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Job Title:  Videographer

Organisation: Dr. Kasenene – Wellness Clinic

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

Dr. Kasenene – Wellness Clinic is run by Dr. Kasenene, a medical doctor, nutrition expert and speaker with a passion to help people get well and lose weight using nutrition and natural medicine.

Job Summary:   We are seeking a talented and creative Videographer to join the Dr. Kasenene team in partnership with FIIINDIT, our design, web and marketing partner.

The ideal candidate must have a keen eye for detail, a strong understanding of storytelling, and the technical skills necessary to produce high-quality video content. As a Videographer, you will be responsible for transforming raw footage into polished videos that captivate audiences across various platforms.

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Key Duties and Responsibilities:   ​

Video Editing: Edit raw footage into engaging video content for multiple formats, including social media, online platforms, advertisements, and broadcast television.

Storytelling: Collaborate with directors, producers, and other team members to understand the vision and narrative of each project. Utilise editing techniques to enhance storytelling and maintain viewer engagement.

Technical Proficiency: Utilise industry-standard editing software (such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and DaVinci Resolve, Adobe After Effects) to cut, splice, and arrange footage. Apply color correction, audio editing, and visual effects as needed.

Creative Input: Collaborate with the video production team on creative input on video concepts, including suggestions for graphics, animations, and music that align with the project’s goals and target audience.

Asset Management: Organise and maintain a library of video assets, ensuring that all files are properly labelled and archived for easy retrieval. Manage project timelines and deliverables to meet deadlines.

Quality Control: Review final video edits for accuracy, consistency, and adherence to brand guidelines. Ensure all content meets high-quality standards before delivery.

Collaboration: Work closely with the production team to ensure a cohesive final product. Participate in team meetings to discuss project progress and provide updates.

Feedback Incorporation: Be open to discuss and understand feedback from video directors and clients to refine and improve video content and to make revisions based on constructive criticism.

Stay Current: Keep up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and new editing techniques to continually improve skills and contribute innovative ideas to the team.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Education: Bachelor’s degree/diploma/certificate in Film Production, Video Editing, Multimedia Arts, or a related field preferred. Alternatively, links to industry leading professionals or video tutorials you have been following in a self learning approach can be shared.

Experience: Minimum of 6 months – 3 years of experience in video editing or a related role. A strong portfolio showcasing a variety of video projects is essential or a sample video as requested.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve). Familiarity with motion graphics and animation is a plus.

Creative Skills: Strong storytelling abilities with a keen sense of pacing, rhythm, and visual composition. A good understanding of colour grading and sound design is beneficial.

Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate creative ideas and collaborate effectively with team members.

Attention to Detail: Strong organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring all aspects of the video meet quality standards.

Additional Information

Work Environment: This position may require working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines. Flexibility in hours may be needed to accommodate project timelines.

Portfolio Submission: Candidates are required to submit a portfolio or demo reel showcasing previous work, including various styles and formats of video editing.

If you are passionate about video editing and eager to bring stories to life through your creative skills, we encourage you to apply and join our innovative team!

How to Apply:

Send your interest, portfolio or sample work and your profile to our partner FIIINDIT:  hiring@fiiindit.com

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