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Main Purpose of Job 

We are looking for someone with a passion for design and a keen interest in Statue/Toy Photography and Video for web. You will be working as part of a small team. Your time will be spent filming, taking photographs and editing and preparing and running the behind the scenes production of a weekly live stream. You need to be organised, creative and show initiative. You need to work with minimal direction and be comfortable taking the creative lead. 

Videography

1. Assembling all raw footage in preparation for inputting into the computer
2. Creating videos for web
3. Assisting with expanding our videography services through developing sources of new business
4. Assisting with installing and maintaining hardware and software
5. Managing projects from beginning to end. Including initial contact, quotations, closing sales, concepts, production, signing off, updates and reviews
6. Communicating regularly with other team members
7. Communicating via email with clients, and telephone when required
8. Conception and implementation of own creative ideas
9. Consulting with the director, producer and/or client throughout the post-production process
10. Creating a 'rough cut' (or assembly edit) of the programme/film and determining the exact cutting for the next and final stages
11. Develop initial story or concept into a production-feasible, fully planned project.
12. Digitally cutting the files to put together the sequence of the film and deciding what is usable
13. Experimenting with styles and techniques including the design of graphic elements
14. Manage actors (if involved) and ensure that all personnel deliver their best performance for the good of the completed picture or show.
15. Meeting agreed deadlines
16. Organising video shoots
17. Overseeing the quality and progress of audio and video engineering and editing
18. Reordering and tweaking the content to ensure the logical sequencing and smooth running of the film/video
19. Researching potential clients for new business opportunities
20. Suggesting or selecting music
21. To work both independently and as part of a team
22. Using social media to engage potential clients and analysing social media engagement
23. Work with the director of videography and director of audiography to deliver the project from a technical perspective.
24. Working as part of a team to produce high quality, consistent video to tight deadlines
25. Writing voiceover/commentary

Photography

1. Assisting with creating and updating images for print
2. Assisting with creating and updating images for web
3. Communicating regularly with other team members
4. Communicating via email with clients, and telephone when required
5. Assisting with managing projects from beginning to end. Including; initial contact, quotations, closing sales, concepts, production, signing off, updates and reviews
6. Assisting with managing outsourced photographers, designers, illustrators, programmers, researchers, marketers (training will be given)
7. Assisting with installing and maintaining hardware and software
8. Meeting agreed deadlines
9. To work both independently and as part of a team
10. Assisting with expanding our photography services through developing sources of new business
11. Working as part of a team to produce high quality, consistent imagery to tight deadlines
12. Assisting with retouching, manipulating, processing, uploading, scanning, watermarking and key wording images
13. Assisting in the operation of professional level imaging equipment
14. Conception and implementation of own creative ideas
15. Management of image archive system and image cataloguing
16. Organising photography shoots
17. Copyright - learning about copyright infringement cases and registering images.
18. Researching potential clients for new business opportunities
19. Following up existing contacts and prospective clients by phone to market opportunities

Please note that this list is not exhaustive and you may be required to undertake additional duties of a similar responsibility level as and when required. 

Live stream behind the scenes production

1. Prepare materials for weekly live stream in advance
2. Be behind the camera during the live stream to move around the studio during filming
3. Be prepared to work late on Friday evenings. The streams usually run from 10pm to 1.30am

Person Requirements

We are looking for someone who has a keen interest in photography for print and web. We want someone who has experience using camera and editing software alike. We need someone with excellent communication skills and the desire to work hard, be creative, learn new things and develop their skill sets. 

Essential Skills / Experience / Qualities:

• No formal qualifications required
• Experience using photography and video equipment
• Experience using computers
• Experience using websites
• Experience editing videos using industry standard / popular video editing software eg Final cut / Sony Vegas / Adobe Premiere and or after effects
• Experience in filming and editing
• Experience editing images
• Accuracy and consistency
• A passion for video and photography
• Be practical with a keen eye for detail
• Capacity for learning technical skills
• An aptitude towards cameras and audio equipment is important
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good communication skills, writing skills and people skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Good IT skills
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Able to correctly prioritise tasks
• Ambitious and motivated
• Enthusiastic about all aspects of work
• Positive attitude, persistent and resilient
• Willing to travel occasionally
• Must be keen to progress, learn and adapt to new environments and challenging situations
• Not afraid to get involved in a project outside of a traditional skill set

Beneficial Skills / Experience / Qualities:

• Experience editing images
• Experience organising photography shoots
• Previous experience of working to tight deadlines
• Interest in videos for web
• Knowledge of marketing
• Sales experience
• Ability to work under pressure
• Willingness to learn new skills and rise to new challenges
• The persistence to work hard to achieve the best possible outcome
• Experience of breaking down large projects into smaller tasks and prioritise them accordingly
• Understanding of cost and best value

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