Video Journalist at Kenya Red Cross Society

  • Published date: January 22, 2021
  • Category: Arts - Entertainment - Publishing
    • Location: Nairobi, Nairobi
  • Jop type:
  • Salary: Ksh Not mentioned
  • Company name: Jobs in Kenya

Job Description


OVERALL PURPOSE:


Responsible for field and post-production operations while ensuring quality control.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES



  • Assemble, prepare and set up equipment prior to filming/editing.

  • In charge of a whole set of equipment assigned; ensure equipment is in good operational state by cleaning, general maintenance and repair (if need be).

  • Innovate and experiment with ideas; contribute original ideas to improve the visual and journalistic content of the story and awareness of the different styles and formats.

  • Offer advice on how best to shoot a scene, explain the visual impact created by particular shots and translate the same into a good edited piece.

  • Shoot and edit for all platforms; Television and Digital/online.

  • Quality control: Shooting video of the highest quality for either live transmission or recording, providing a representative visual and audio account of events. Check colour temperatures, exposure and luminance in order to maintain broadcast quality standards in both video and audio sequences.

  • Ensure that the selected shots are well balanced on screen and relevant to the message.

  • Check peak levels to ensure clarity of up-sounds/commentary/music as per set standards.

  • Handle the filming & video editing equipment carefully to ensure that it is in proper working order and to report any malfunction and/or breakage to the relevant officer for resolution.

  • Daily Reports.


EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCES



  • University Degree or Diploma in Media Technology/TV or Film Production.

  • Minimum 2 years of camera operations and editing experience.

  • Experience in a busy broadcasting station.

  • Familiarity with broadcasting environment, practicing a range of location craft skills e.g. camerawork, lighting, editing and on- location facilities.

  • Ability to visualize production scripts and other verbal or written instructions

  • Systematic planner and Good Organizer

  • Attention to detail.

  • Thrive in a high-pressure environment.



 

Method of Application



 


 


Interested and qualified? Go to Kenya Red Cross Society on redcross.applytojob.com to apply

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