Archer Digital
Position Title: Cinematographer
Archer Digital is a digital marketing & advertising agency strongly focused on helping SMEs profitably acquire and retain their customers through Digital Marketing & Advertising.
We are looking for a Cinematographer.
In their primary role, the content creator will work in the production team to create photo and video footage and bring sight and sound together to tell a cohesive story.
He/she must be keen at storytelling, have a passion for detail, have experience in using different film equipment and in varying scenarios, work well from briefs, and apply research and creativity to put together great outputs.
Your skills in communication and managing projects will be crucial to successfully implement different projects.
Day-to-day responsibilities
- Bring expertise in filmmaking and current trends in social media and web marketing
- On-set, work with a variety of people to ensure all shots and footage are captured flawlessly
- Take a brief to grasp the production team’s needs and specifications
- Review the shooting script and raw material to create a shot decision list
- Guide and work with the production manager, editor and concept mood board
- Consult with stakeholders from the pre-production to the post-production process
- Discover and implement new filming technologies to maximize efficiency
Person’s Specifications
- At Least 2 Years of proven work experience as a Cinematographer
- Expert understanding of using mirrorless cameras
- High-level command of light and sound setups for video production, editing
- Creative storyboarding, script writing, and character development skills
- Interpersonal skills allowing you to direct staff, clients, and talent while on-set
- Thrives in collaborative environments, open to ideas while supplying knowledge-backed input
- Demonstrated knowledge in trends in web marketing and social media marketing
- Goal-oriented and high-achieving, you never settle for less
- Highly organized, able to manage various projects simultaneously
- Demonstrable video filming ability with a strong portfolio
- Experience with video editing is an added advantage
If interested and qualified, send us a link to some campaign/media buy portfolio/attachment of your work, your CV and cover letter introducing yourself and how you see this position as a fit for you, by 11th January 2023 under the subject ‘Cinematographer’ at recruitment@archerdigital.co.ke
*The Position is open and available for immediate start