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• Prepares
  desk diary for multimedia graphics assignments.
• The
  jobholder also receives briefing from Managing Editor – Content generation
• Checks
  working tools i.e. camera batteries and notebooks
• Goes
  on assignments with other reporters and takes newsworthy and creative
  photographs and videos.
• Processes/reviews
  photos and videos for publication in print and uploading online
• Writes
  captions for the selected pictures within set deadlines, is responsible
  for the accuracy and content of captions.
• The
  incumbent edits videos into format that can be used on our online
  platforms
• Provides
  advance photographs/videos at editors’ requests
• Creates
  advance portraits of individuals and photographs on various issues for the
  department’s archives based on editors’ requests.
• Downloads
  all the day’s pictures/videos for transmission to the Design and
  Online editors
• Protects
  pictures/videos from leakage.

• The applicants for the MPL Multimedia
  Editor career placement should hold a University Degree in Industrial Fine Art or related field from an
  accredited institution
• A
  minimum of three to five years of related experience in the media industry
• Extensive knowledge of the programs for photography and demonstrable
  experience of practicing them within the bounds of corporate identity
• A
  creative thinker with good problem-solving skills
• Ability
  to multitask
• Enthusiasm
  for photography and well informed of current trends and issues
• Ability
  to lead the creative process
• Ability
  to articulate creative ideas, both verbally, visually and in writing
• Creative
  approach to briefs, while working within corporate guidelines if appropriate
• Excellent
  eye for detail and accuracy
• Ability
  to track, review and manage team performance effectively
• Deadline-oriented
  with strong drive for results

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