Communication Officer N001000 (Re-advertisement)
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The videographer will be responsible for creating, editing, and producing high-quality video content that supports the university's communication strategies and objectives. This position will work closely with various departments to develop engaging and informative videos that promote the university's events, programmes, and initiatives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Video Production:
- Plan, film, and edit video content for various platforms including the university website, social media, and internal communications. Coordinate all aspects of video production, including setting up lighting, sound, and camera equipment.
Creative Development:
- Collaborate with the relevant managers within Corporate Relations and Marketing team as well as the digital media team to develop concepts and scripts for video projects.
- Brainstorm and propose new ideas for video content to engage and inform target audiences.
- Be current on the latest video trends and video production technologies.
Post-Production:
- Perform post-production tasks including editing, sound mixing, and adding graphics or special effects.
- Ensure all videos align with the university’s branding guidelines and quality standards.
Project Management:
- Perform post-production tasks including editing, sound mixing, and adding graphics or special effects.
- Ensure all videos align with the university’s branding guidelines and quality standards.
Collaboration:
- Work with all faculties, departments, staff, and students to capture events, interviews, and other activities.
Ad Hoc Tasks and Personal Development
Work in cross-functional teams:
- Complete ad hoc tasks as handed down by line management.
- Keep up to date regarding new software, new design techniques and theory.
- Participate in professional development activities.
Minimum requirements
- A bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7) in Film, Communications, Media Production, or a related field.
- A minimum of two (2) years’ professional experience in video production, including the use of video production equipment (cameras, lighting & audio), preferably in a corporate or academic environment.
- A minimum of one (1) year experience working with graphic design software (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign and Adobe Illustrator).
FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS)
- Excellent administrative, managerial; and project management skills.
- Proficiency with video editing software (e.g. Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Davinci, After Effects, Motion).
- Advanced skills in the use of the software packages contained in the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Good Record keeping skills.
- Accuracy and attention to detail to deliver accurate products conforming to applicable quality and usability standards.
- Advanced technical and computer skills.
- Advanced knowledge and experience in user experience design and user interface design.
- Driver’s license.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- Be open to constructive feedback from various sources for the continuous improvement of videos.
- Reliable organisational and time-management abilities.
- Be able to follow instructions, learn and apply new skills within a corporate relation context.
- Creative in the approach to Multimedia design and development.
- Be able to function independently under management guidance.
- Taking initiative and function well under pressure.
- Good impersonal skills and work ethic.
- Be able to work in cross-functional teams.
- Reliable resource management skills.
- Be able to deliver same-day edits under pressure.
REMUNERATION
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Louis Jacobs on 018 299 4918
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Moratuwa Motsemme on 018 299 4958
CLOSING DATE: 22 October 2024
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
