Visual Lead at Kagiso Media

KEY PERFORMANCE AREA

 Editorial

• Servicing radio station’s programming and editorial team.
• Produce quality visual content that entertains and engages audiences across platforms.
• Create purpose driven content.
• Produce and direct Jacaranda FM video promotions.
• Oversee storyboarding & scripting of station’s video content.
• Assisting with originating briefs and following them.
• Story boarding, filming, assembling recorded raw material (camera footage, dialogue, sound effects, graphics and special effects) and putting into a finished product suitable for broadcasting and publishing online.
• Assembling all raw footage, with audio and camera shots.
• Writing voiceover/commentary.

 Social Media

• Produce and edit online social media content.
• Suggest social media executions that drive growth and engagement.

General

• Equipment management and maintenance.
• Attend product meetings for department and provide creative input.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders throughout the production process.

 Programming team participation

• Participate and contribute positively as a member of the programming team.
• Work Shifts according to Shift Roster.
• Work closely with digital content team to assist with visual executions.
• Required to work on weekends in accordance to shift roster as required.
• Execute any tasks that may reasonably be expected.

Requirements

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

•  Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism, Photography, Cinematography, Media Production, related field, or equivalent experience and track record.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

•  Proficiency in Final Cut Pro, Adobe Elements.
• Minimum 5 years in producing and editing and directing video productions.
• Demonstrable proficiency in filming and editing, with excellent technical knowledge of audio and lighting.
• Substantial digital knowledge and experience, with a track record of delivering excellent social media solutions.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in filming, editing and publishing on digital platforms.
• Must be versatile, adaptable, and able to multi-task, work fast and well under pressure; be a team player.
• Demonstrable visual aesthetic.
• Demonstrable ability to deliver on brief.