Photographer/Videographer

Job Purpose

The in-house team photographer/videographer, as a member of the marketing function will help develop creative assets for use in GEMS marketing and communications campaigns. He/she will be responsible for analyzing each brief to determine how to compose the subject and manage the technical needs of the shoot to deliver visual imagery in support of the campaign. The role requires proficiency in managing still and video shoots in a variety of environments including but not limited to studio shoots, event photography and live action shots as well as expert proficiency in editing both formats.

Key Accountabilities

Photography:

• Select and assemble proper equipment, and choose settings and props based on requirements and theme of photo shoot
• Properly light subjects using artificial or natural lighting and using flashes and reflectors where necessary
• Determine desired images and compositions and choose equipment props, settings and lighting to achieve desired results
• Retouch, resize and enhance images as needed using Photoshop, Lightroom, or other photography software

Videography:

• Work as part of the production team that creates video products, direct multi-camera studio equipment and video switching
• Generate and insert onscreen texts and graphics in live productions using cameras, DVR’s, switching equipment and edit controller
• Digitally edit videos
• Use audio mixing equipment, tweak the studio lighting and control the studio mikes
• Complete post-production work – reviewing footage, eliminate segments not needed, edit using software

Qualifications & Expected Experience

• Formal degree from a recognised institution in photography, digital film & production or related fields
• Certifications in editing would be a plus
• At least 3 years’ experience working for a corporate company as a photographer/videographer, or 5 years + experience freelancing

Job-Specific Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of a broad range of photographic, videography and editing equipment
• Mastery of digital and analog photography equipment and photography-related computer programs, as well as the ability to develop a unique style
• To have a strong technical skill with both stills camera and video
• To be tech savvy; be able to master the full range of the camera with attention to composition, lighting, sharpness etc.