Photographer / Videographer at Council of Governors

Photographer / Videographer

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Taking photos as scheduled by the management.
• Taking videos and photos during events.
• Editing photos and submitting them in time.
• Documentation of Council of Governors activities with both video and still camera.
• Inviting media reporters and camera crew during Council’s activities.
• Documenting both print and electronic Field activities which have been covered by the media stations.
• Creating visual content for all digital and social media platforms.
• To pitch pictures to online and offline media.
• To edit, curate and share a regular flow of images.
• To maintain and protect COG camera and editing equipment.
• Upload all Council of Governors photos on the Council of Governors website in collaboration with ICT.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Photography or related field from a recognized institution;
• A passion for the internet and all things digital
• Candidates must have a minimum of two years’ experience of studio and field photography
• Good contacts with Picture Editors and proven experience of pictures used by high circulation and influential offline and online media outlets
• Portfolio of creative and striking work across broad range of subjects and areas.
• Ability to take a brief and deliver desired results.
• Experience of all major editing software packages and photo sharing social media platforms.
• Experience of basic video making and editing.
• Exceptional creativity and innovation
• Meets the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to research, digest, analyze and present material clearly and concisely.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work on her/his own initiative.
• Honesty and reliability and attention to detail.
• Flexibility and adaptability to juggle a range of different tasks and to work extra hours to meet deadlines.
• Discretion and an understanding of confidentiality