Photographer & Videographer at Ernst & Young Global Limited (EY)

Role purpose

• Elevate our market leadership through on‑brand photography and videography that’s planned well, captured beautifully, and finished fast — responsibly leveraging AI where it adds real value. Turn briefs into high‑quality content for internal and external audiences.

Where this role fits

• Embedded in Creative Services; partners closely with internal project leads across campaigns, proposals, leadership communications, and events.

Delivery requirements

• On‑brand, multi‑format content: Short‑form video, interviews, event highlights, B‑roll, and stills for web/social/presentations; strong fundamentals in composition, lighting, and sound.
• AI‑accelerated post: Faster rough cuts, captions, clean‑ups (e.g., noise reduction, sky/background replacement, object removal), and social‑first versions — with transparent documentation of prompts and steps.
• Repeatable workflows: Lightweight shot lists, storyboard templates, ingest/backup presets, and LUT/preset packs to speed future work.
• Stakeholder confidence: Clear scoping and crisp communication via Teams/email; reliable scheduling and on‑set professionalism.

Core responsibilities (video & photo)

Pre‑production

• Clarify objectives, audiences, and formats.
• Develop concepts, shot lists, and storyboards.
• Scout and secure locations.
• Prep gear and obtain internal permissions where necessary.

Production

• Set up/operate cameras, lighting, and audio.
• Direct talent and stakeholders.
• Capture A‑roll/B‑roll and stills aligned to brand guidance.
• Ensure data wrangling and on‑set backups.

Post‑production

• Edit in Adobe Premiere Pro / After Effects (or EY approved equivalent), grade and mix; retouch stills in Photoshop; deliver masters and platform‑ready variants (vertical, short‑form, platform‑specific).
• Manage asset libraries and archives with consistent naming, metadata, and backup procedures.

AI & automation

• Apply approved AI tools for: transcript/caption generation; audio clean‑up; style transfers and looks; motion graphics starters; background/plate cleanup; quick cut‑downs and aspect‑ratio versioning.
• Document prompts/settings for repeatability and training.
• Monitor trends in AI video/photo and propose small pilots.
• Champion ethical use (licensing, privacy, bias) and never upload restricted client content to unapproved tools.

Collaboration & client engagement

• Work closely with creative leads and internal clients.
• Present options/trade‑offs.
• Respond promptly via Teams/email.
• Capture feedback and iterate quickly.

Operations & quality

• Maintain and organise equipment.
• Uphold safety and etiquette on set.
• Follow brand, accessibility, and file‑hygiene standards.

Required experience & skills

• Minimum 2+ years of production experience (agency or in-house) across both videography and photography.
• Diploma or Degree in film, video, photography, or a related field.
• Proficiency in video editing and retouching tools, including Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects (or Final Cut Pro), and stills retouching. Ability to create simple motion graphics.
• Practical experience with AI-enhanced tools (e.g., Adobe Firefly, Runway, Gamma, Figma AI) to improve speed and quality, with a focus on safe and effective integration.
• Strong visual storytelling skills, including composition, lighting, and editing for maximum impact.
• User-centric mindset, paired with curiosity and a willingness to learn and adapt.
• Creative problem-solving and innovative thinking, even with limited experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to persuade and collaborate effectively.
• Exceptional attention to detail, disciplined time and file management, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.
• Understanding of current and emerging visual trends, with a focus on integrating new software and AI tools into team workflows.

Nice to have

• Experience in Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign

Portfolio requirement

• Share 5–8 pieces (mix of video and stills): provide a 30 to 60 sec reel plus 10 retouched stills showcasing lighting variety. Include 2 AI‑assisted case studies with prompt/parameter notes and before/after examples.

What we look for

• Passion to tell stories through the power of visuals
• Creative problem-solving mindset with a flexible can-do attitude
• Self-starter with the ability to understand and translate verbal ideas into impactful, cohesive outputs
• Hands-on experience in developing brochures, newsletters, flyers, banners, business presentations, animated presentations and various types of marketing collaterals
• Confidence, maturity, and ability to build strong client relationships
• A strong team player who is comfortable working collaboratively with others