Internship Opportunities at OUTsurance

Job Description

• We are seeking a creative and motivated Video Content Creator Intern to join our team. As an intern, you will play a crucial role in producing high-quality video content that aligns with our brand's objectives and engages our target audience. This internship offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in video production, storytelling, and digital marketing within a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Video Production: Assist in the planning, shooting, and editing of various video content, including but not limited to promotional videos, social media clips, interviews, tutorials, and event coverage.
• Scriptwriting: Collaborate with the content team to develop engaging video scripts that effectively convey our brand message and meet the content strategy goals.
• Storyboarding: Assist in creating storyboards and shot lists to visualize and organize video concepts before production.
• Video Editing: Use video editing software to cut, trim, and assemble video footage, add effects, transitions, and graphics to produce high-quality and visually appealing videos.
• Post-Production: Help with tasks such as audio mixing, colour correction, and adding background music or voiceovers to enhance the overall video quality.
• Content Optimization: Optimize videos for different platforms, ensuring they meet the technical specifications and adhere to best practices for each platform (e.g., YouTube, Instagram, TikTok).
• Research and Innovation: Stay up-to-date with the latest video trends, techniques, and industry standards to contribute fresh and innovative ideas to video projects.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the marketing and design teams to align video content with broader marketing campaigns and ensure consistent branding.

Skills and competencies:

• Creativity: A passion for video creation and storytelling, with a keen eye for visual composition and aesthetics.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro and basic Animation in Adobe After Effects.
• Basic Knowledge: Familiarity with camera equipment, lighting setups, and audio recording.
• Strong Communication: Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
• Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to Detail: A meticulous approach to editing, ensuring videos are of high quality and error-free.
• Adaptability: Willingness to learn and adapt quickly to changing demands and feedback.
• Portfolio: A portfolio of previous video projects or relevant coursework demonstrating video production and editing skills is a plus.

Qualifications

• Matric qualification or equivalent qualification
• Diploma or higher in Video content creation or a similar creative field.

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Job Description

Technical Skills:

• Basic understanding of computer hardware and software.
• Familiarity with operating systems.
• Familiarity in programming languages (e.g., Python, C#).
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals.
• Basic understanding of database systems (SQL, NoSQL).

Communication Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical team members.

Problem-Solving:

• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues independently.

Teamwork:

• Willingness to collaborate with team members and other departments.
• Adaptability to work in a team-oriented environment.

Time Management:

• Good time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Initiative:

• A proactive attitude and willingness to take on new challenges.
• Eagerness to learn and stay updated with industry trends.

Professionalism:

• Demonstrated commitment to professionalism and a strong work ethic.

Possible Environment Exposure:

Cyber

• Security operation
• Security Admin

Software Development 

• Quality Control
• Business/ System Analysis
• Programming
• Iteration Management
• Product Ownership  

Support

• Infrastructure
• Networking
• Service Support

Qualifications

• Relevant IT qualification

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Job Description

As a secondary role, this person will support our eLearning Administrators in taking care of the operational performance of our Learner Management System (LMS) as well as offering assistance to the trainers within the OUTsurance Learning Academy.
This person must gain an in-depth knowledge of our LMS, be able to identify and solve system-related anomalies and create efficiencies within the environment.

Take note to qualify for an INSETA Internship program you need to:

• Be a South African citizen
• Not previously being part of an internship/learnership with INSETA
• Be between the ages of 18 & 35
• Unemployed in the last 2 months

Qualifications

• Matric
• BIS Multimedia / BA Graphic Design or similar

Exposure to one or more of the below disciplines will be beneficial:

• Graphic design
• Instructional design
• Video animation and editing
• Audio and video production

Exposure to coding using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript will be highly beneficial but is not compulsory

Responsibilities:

• Engage in the learning material development process, including deliverables, sign-offs, and timelines
• Design and develop online learning content using applicable software
• Design and develop mailers, infographics, and internal communication content using applicable software
• Deal with technical support calls/emails/queries from stakeholders and trainers 
• Provide first-line support on LMS concerns and user issues by logging and managing cases on the applicable platform.
• Reporting on usage and statistics
• Test and quality assure content on the LMS
• Maintain the LMS procedure document
• Manage and maintain the social component of the LMS
• Explore trends in mobile learning and build on the adoption of this feature
• Investigate the LMS, and suggest improvements that will reduce manual tasks
• Ensure trainers’ LMS knowledge and skill is up to date based on new findings within the LMS

Assist Academy trainers by:

• Uploading and updating course material and assessments to the LMS
• Creating and managing classes on the LMS, as well as daily attendance rostering
• Creating, monitoring, and drawing online surveys/feedback forms
• Manually uploading results to the LMS
• Conduct per-question trend analysis
• Providing support during virtual classroom sessions

This list is not exhaustive and is a guideline. This person will be expected to undertake any additional tasks which are deemed to be fair and reasonable and fall within the scope of the Learning and eLearning Academy.

Required Competencies & Personal Attributes:

• Computer literacy
• Good communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• High attention to detail
• Strong admin orientation with exceptional language and writing ability
• Able to work in isolation as well as within a team
• Creative and innovative
• Open to criticism and feedback
• Researching skills
• Highly analytical, with problem-solving abilities
• Passionate about systems and creating efficiencies
• Ability to engage with, and to transfer knowledge to, peers and stakeholders at any level

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Competencies 
The successful individual would need to demonstrate the below listed competencies at an advanced level: 

• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Computer literate.
• Organised, Self-disciplined and self-motivated. 
• Deadline and results oriented.
• Attention to detail.
• Takes ownership and responsibility.
• Excellent administration skills.
• Stress tolerant. 

Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent. 
• Must have completed a Degree/Diploma in Human Resources/ Industrial Psychology/ Labour Relations/ BCom Law/LLB and related qualifications.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Preferably have your own vehicle.