Video Journalist at Kenya Red Cross Society
- Published date: January 22, 2021
- Category: Arts - Entertainment - Publishing
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- 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
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