Note: This role is intended for professionals who are seeking to build a long-term career in the nonprofit and animal welfare and animal rights sector, not those looking for a temporary transition from corporate.
A genuine passion for animal welfare and animal rights; and alignment with our mission are essential for success in this role. Candidates who do not have a sincere interest in animal welfare, animal rights, social impact, and purpose-driven work are encouraged NOT to apply, as mission alignment will be a key consideration throughout the selection process.
Position: Videographer
Reports To: Social Media Manager (SMM)
Location: Bangalore, India (On-site)
Employment Type: Full-Time
About Sarvoham:
Sarvoham is a nonprofit animal rescue organization dedicated to rescuing, treating, rehabilitating, and rehoming sick, injured, abandoned, and abused animals. Since 2017, we have rescued thousands of animals and currently provide lifelong care to hundreds of rescued dogs who cannot survive on the streets.
We believe that powerful storytelling changes lives. Every rescue has a story. Every animal deserves to be seen. As our Videographer, your work will inspire compassion, increase adoptions, raise funds, recruit volunteers, and help create a better world for animals.
If you are passionate about filmmaking, storytelling, and creating content that creates real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Position Summary:
We are looking for a highly creative, mission-driven Videographer who can capture the daily life, rescues, treatments, recoveries, adoptions, and behind-the-scenes work at Sarvoham.
You will be responsible for producing high-quality videos for fundraising campaigns, social media, YouTube, donor communications, educational content, recruitment, and documentary-style storytelling.
This is not just another videography job—you will help tell the stories of animals who have no voice.
Key Responsibilities
Video Production
- Capture rescue operations, medical treatments, rehabilitation journeys, and before-and-after recovery stories.
- Film adoption success stories, volunteer activities, and the daily life of the shelter.
- Cover events, awareness campaigns, fundraising initiatives, CSR visits, and educational programs.
- Record interviews with veterinarians, founders, staff, volunteers, adopters, and donors to create compelling visual stories.
Storytelling
- Transform everyday rescue and rehabilitation moments into emotional, impactful stories.
- Create content that inspires people to donate, adopt, volunteer, foster, and support Sarvoham's mission.
- Produce advocacy videos that promote compassion for animals, veganism, and animal rights.
- Develop authentic storytelling that builds awareness and strengthens public engagement.
Editing
- Produce high-quality videos for Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, TikTok, the website, fundraising campaigns, and email marketing.
- Perform end-to-end post-production, including color correction, sound design, motion graphics, subtitles, and background music.
- Design engaging thumbnails, logo animations, and optimize videos for different aspect ratios and platforms.
- Ensure all video content meets Sarvoham's branding, storytelling, and quality standards.
Content Planning
- Collaborate with the Marketing team to plan and execute weekly video shoots and campaigns.
- Maintain a structured content calendar to ensure consistent content production.
- Brainstorm creative storytelling concepts and campaign ideas aligned with organizational goals.
- Research and recommend trending content formats and best practices for digital platforms.
Equipment Management
- Maintain, operate, and care for cameras, lenses, lighting equipment, microphones, drones, and other production gear.
- Manage memory cards, batteries, accessories, and equipment inventory.
- Ensure all equipment is properly cleaned, charged, stored, and ready for use.
- Coordinate routine maintenance, repairs, and replacements to minimize downtime.
Media Management
- Organize, label, and archive all raw footage and completed video projects.
- Maintain a structured digital asset library for quick retrieval and future use.
- Ensure secure local and cloud backups of all media files.
- Implement consistent file naming and storage practices to support efficient collaboration.
Live Coverage
- Provide video coverage of rescue operations, rehabilitation journeys, and daily shelter activities.
- Capture awareness campaigns, fundraising events, CSR visits, volunteer programs, and educational workshops.
- Travel locally when required to document rescues and organizational events.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Film, Media, Journalism, Visual Communication, or related field (preferred)
- 2+ years of professional videography experience
- Experience producing social media content
- Excellent storytelling skills
- Strong visual composition
- Ability to work independently
Technical Skills
Proficiency with:
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- After Effects
- DaVinci Resolve
- Final Cut Pro (optional)
- Lightroom
- Photoshop
- Adobe Audition
Experience with:
- DSLR/Mirrorless cameras
- Gimbals
- Drones (preferred)
- GoPro
- Wireless microphones
- Lighting equipment
Preferred Experience
Experience creating content for:
- Nonprofits
- Animal shelters
- Wildlife organizations
- NGOs
- Documentary filmmaking
- Social media campaigns
- Fundraising campaigns
Soft Skills
- Creative thinker
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure
- Organized and dependable
- Compassionate toward animals
- Flexible and adaptable
- Positive attitude
- Team player
Physical Requirements
- Comfortable working outdoors
- Comfortable around dogs, cats, and other rescued animals
- Able to stand and walk for extended periods
- Able to lift camera equipment
- Willing to travel locally for rescue operations and events
- Comfortable working in emotionally challenging situations involving injured or abused animals
What You'll Create
You will produce content such as:
- Rescue stories
- Before-and-after transformations
- Emergency rescue documentaries
- Medical treatment videos
- Adoption stories
- Volunteer spotlights
- Donor impact films
- Educational videos
- Animal rights advocacy campaigns
- Vegan awareness campaigns
- Fundraising appeals
- Shelter life documentaries
- Staff interviews
- Founder messages
- Behind-the-scenes content
- Short-form viral videos
- Long-form YouTube documentaries
Success Metrics (KPIs)
- Number of videos produced per month
- Timely delivery of content
- Video quality and storytelling standards
- Social media engagement on video content
- Fundraising campaign performance
- Video views and watch time
- Audience retention
- Growth in followers and subscribers
- Increase in donations and volunteer inquiries attributable to video campaigns
- Organization and maintenance of media assets
Why Join Sarvoham?
At Sarvoham, your videos won't just generate views—they'll save lives. Every rescue you document can inspire someone to donate. Every recovery you capture can encourage an adoption. Every story you tell can help build a more compassionate world for animals.
You'll work alongside a dedicated team of veterinarians, rescuers, caregivers, and advocates who are committed to creating lasting change for animals.
Pay: Up to ₹500,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to undergo a background verification?
- What is your notice period, and when can you join Sarvoham if you are selected?
- How many years of professional videography experience do you have?
- Which DSLR or mirrorless cameras have you used professionally?
- Which video editing software are you proficient in?
- Please share your experience creating short-form videos for Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, etc.
- Briefly describe your experience managing the complete video production process, from filming to editing.
- Are you comfortable working around sick, injured, disabled, or terminally ill animals? Please explain briefly.
- Are you available to work on weekends, early mornings, evenings, or public holidays when required?
- What videography equipment do you personally own (camera, lenses, gimbal, microphones, drone, lighting, etc.)?
- Why do you want to work for an animal welfare organization like Sarvoham?
- Describe any volunteering, community service, or animal welfare work you have participated in.
- Have you ever personally rescued or helped an injured, abandoned, or distressed animal? Please describe.
Education:
Work Location: In person
