Specialist : Photographer and Videographer - Communication BU at Auditor-General of South Africa

Roles & Responsibilities

Strategic Function

• Develop and implement a strategy and operational efficiency for management of photography/videography in the organisation
• Take high quality pictures that are usable for various products and platforms (media, design, social media, exhibitions, website etc)
• Edit and enhance images using photo editing software applicable for the environment
• Collaborate with clients to understand the requirements to deliver properly as per the brief
• Develop and plan creative video concepts with the communication team and client business unit
• Operate professional cameras and studio for events and recordings and edit to deliver a compelling final professional product
• Develop and create content tailored for multiple platforms
• Manage the studio and ensure is it fully equipped and has capability for various productions
• Put together a network of photography and videography professionals who can support in ensuring a wide range or content is covered across the AGSA

Product management

• Produce high quality images and video that are usable for communication platforms
• Produce videos that are professionally edited and distributed for both external and internal platforms
• Produce and lead the streaming of productions of AGSA events
• Provide audio and extract audio for radio and other platforms.
• Provide immediate images from events for social and national media
• Edit images and distribute to the communication business unit for various platforms
• Produce images for use by media when AGSA leadership appears on external platforms within two hours of event conclusion or delivery of the speech
• Shoot webinars and produce them into edited videos for various platforms
• Build a digital library for images that is accessible to all communication teams for images and videos
• Ensure presence of products on all relevant channels and platforms to ensure ease of access
• Photograph leadership of the organisation to ensure a library of professional updated photos exists.
• Quality review photos of leaders and images being used to represent the organisation in the media and intervene where required to ensure the AGSA is always portrayed visually, in the best way possible.

Stakeholder Management

• Develop and maintain collaborative and value-adding relationships with internal and external stakeholders for the execution of project plans and campaigns.
• Ensure a clear understanding of stakeholder needs and determine the appropriate approach and content of the campaigns and content in consultation with the relevant stakeholders and line manager.
• Foster relationships with leaders to ensure they are responsive to objectives of the organisation.
• Establish strategic relations with industry players for exchange of material and protect the AGSA reputation
• Protect the AGSA by ensuring all material used is legally protected and in the exchange of material with stakeholders.

People Management

• Manage own performance to drive productivity.
• Participate and/or take lead in the business unit transformation/culture plans.
• Provide support to the management team regarding centre management and other people related tasks.

Financial Management

• Contribute in the compiling of the centre budget, implement and monitor the budget for the allocated projects.
• Ensure compliance to AGSA policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes and procedures.
• Manage supply chain processes within scope of work.

Other responsibilities

• Perform and/or manage other projects, tasks and assignments delegated by the Senior Manager not stipulated in the role profile description as and when required.

Formal Education

• This position requires a minimum relevant diploma in photography and videography.

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years demonstrable experience in professional experience in a production, media, or creative environment.
• Proficiency in photo editing software, such as Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop or any other relevant software
• Proven storytelling skills with a strong editorial eye.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects), DaVinci Resolve.
• Successful track record in shooting, editing and production Experience in both photography and videography combined 5 years will be an added advantage.