Digital Content Producer

Key Responsibilities    

• Planning, producing, and managing video content for the University's communication, marketing, branding, academic, corporate, and digital media needs
• Providing professional videography services for University events, activities, programmes, conferences, ceremonies, projects, and other institutional engagements
• Developing video concepts and production plans, including storyboards, scripts, shot lists, schedules, and other pre-production requirements.
• Undertaking video editing and post-production, including colour correction, sound editing, graphics, animation, subtitles, transitions, and other enhancements as required.
• Producing digital video content for the University's website, social media platforms, digital campaigns, promotional materials, documentaries, advertisements, and other communication channels.
• Collaborating with the University Webmaster to develop, optimize, and publish engaging multimedia content for the University's digital platforms.
• Keeping abreast of emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in digital content production, videography, video editing, and social media content creation.
• Supporting live and digital coverage of University events and activities, including recording, streaming, and preparation of content for timely publication where required.
• Performing any other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor or University management.

Qualifications and skills    

• Bachelor's degree in Film and Video Production, Film Production, Journalism, Mass Communication, Multimedia, Digital Media, Communication, or a related field from a recognised institution.
• Good graphic design skills and the ability to create digital artwork for websites, social media, events and institutional campaigns.
• Strong video editing and post-production skills.
• Strong videography and cinematography skills, including professional camera operation, composition, lighting and visual storytelling.
• Applicant must submit a portfolio or showreel demonstrating their experience and competence in professional video production, both short form and long form video content.
• At least three (3) years' relevant professional experience in videography, film production, digital media, multimedia production, content creation or a related field.
• Experience working in a university, media organisation, corporate communications environment, advertising/creative agency or other institutional setting will be an added advantage.
• Professional certification or additional training in videography, cinematography, digital media, graphic design, animation or related areas will be an added advantage.
• Born again Christian and active member of a local church.