VIDEO PRODUCTION SPECIALIST
R 25 000
CAPE TOWN
• We are looking for a mid to senior-level Video Production Specialist of exceptional talent to join a high impact marketing team in the financial services sector.
• The incumbent is required to manage the creative process, capturing and recording, as well as editing and post production processes for all media requirements for the business.
• A key focus is on user experiences and incumbents are required to ensure that the user experience supports the commercial requirements of the business.
• This team routinely works with divisions within the firm on projects that require interactive and creative engagement.
• The candidate we’re looking for must have a wealth of knowledge, is flexible, creative, works to deadlines and must have good communication skills to be able to work efficiently within an existing team.
• May be required to work extensive hours and travel from time to time.
Requirements
• Shoot interviews, events, dramatizations and recordings as required.
• Record, edit and master audio (voice-over, sound FX, music)
• Perform still photography and other multimedia duties.
• Assist with set up, lighting, cameras, and audio equipment, direct & produce.
• Manage projects from start to finish:
- Gather project requirements from teams/stakeholders
- Define project plan & milestones and communicate team/stakeholders
- Assemble and manage production & post production teams.
- Manage projects creatively through delivery.
- Source and manage suppliers for projects as and where required
- Procure, source and cost out new infrastructure and archiving projects where required

Experience Required
• Must demonstrate in-depth, working knowledge of industry-standard multimedia production equipment, software and hardware.
• Must demonstrate sophisticated aesthetic, technical skills, and knowledge of current media trends.
• Must be highly motivated, and able to work well alone and as part of a team.
• Experience in various video formats; transcoding, encoding, authoring, title sequences & colour grading.
• Ability to prioritize and address multiple, concurrent projects.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), and organizational skills.
• Excellent creative writing skills and off-camera interviewing skills
• Excellent project management skills.
• Should be able to work to deadlines and under pressure where required.
Required Skills/Experience
• Mac literate
• Proficient at pre-production (scripting & planning)
• Proficient at interviewing subjects for sound-bite based stories.
• Proficient camera operator (DSLR & HD Cameras)
• Proficient in lighting coordination for field and studio shoots.
• Proficient with audio recording and monitoring equipment
• Proficient in video post-production (Apple Final Cut Pro X & Apple Compressor).
• Proficient in motion graphics (Apple Motion)
• Proficient in audio editing, music editing, mixing and mastering (Adobe Audition)
• Experienced in video encoding and authoring to Blu-Ray & DVD (Adobe Encore).
• Experience in photography would be advantageous but is not a determining requirement for this position.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Desired Qualifications
• Bachelors Degree/ Relevant Tertiary Qualification in related field
• Minimum of five (5) years professional video production experience.