Fresh Jobs at News Central TV

Key Responsibilities

• Storytelling and Editing: Review and analyse raw footage to identify the best clips that align with the desired narrative.
• Assemble and sequence clips to create a coherent and impactful story or message.
• Make cuts and trims, removing unnecessary footage and enhancing overall video flow.
• Add transitions and effects to ensure smooth scene transitions and enhance visual appeal.
• Technical Skills and Software: Proficient in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or Avid Media Composer.
• Also proficient in mobile editing software like InShot
• Conduct colour correction and grading to establish specific moods or atmospheres. Perform sound editing and mixing, integrating music, sound effects, and dialogue to enhance storytelling.
• Understand different video formats and codecs to ensure compatibility with intended platforms.
• Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with directors, producers, and other creatives to understand the vision for the video.
• Provide feedback and suggestions during filming or pre-production to optimise footage for editing.
• Clearly communicate edits and revisions, addressing concerns from stakeholders to ensure alignment.
• Adaptability and Versatility: Edit various video formats and lengths, including short social media clips and long-form documentaries.
• Adapt editing style to suit different genres and styles, aligning with the specific tone and message of each project.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and technologies to incorporate new tools and techniques.

Person Specification

• Proven experience as a Video Editor with a strong portfolio showcasing diverse projects.
• Proficiency in video editing software, colour correction, and sound editing/mixing.
• Understanding of different video formats, codecs, and delivery methods.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Creative vision and storytelling ability.
• Ability to adapt to different genres and styles.
• Stay updated on industry trends and technologies

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Key Responsibilities

• Act as a sound technician within the gallery and studio ensuring that all sound microphones are in place and working, installation of mobile microphones on guests and undertaking the various sound and vision mixing in accordance with international Broadcast standards.
• Compiling all commercials, programs and promos for transmission and ensure they run as per the Daily Transmission Schedule (DTs);
• Ensuring all cameras and lighting equipment within the studios are correctly aligned at all times before and during live and prerecorded programs.
• Handling of equipment carefully during and a- err productions and sending faulty equipment to the workshop for repair.
• Handling of broadcast equipment outside the premises in times of live or prerecorded events.
• Database maintenance of information in the TV Playout Servers.
• To check peak levels against peak/vu meter calibration to ensure clarity of upsounds/commentary/music as per laid down procedures.
• Ensuring availability of quality transmission signal and being alert to respond to signal interruptions on 24-hour basis
• Compile and update the CTS and DTS on a daily basis
• Ensure that the studio equipment is functioning by dusting and testing on a daily
• basis and sending faulty equipment to maintenance for repair.
• Efficient handling of equipment when assigned to an OB or On-site Production
• by packing in the prescribed manner and ensuring all equipment taken out of News Central premises is returned safely.
• Customer Service: Keep a log of all customer complaints and errors and ensure a 24 hour turn around for resolution of complaints/errors
• Operating Studio and OB equipment to ensure quality sound and video in studio productions and live OB's.
• To ensure that the selected shots are well balanced on screen and relevant to the message.
• Provide a daily report of events & recommend ways of improvements to the Supervisors..

Person Specification

• Bachelor's Degree in communications, Electronic Technology or related degree with 2-5 years of experience in professional live broadcast operations in Live News, Sports, or Entertainment production, (radio/TV/cable) required.
• Previous live show audio mixing experience required.
• Experience with Wheatstone Audio boards preferred.
• Candidate should be a problem solver and quick thinker to resolve existing issues and to work around problems that arise during live news.
• You must be detail-oriented and can multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be self-sufficient and have a press-on-regardless, attitude.
• Must work well in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to sit for long periods. Able to execute commands based upon verbal or written directives.
• High visual and aural acuity.
• Ability to work under deadlines with tight time constraints. Highly stressful environment at times.
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and leadership qualities a must.