Videographer

Nex is on a mission to help families rediscover the joy of movement. Created by parents for parents, Nex combines technology and play to deliver fun, social, and interactive experiences powered by natural body motion, encouraging kids and adults to move more, play more, and have fun together. Nex Playground, the company’s award-winning active play system, is purpose-built to get families moving year-round, with safety and privacy as core considerations in its intentional design. It is certified kidSAFE+ COPPA compliant and built to support healthy, active play for all ages and abilities. Nex Playground features a growing library of 50+ experiences, including motion and dance games, fitness and educational experiences, and Nex Originals. Content includes collaborations with partners like Hasbro, Sesame Workshop, and NBCUniversal. Nex has been recognized by Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, TIME’s Best Inventions, and Parents’ Best Entertainment System for Families, and has earned Red Dot, IDEA, and Core77 international design awards. We encourage you to explore Have Fun and Is Motion Gaming Back?, as they offer a deeper look into our culture, values, and explain how our approach to motion gaming differs from previous generations. To protect yourself from recruitment scams, please note that Nex communicates through official company emails ending in @nex.inc. If you receive a suspicious email or message, please do not respond and report it immediately to us. Location: San Jose, California or Hybrid Annual Salary: USD 70,000 to USD 90,000 Type: Full-time Report to: Director of Brand Values and Community About this Role We are seeking a highly creative and execution-focused Social-First Videographer to join our growing Brand and Marketing team. This role is responsible for producing fast, high-quality, social-native video content that drives engagement, builds brand affinity, and fuels organic growth. You will lead the capture and editing of short-form vertical video for platforms like LinkedIn, Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts, while also supporting long-form storytelling and photography needs across campaigns and product launches. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who understands how modern content moves - emotionally, culturally, and quickly - and wants to help build a mission-driven brand at the intersection of movement, family, and technology. Core Responsibilities Primary - Social-First Content Production Capture and edit short-form vertical video optimized for social platforms. Deliver quick-turn edits (often within 24-72 hours). Develop strong hooks, pacing, captions, and storytelling structures designed for retention. Repurpose long-form footage into multiple short-form assets. Collaborate with social, community, and growth teams to align content with campaign goals. Secondary - Campaign & Long-Form Support Support production of brand videos, product explainers, interviews, and launch content. Capture high-quality b-roll for evergreen marketing use. Assist with documentary-style user stories and thought leadership content. Secondary - Photography Capture lifestyle and product photography for web, social, and campaign use. Support asset organization and visual library management. Travel & Events Travel approximately once per month for events, community activations, user story shoots, and key campaign moments. Support live demos and in-person content capture. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with marketing and community teams to execute on creative briefs. Contribute ideas that align storytelling with brand values and product usage goals. Required Qualifications 1-3+ years of experience in videography and editing, ideally in a consumer brand or social-first environment. Proficiency in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, or similar tools. Experience shooting with professional camera equipment and lighting setups. Strong understanding of social platform dynamics, trends, and content performance. Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Qualifications Experience in consumer tech, gaming, family, or lifestyle brands. Motion graphics experience. Experience capturing live events. Familiarity with photography editing tools such as Lightroom or Photoshop. Experience collaborating and coaching executives or thought leaders on video content. What Sets You Apart Deep instinct for storytelling and emotional resonance. Ability to balance speed with quality. Strong creative judgment and platform-native thinking. Comfortable working in a hybrid startup environment. Highly organized with strong asset management habits. Excited about building a new category around active, family-first play. We Offer Competitive compensation package. Flexible working hours and vacation policy. Product-driven culture that treasures talents and individual growth. Front-row seat and hands-on experience with cutting edge technologies in the evolving gaming field. Nex is located in San Jose, California, USA and Hong Kong . Learn more about us atnex.inc/who-we-are . We encourage applications even if you don’t meet more than 50% of the requirements - we believe that experience comes in many forms! Nex is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all individuals at every stage of the employment relationship, including all current and prospective employees, and covers all employment decisions including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline and termination. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment and to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr