Job Description

Freelance Videographer

Location:

Cardiff & The Vale of Glamorgan (and potentially further afield at times)

Company:

Hern & Crabtree Estate Agents

Type:

Freelance / Per Project Basis

Start Date:

Immediate

About Us

Hern & Crabtree is a warm and welcoming independent estate agency with three well-established offices across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. Since 1849, we've been trusted to represent some of the area's most beautiful homes, combining exceptional service with creative marketing that stands out.

We're now looking to take our visual storytelling to the next level, and that's where you come in.

The Opportunity

We're seeking a

freelance videographer

with genuine creative flair and a professional eye for detail. This isn't about standard property walk-throughs we're looking for someone who can bring personality, atmosphere, and storytelling into each shoot, helping both the property and our brand shine online.

This is an ongoing freelance opportunity with

direct referrals for all new instructions across our sales and lettings teams -- over 400 potential shoots per year.

We're looking to build a long-term relationship with a go-to creative partner who can grow alongside our expanding digital presence.

What You'll Do

Capture high-quality video content of homes across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan using professional recording equipment (i.e SLR teamed with gimbal). Edit and produce polished, engaging property films that align with our brand tone and style. Collaborate with our in-house marketing and photography teams to develop creative concepts and new ideas. Use editing tools such as

Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, or similar

. Stay ahead of visual trends to help evolve how we present homes and lifestyle.

What We're Looking For

Proven experience producing creative video content, ideally within property, architecture, lifestyle, or brand storytelling. Strong editing and post-production skills using Adobe Creative Suite or equivalent. Access to your own professional video equipment (DSLR/SLR with wide lens, stabilising gimbal essential). Please note due to the calibre of videos required iphone/smart phones

will not be an acceptable form of video shoots.*
Drone licence and experience are highly desirablebut not essential. Your own reliable transport and ability to travel between Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. Excellent communication and time management skills.

Why Work With Us

Exciting creative freedom to shape the next phase of Hern & Crabtree's visual marketing. Regular, ongoing work with potential for significant growth. Opportunity to collaborate with an experienced, design-led team. Competitive project rates (set prices negotiated). Teamwork environment with a very established company.
If you have the creative drive to make property films that inspire and captivate, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply:

Please send your showreel, portfolio link, or examples of your best work (ideally property or lifestyle focused) to

mike@hern-crabtree.co.uk

with the subject line "Freelance Videographer Application - [Your Name]". Along with a pricing scale per property video.

Applications without supporting examples of your video work will not be considered.

Job Type: Freelance

Pay: 24,420.00-49,192.38 per year

Benefits:

Company events Flexitime Work from home
Application question(s):

Do you have any experience in property videography? If so, please expand: Do you have your own professional videography equipment (DSLR/SLR camera, wide-angle lens, and stabilising gimbal)? Do you have a full UK driving licence and your own means of transport to travel to shoots around Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan? Do you hold a drone licence (CAA-approved) or have experience filming aerial footage? What are your typical turnaround times for edited videos after filming? Please provide any links to your video work here and any links to websites etc...that will help support your application. To help us gauge expectations, what would you expect to charge per property video (approximately?) i.e. a 2,500sq ft 4/5 bedroom detached house producing a 2 minute video.
Experience:

Videography: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cardiff CF5 2JJ