Photographer/videographer

**Position Identification**

Position Title : Photographer / Videographer

Organization : Islamic Relief South Africa

Location : Cape Town, South Africa

Contract : One-year fixed contract

Reports to : Content Creation Coordinator

**Purpose of Position**
- Plan, produce and create of a video content to be used across all our digital channels, increasing engagement with our audiences and stakeholders.
- To be responsible for planning, filming, and editing videos that could be used for a variety of projects to highlight the work of Islamic Relief South Africa.
- To establish the look and feel for various elements, including websites, social media and print
- Work within brand guidelines to create layouts that reinforce our brand’s style and voice through its visual touchpoints
- Work on marketing items, presentation materials and interactive event materials while effectively managing timelines and expectations.

**Key Responsibilities**

**The specific details of a digital intern’s role will include**:

- Producing motion graphics and 3D video content.
- Assists where applicable, producing motion graphics and 3D content from concept to delivery,
- Communicates with internal and external team regarding the production and delivery of content.
- Encoding, converting and editing videos and graphical sequences.
- Produces video content from either scratch or following a design.
- Keeps abreast of new technologies and techniques to deliver cutting edge work.
- Maintains brand identity guidelines and ensures adherence throughout the organization.
- Designs and produces motion graphics.
- Edits video and color correct and add motion graphics to videos when needed.
- Provides guidance and recommendations for design, imagery and graphics.
- Travels to get media and content for marketing use; photography and video, etc.
- To cover different national events, capture case studies and produce interactive social videos.
- Maintains electronic archives of marketing and communications materials.
- Combines strong ability in graphic design with a solid understanding of consumer products, processes, technology and/or procedures.
- Ability to use cameras, microphones lighting systems to take good pictures, and record

videos of various activities.
- Ability to produce video content using Adobe Premier and Adobe After Effects.
- Ability to produce various design material using Photoshop, Illustrators, and InDesign.

**Routine content creation includes the following**:

- Coordinate with the different departments to raise awareness about Islamic Relief South Africa’s work done locally and internationally.
- Arrange weekly media plans to produce engaging stories about Islamic Relief Local work in different regions in SA and neighbouring countries.
- Work closely with the web development team to enhance Islamic Relief’s website content.
- Manage Islamic Relief South Africa’s YouTube channel and produce relevant stories to enhance the brand and marketing aspect of the organisation.
- Cover all Islamic Relief Local events and projects, produce engaging stories and share on the relevant platforms including, website, social media and IR Digital.

**Educational Qualification**:

- Recognized Degree at a reputable institution in Digital Content Creation.
- Minimum 2 - 3 years of professional experience in similar position with demonstrated experience within a fast-paced marketing and creative design environment.
- Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite packages, including InDesign, Photoshop, Aftereffects, Premier Pro, Illustrator, Flash and CSS.
- The ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

**Skills & Knowledge Required**
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Adeptness with leading design software packages
- A determination to achieve and succeed
- Some creative industry experiences
- The ability to meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment
- A background of working as part of a design team
- The ability to see projects through from inception to production
- Consistency regardless of project size
- Good organizational skills that support the rest of the team
- The motivation to maintain and improve design standards
- The willingness to listen to feedback and use it to improve.
- Ability to use cameras, microphones lighting systems to take good pictures, and record

videos of various activities.
- Ability to produce video content using Adobe Premier and Adobe After Effects.
- Ability to tell stories through different media tools; designs, posters, carousel.

**Key personal qualities**
- A genuine passion for storytelling using visual tools.
- Committed to Islamic Relief’s values, upholding the highest standards in conduct and journalistic and ethical standards
- Creative and inspiring thinker keen to share and implement ideas for impactful communications and able to overcome setbacks and motivate others
- Self-motivated, self-sufficient in day-to-day working and confident in solving problems with the