If you are passionate about automotive builds and creating engaging YouTube content, this is a rare opportunity to help grow the Car Builders YouTube channel while producing content seen by millions of enthusiasts worldwide.
Car Builders is one of Australia’s largest automotive social media brands with over 1.8M followers on Instagram and 1.3M on Facebook. Our builds and projects reach tens of millions of viewers globally.
We are looking for a talented videographer/editor to join our team full time at our Kilsyth warehouse, turning fabrication, workshop processes and product development into engaging YouTube episodes and digital content.
You will be capturing real fabrication, real builds and the processes behind the products used by enthusiasts across the world.
The Role
Your responsibilities will include:
• Filming fabrication builds and workshop processes in our workshop
• Editing YouTube episodes featuring builds and product content
• Creating product-focused YouTube videos
• Working with Social Media Manager to create short-form content for Instagram and TikTok
• Work with Sales to update photo/videos for website and marketing use
• Creating visual content for digital marketing campaigns including Google Ads
You will work closely with our builds and social media teams to capture authentic content that reflects the craftsmanship and technical detail behind our products.
Skills & Experience
We are looking for someone who understands YouTube storytelling, not just filming and editing.
Key abilities include:
• Strong videography and editing skills
• Experience producing YouTube-style content
• Storytelling ability, including:
– Creating a compelling hook within the first 20 seconds
– Building a clear narrative structure
– Strong pacing to maintain audience engagement
– The ability to make workshop processes and fabrication interesting to watch
• Experience with editing software such as Premiere Pro, Final Cut or DaVinci Resolve
• Ability to work effectively in a workshop environment as well as part of a team
• A proactive and organised approach, with the ability to identify and capture key moments during builds
• Self-driven with strong initiative, and the ability to manage time effectively to meet project goals and deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and a genuine interest in automotive builds and fabrication
Highly regarded
• Practical automotive knowledge or experience with vehicle builds or fabrication
• Experience creating content for digital advertising campaigns (e.g. Google Ads)
• Experience growing or producing YouTube channels
• Photography skills
Application Requirements
Applicants must include:
• A portfolio of previous video work
• A short summary for each example outlining your role in the production (e.g. directing, filming, editing, creative direction)
• A cover letter that includes:
– A short introduction about yourself and why you are interested in this role at Car Builders
– A brief description of one automotive YouTube video you think is well made and why the opening of that video works
Shortlist Process
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a two-day paid practical assessment at the Car Builders workshop in Kilsyth.
Day 1 – Filming
Candidates will spend a day in the workshop capturing content during one of our builds.
Day 2 – Editing
Candidates will edit a short YouTube-style episode (approximately 5 - 7 minutes) using the footage they captured.
This process allows us to assess:
• Filming approach in a real workshop environment
• Storytelling and editing ability
• How candidates structure content for YouTube
The created video may be used on Car Builders social media platforms, with credit provided to the creator.
Why Join Car Builders
• Work on high-profile automotive builds
• Create content viewed by millions worldwide
• Be part of one of Australia’s largest automotive social media brands
• Opportunity to help shape and grow the Car Builders YouTube channel
Salary
Salary will be based on the applicant’s experience, capability and creative ability, with the role suitable for both emerging creators and experienced video professionals.
If you are passionate about automotive builds and creating engaging YouTube content, we would love to hear from you.