon as possible

Salary:

Market-related based on experience

REQUIREMENTS

Technical Skills

3-5 years experience in videography and photography.

Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, Lightroom, Photoshop, and After Effects.

Experience with Canon camera systems.

Ability to use lighting setups in studio and onsite environments.

Understanding of livestreaming workflows and tools such as OBS.

Familiarity with AI content-creation tools (e.g. scriptwriting, b-roll sourcing, thumbnail generation).

Experience managing and optimising YouTube channels.

Soft Skills

Strong organisational ability with excellent attention to detail.

Self-starter who can manage their own schedule and deliver consistently.

Good communicator and team player.

Creative mindset with a strong eye for composition and storytelling.

Ability to work under pressure and adapt quickly during time-sensitive shoots.

Nice-to-Haves

Drone experience and licence.

Understanding of manufacturing, industrial filming, or product demonstration content.

Basic motion graphics skills.

Experience shooting fast-paced build environments (expo stands, shopfitting, production floors).