Job description for Freelance Videographer & Video Editor at Tutor John Learning Centre
### Key Responsibilities
* Plan creative and engaging short-form video content for TutorJohn Learning Centre’s TikTok, Instagram Reels and Facebook platforms
* Develop video concepts, scripts, hooks, shot lists and filming plans based on the content brief
* Film and direct educational, promotional and entertaining content featuring tutors and students
* Capture sufficient, well-organised footage during each filming session to produce approximately 3–4 videos
* Edit videos using CapCut Pro, including transitions, subtitles, text overlays, graphics, sound effects and basic visual effects
* Ensure that videos are properly formatted and exported for the relevant social media platforms
* Follow TutorJohn’s preferred branding, pacing, subtitle format and editing style
* Make reasonable revisions based on feedback
* Organise and manage raw footage and completed video files clearly
* Suggest fresh content ideas and improvements based on current social media trends and video performance
### Expectations
* Able to manage the complete video-production process, from initial concept and planning to filming and final delivery
* Comfortable working independently while communicating clearly with our team
* Able to understand a content brief and turn it into an engaging, polished video
* Reliable, punctual and able to meet agreed filming and submission deadlines
* Receptive to feedback and willing to refine videos when necessary
* Able to maintain a consistent editing style across multiple videos
* Understands how to capture attention within the first few seconds of a short-form video
* Able to create videos that are engaging for both parents and students
* Comfortable working on a per-video or batch-project basis
* Available to film on-site at our learning centre when required
* Interested in establishing an ongoing working relationship, with the possibility of taking on broader marketing responsibilities in the future
### Must-Have Requirements
* Proficient in **CapCut Pro** for desktop or mobile
* Strong short-form video editing skills, particularly for TikTok and Instagram Reels
* Able to add accurate subtitles, engaging text overlays, transitions, sound effects and basic graphics
* Able to plan, film and edit videos—not solely perform video editing
* Good understanding of video composition, lighting, audio quality and camera angles
* Able to produce clean, engaging and professionally finished videos
* Owns or has reliable access to suitable filming and audio equipment
* Able to provide a portfolio or samples of previously completed short-form videos
* Good communication skills and a responsible attitude towards deadlines
* Based in Singapore and able to travel to our centre for filming sessions
### Preferred Qualities
* Experience producing content for education, enrichment, tuition or youth-related organisations
* Familiarity with current TikTok, Instagram and short-form content trends
* Experience directing people who may not be professionally trained on camera
* Able to develop creative concepts and scripts instead of relying entirely on instructions
* Basic knowledge of social media marketing, content strategy and audience engagement
* Familiarity with Canva, Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop or other creative software is an advantage
* Comfortable working around students and maintaining a professional environment
* Potential and interest in progressing into a full-time content or marketing role
Pricing: ~$200 per video
