Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Position Summary: We are looking for a creative, talented and digitally-focused Cinematographer / Video Editor to join our team. As a Cinematographer / Video Editor, you will work with our in-house teams to create compelling and exciting videos that will engage with our audience. Our ideal candidate has a solid knowledge of camera equipment, lighting and editing software.
What the Representation Entails
As a Cinematographer / Video Editor, you will be required to:
- Create video content (in-house and on the field as assigned) with high visual impact
- Analyzing the story structure and deciding on a visual approach with the media team
- Conducting research regarding available locations, props, sun position, and weather conditions at the prospective project sites
- Selecting and sourcing required equipment & tools
- Ensure proper organisation and safekeeping of video footage and logs
- Assist with events coverage as required
- Visiting locations and taking a series of test shots before deciding on the angles, filers, film stock, framing, equipment, lighting, and techniques that will be used to create the desired atmosphere of the film
- Willingness to often travel to the project site when required (NB: travel and accommodation fees will be covered by the organisation)
Cinematographer Requirements
- Creative and extensive experience working as a Cinematographer / Video Editor
- Stamina and physical strength
- The ability to spend time away from home
- A passion for film, cinematography, video editing and a good eye for detail, and excellent hand-eye coordination
- A bachelor’s degree (N.B: undergraduates with creative skills are strongly encouraged to apply)
Benefits
Kindly note that this is a voluntary role in which we offer the following benefits:
- Opportunity to acquire (additional) professional and practical experience/skill
- You get to be officially recognised as a Cinematographer / Video Editor of the organisation “African Circular Business Alliance”
- We connect you with opportunities and network in the course of the project or other activities of the organisation
- You may use the organisation’s name “African Circular Business Alliance” and your affiliation as a Cinematographer / Video Editor on your social media profiles, biography, and in pursuit of other professional advancement opportunities
- You also get to be officially recognised in our projects as a Contributor, as well as other opportunities that may unfold in the coming years
How To Apply
Kindly send us your CV/Resumé via email and also attach links to any showreel or previous video/editing work done by you. Email hr@acba.africa and use Cinematographer / Video Editor as the subject line.
