Videos and media in job descriptions can dramatically improve candidate engagement, help them understand the role better, and reduce application drop-off rates. Recruiterflow supports embedding videos directly into your job postings.
Why Add Video to Job Descriptions?
Candidates get a clearer picture of the role and company culture
Video previews from hiring managers or team members build connection
Candidates are more likely to apply and follow through
Reduce time spent in phone screens by addressing common questions upfront
Stand out from competitors with richer job postings
Supported Video Formats
You can embed videos from:
YouTube
Vimeo
Wistia
Loom
Direct video file URLs (MP4, WebM)
How to Add a Video to a Job Description
Step 1: Open Job Setup
Navigate to the job you want to edit (or create a new job)
Go to the Job Description section
Position your cursor where you want the video to appear
Step 2: Insert Media
In the rich text editor, click the Insert/Edit Media button (looks like a film/video icon)
A popup will appear asking for the video source
Step 3: Add Video URL
Paste the video URL into the Source field
For YouTube videos, use the standard video URL (example.com/watch?v=...)
For other platforms, use the embed or shareable link
Step 4: Customize Dimensions
Set the video width and height to control how it displays
Common dimensions: 560x315 pixels (16:9 aspect ratio) or 640x360 pixels
Recruiterflow will automatically scale the video to fit different screen sizes
Step 5: Preview and Save
Click Save to add the video
Preview how the video appears in your job description
Adjust spacing and positioning as needed using text formatting
Click Update and Finish
Positioning and Spacing
After inserting the video:
Add line breaks before and after the video for proper spacing
Align text around the video using the text editor alignment tools
You can add a brief caption or description above or below the video
Best Practices for Job Description Videos
Keep it short: 30-90 seconds is ideal. Candidates want a quick overview, not a full presentation
Feature real people: Have a hiring manager, team member, or company leader speak directly to candidates
Show the workplace: Give candidates a visual sense of your office, team, or company culture
Address common questions: Answer "What will I be doing?" "Who will I work with?" "What's the culture like?"
Use captions: Many candidates watch without sound—add burned-in captions or subtitles
Test on mobile: Most candidates view jobs on phones, so ensure videos play smoothly on all devices
High production quality isn't required: A phone-recorded video of your team is more engaging than a corporate marketing video
Troubleshooting Video Issues
Video won't load
Check that the URL is correct and the video is publicly accessible
Ensure the video platform isn't blocking embeds in your region
Try copying the embed code directly from the video platform instead of the watch URL
Video looks distorted or stretched
Adjust the width and height values to match the video's aspect ratio
Try standard dimensions like 560x315 or 640x360 for 16:9 videos
Candidates report slow loading
Ensure your video file size is optimized (under 100MB is ideal)
Use video hosting platforms like YouTube or Vimeo rather than direct file uploads for better performance
Multiple Videos in One Job
You can add multiple videos to a single job description:
Create sections with headers (e.g., "Meet the Team", "Day in the Life")
Add a video under each section
Keep the total video content to 2-3 minutes across all videos
Updating or Removing Videos
Go to Job Setup → Job Description
Click on the video to select it
Click Delete to remove the video
Save your changes