Media Content Producer - Centre for Continuing Education Stu

Media Content Produer's role is essentially of a multi-dimensional camera professional, who can produce professional audio/video recordings, edit videos and add animation for the Continuing Education Studies Centre's (CES) events, classes and ceremonies.

Main Responsibilities:

• Produce photographic and video content for social media platforms of CES.
• Record clips for promotional and documentary purposes i.e. interviews, testimonials etc. for online and offline use.
• Professional photography: Events, evening classes plus any other work requirements.
• Assemble and set up equipment, including camera, tripods, monitors, lighting, cables and leads, headphones etc. Move cameras and other equipment around as needed.
• Plan, prepare and rehearse scenes/shots. Creatively frame and capture action.
• Write compelling scripts for short films and testimonials.
• Be able to edit photo & video with professional software, including Adobe Platforms.
• Take posed and candid shots, including promotional pictures.
• Select and install screens and filters in camera to produce desired effects.
• Be able to direct participants for improved photography.
• Photo and video editing.
• Find solutions to technical or other practical problems (for an outside broadcast, for example, the natural light conditions need to be taken into account when setting up shots).
• Stay up to date with filming methods and equipment
• Maintain a database of all photographs & videos of Centre for Continuing Education Studies (CES)
• Assist in evening class duties as required
• All other related tasks assigned by the Supervisor and HoD

  Skills: 

• Sound theoretical, practical and technical knowledge of cameras and related equipment
• Flexibility, creativity and patience
• A keen eye for details and precision
• Understanding of the effects of color, lighting angles and perspective depth
• Strong planning skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Physically fit and able to work and concentrate for long periods of time

Travel:

• May be required for crucial off-campus events