Job Summary
Responsible for field and post-production operations while ensuring quality control.
Minimum Qualification:Diploma
Experience Level:Mid level
Experience Length:2 years
Job Description/Requirements
Switch
TV, an engaging, positive and progressive national general
entertainment channel for young adults with the vision to expand
internationally is recruiting. The Vision of Switch TV is to be the most
influential platform for educating and empowering the youth to solve
humanitarian issues in Kenya, in Africa and the whole world. Established
in 2017 we plan to operate a valuable portfolio of news, info and
edutainment networks, significant television production operations.
Switch TV is fully owned by the Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS).
Position Title:Video Journalist
Reporting to: Chief Video Journalist
Job Location:Nairobi
OVERALL PURPOSE:
Responsible for field and post-production operations while ensuring quality control.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Assemble, prepare and set up equipment prior to filming/editing.
In
charge of a whole set of equipment assigned; ensure equipment is in
good operational state by cleaning, general maintenance and repair (if
need be).
Innovate
and experiment with ideas; contribute original ideas to improve the
visual and journalistic content of the story and awareness of the
different styles and formats.
Offer
advice on how best to shoot a scene, explain the visual impact created
by particular shots and translate the same into a good edited piece.
Shoot and edit for all platforms; Television and Digital/online.
Quality
control: Shooting video of the highest quality for either live
transmission or recording, providing a representative visual and audio
account of events. Check colour temperatures, exposure and luminance in
order to maintain broadcast quality standards in both video and audio
sequences.
Ensure that the selected shots are well balanced on screen and relevant to the message.
Check peak levels to ensure clarity of up-sounds/commentary/music as per set standards.
Handle
the filming & video editing equipment carefully to ensure that it
is in proper working order and to report any malfunction and/or breakage
to the relevant officer for resolution.
Daily Reports.
EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCES
University Degree or Diploma in Media Technology/TV or Film Production.
Minimum 2 years of camera operations and editing experience.
Experience in a busy broadcasting station.
Familiarity
with broadcasting environment, practicing a range of location craft
skills e.g. camerawork, lighting, editing and on- location facilities.
Ability to visualize production scripts and other verbal or written instructions
Systematic planner and Good Organizer
Attention to detail.
Thrive in a high-pressure environment.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications should apply strictly throughhttps://www.redcross.or.ke/Careersso as to reach us not later thanWednesday, 27th January 2021
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job
disclaimer and notification:Switch Tv is an equal opportunity employer
and does not charge / accept any amount or security deposit from job
seekers during the selection process or while inviting candidates for an
interview.
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