Videographer + Social Media Manager for Restaurant Marketing (Sony A7 or Own Camera Gear)

Job Description

We are looking for a videographer and social media content creator to help produce high-quality marketing content for our restaurant brands in Chicago.

The goal is to create cinematic, engaging food content for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and marketing campaigns that highlight our food, cooking process, and restaurant atmosphere.

We are looking for someone who understands how to capture food in a visually exciting way and can help create content that stands out online.

Responsibilities

• Shoot cinematic video content of food preparation, cooking, and finished dishes
• Capture high-quality footage for social media campaigns
• Edit short-form videos optimized for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and ads
• Help develop creative content ideas for marketing and promotions
• Film inside the restaurant when needed

Requirements

• Experience shooting cinematic video content
• Ability to shoot with a Sony A7 camera OR provide your own high-quality camera equipment
• Experience editing videos for social media (Reels, TikTok, etc.)
• Strong understanding of lighting, framing, and food videography
• Must be located in Chicago or nearby so you can shoot on location

Bonus if you have experience with

• Restaurant or food videography
• Viral social media content creation
• Social media growth strategies
• Short-form content editing styles used on TikTok and Instagram

Application Requirement (Important)

To make sure applicants read the full post and have real experience, please include the following in your application:

What camera and lenses do you currently shoot with?

Share an example of a video you personally filmed and edited (not just edited).

What frame rate and camera settings do you typically use when shooting cinematic content?

Briefly explain how you would film a restaurant food video to make it look cinematic.

Applications that do not include these answers may not be considered.

Additional Note

Please start your application with the word “CINEMATIC” so we know you read the full post.