Wellington
Rachelle S.
Motion Designer & Illustrator
Hire a freelance social media video creator in New Zealand
Get short videos for Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and LinkedIn planned, filmed and edited by a New Zealand creator, so you can post regularly without doing it all yourself.
- Free to enquire
- Local NZ freelancers
- You choose who to hire
Christchurch
Sarah-Jane S.
Creative Director
Napier
Hamish S.
Creative Producer/Video Specialist
Auckland
Farah A.
Social Media & Marketing Strategist
Gisborne
Tiago K.
Videographer
Auckland
Peter K.
Writer & Content Creator
What does a social media video creator do?
Most social media video creators handle some or all of this. Pick the parts you need and we'll put them in your brief.
Video ideas and planning
Plan video ideas, hooks and a shot list around your products, offers and the platforms you post on.
Batch filming days
Film several short videos in one session so you have weeks of content, not just one post.
Editing vertical video
Cut footage into tight 15–60 second vertical videos with a strong opening and a clear ending.
Captions and on-screen text
Add captions, titles and simple graphics so videos still work with the sound off.
Product and behind-the-scenes clips
Show what you sell, how it is made, or the people behind the business in a way people will watch.
Cutdowns from existing footage
Turn long videos, webinars or event footage into short clips sized for Reels, TikTok and Shorts.
Talking-head and testimonial videos
Coach you or your team on camera, or film customers talking about why they came back.
Trends and platform formats
Adapt trending formats and sounds to suit your brand, and export the right sizes for each platform.
Monthly content packs
Deliver a regular set of ready-to-post videos each month, with cover images and suggested captions.
- Start a brief
Not sure which parts you need?
Tell us what you want to get done. We'll shape the brief with you and share it with freelancers who fit.
How we help you find the right social media video creator for your business
We do the legwork of briefing and finding people, then step back so you work directly with the social media video creator you choose.
Tell us what you need
Share your project, the help you need, and any timing or budget you have in mind.
Choose who to meet
Review interested freelancers and their work. Choose who you want an introduction to.
Agree the work together
Agree the scope, timing, and price with your freelancer.
- 1Tell us what you need
- 2We help shape the brief
- 3Relevant freelancers are surfaced
- 4You compare them
- 5You choose
Connect with our network of Kiwi freelance social media video creators
A few of the social media video creators in our network who film and edit Reels, TikToks and Shorts. We share your brief more widely than the people shown here.
Hamish
Creative Producer/Video Specialist
Napier
Photography & Video
Farah
Social Media & Marketing Strategist
Auckland
Marketing & Growth
Tiago
Videographer
Gisborne
Photography & Video
Rachelle
Motion Designer & Illustrator
Wellington
Design & Creative
Sarah-Jane
Creative Director
Christchurch
Design & Creative
Peter
Writer & Content Creator
Auckland
Photography & Video
Chris
Animator
Wellington
Design & Creative
Samantha
Freelance TV & Advertising Producer | Remote Production | Founder @ IndustryLink
Auckland
Writing & Editing
How much does it typically cost to hire a social media video creator?
What New Zealand social media video creators typically charge, by type of work. Freelancers quote you directly after reading your brief.
Single reel or short video
Projects fromNZ$200
One short video filmed and edited, or a few clips cut from footage you supply.
- Typical rangeNZ$200–$700
Batch from one shoot
Projects fromNZ$600
Several short videos planned, filmed in one session, and edited with captions for your platforms.
- Typical rangeNZ$600–$3,000
Ongoing monthly content
Regular filming and editing each month, often with a simple content plan.
- Typical rangeNZ$1,500–$5,000+ per month
What affects the price
Freelancers quote after reading your brief. These move the price most.
- Number of videos and how often you need them
- Whether filming is included or you supply footage
- Locations, people on camera and props
- Captions, motion graphics and number of versions
Indicative New Zealand dollar estimates only, excluding GST and third-party costs such as ad spend, music licences and travel. Freelancers set their own pricing after reviewing your brief. Updated September 2026.
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Tiago K.Ben has worked closely with us shooting various promotional videos for our marketing. Right from the outset he has taken the time to understand the core of what our business is about and that has shone through in the work he has produced.
Feedback for Ben B.
Motion Designer / Videographer · Auckland
Questions about hiring a social media video creator
Straight answers to what NZ business owners ask us most.
How much does a freelance social media video creator cost in New Zealand?
As a guide: single reel or short video, NZ$200–$700; batch from one shoot, NZ$600–$3,000; ongoing monthly content, NZ$1,500–$5,000+ per month. Freelancers set the final price after reading your brief, and it's free to enquire.
What should I include in a short-form video brief?
Include the platforms you post on, what you want people to do after watching, how many videos you need each month, whether you can supply footage, and links to two or three videos you like.
Do I need a social media video creator or a videographer?
Brief a social media video creator for quick vertical videos made for phones. For a polished brand film, training video or event coverage, see video production.
Will they post the videos for me?
Most creators hand over ready-to-post files. If you also want someone to plan, post and reply to comments, include that in the brief or see social media management.
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