Cinematographer / Video Editor at Octoplus Marketing

Job Summary

• The role holder should be able to prepare scripts and assemble recorded footage into a finished project that matches client’s brief and vision.

Job Responsibilities
A typical day on the job will involve:

• Write or adapt a story into a script.
• Conceptualize ideas in specifications to client’s needs.
• Knowledge of online content strategy and creation
• Capture studio-quality photographs and video
• Collaborate with the creative team to concept and develop language between script and visual plan.
• Organize and assemble video segments to deliver continuous sequential story of specified length.
• Develop an overall video brand messaging strategy.
• Create high-quality video content for client video projects.
• Videography in-house and on the field as assigned.
• Work to a brief, develop and pitch creative ideas and concepts, choosing the appropriate media and style to meet client’s needs.
• Manage and oversee all technical aspects of video recording and editing.
• Perform video and audio editing based on story sequence and continuity.
• Ensure logical sequencing running of video/film.
• Consult with stakeholders from production to post-production process.
• Event coverage as required.

Core Responsibilities:

• Videography
• Video Editing
• Photography

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Creative Art, Cinematography, or related field from a reputable institution.
• 1 - 3 years work experience only.
• Conversant with video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, etc. and a good working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator as it applies video post-production.
• Must be a creative mind and possess a great storytelling skill.
• Demonstrate video editing ability with a strong portfolio
• Great sense of precision and attention to detail
• Good time management skills
• Experience working on branded video content is preferred.
• Great videography/ video editing portfolio
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to keep the team up to date on project timelines.
• Organized, goal-oriented, and can drive results while multi-tasking priorities.