Videographer

Responsibilities:

• Planning and filming live events, short films and ad shoots
• Ensuring all filming equipment is ready and in proper working order
  
• Directing and assigning tasks to Camera Operators and Lighting Technicians
  
• Undertaking minor editing of film footages in the case of smaller productions
  
• Understanding client briefs, offering creative feedback and providing an estimated filming budget
  
• Discussing ideas with the Creative team prior to filming
  
• Coordinating and assisting Wedding Videographers and small production houses in filming bridal shoots, promotional campaigns videos, wedding videos, etc.
  
• Ensuring filming in proper lighting and audio clarity with perfect lens choice
  
• Providing creative direction when inserting captions, graphics, special effects and video texts especially for advertising products
  
• Contacting and negotiating with suppliers for equipment, products and services
  
• Troubleshooting minor technical issues with the video camera
  
• Ensuring consistency in filming from start to finish
  
• Cleaning and disassembling hardware such as tripod, lighting and gimbal
  
• Maintaining and updating equipment inventory
  
• Compiling training videos that juniors could refer.

Requirements:

• Minimum academic qualification of BSc Degree or diploma in any discipline
• A certificate course in Videography or Cinematography is preferred
• Proficiency in video editing software like Lumen5, Final Cut Pro and Nero Video
• Familiarity with different cameras like digital cameras, professional-grade cameras and digital camcorders
• Excellent computer skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of different motion picture techniques 
• Physically fit and having an eye for detail
• Basic knowledge of production modes like doing a single camera setup and adjusting camera’s white balance
• Ability to work in a team and in extreme weather conditions
• Excellent analytical skills.

Location: Lagos and Abuja