Job Title: Videographer
Sector: Consulting - Humanitarian, Peace and Security
Position Type: Consultancy
Duration/Level of Effort: Short-term, part-time
Position Location: Remote
SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
Global Affairs Canada (GAC) requires the services of a creative Videographer to work with them to undertake the process of editing digital video and still image content to create a series of visual material for advocacy purposes. The Videographer is responsible for selecting, assembling or manipulating the video and image material that has been recorded to produce 1 (one) 5-7 minute video and a series of 5 (five) short videos to be used on social media. The videos are for use by Global Affairs Canada during International Development Week 2023 campaign at the beginning of February, as well as use on social media and other events during the year of 2022 and 2023
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Working on a day-to-day basis under the direction of Canada’s Head of Cooperation, the expected services of the Videographer will include, but not be limited to:
- Ensure highest broadcast quality of videography: minimum HD 1920x1080 or better.
- Ensure that all requests and instructions from GAC pertaining to videography and video-editing requirements are fulfilled.
- Oversee and implement production preparation for all video shooting.
- Determine the technical supports required for the video production such as lighting, sound, backdrops, and special needs, in advance of production dates.
- Complete post-production activities such as editing, graphics, special effects, music selection, media conversion and duplication.
- Maintains quality control and a consistent look and feel throughout production of video assignments.
- Edits and assembles final visual/audio program material for release. Monitors the technical quality of the finished product to ensure compliance, consistency, and desired outcome.
- Ensure that all required videography/video-editing jobs are completed on deadline.
- Ensure that correct video formats are used as requested by GAC.
- Ensure that videos produced for use on social media follows the specifications required by the GAC.
- Work with the highest professional ethical standards and in keeping with GAC’s core messages.
- Finalizing the storyboard/script with guidelines from GAC.
- Add computer graphics and special effects including sound/music, image, voice over, and sub-titling as required, and
- Undertake any other relevant tasks as assigned by the GAC.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education:
- Minimum Bachelor's degree in Media Communications, Journalism, Social Sciences, Humanities, Public Administration, Economics, Political Science or any other related field.
- High experience (five years or more) of working with video production may be considered in lieu of academic degree.
- Professional certificate from a film school is an asset.
Minimum Experience:
- At least 3 years’ experience in shooting/producing/editing video products including social media platforms, particularly Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
- Minimum 3 years of working experience in video production and FCP editing, or other professional editing software.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in video shooting/filming professionally.
- Must have a thorough knowledge in digital post production software to be able to edit raw footage, insert subtitles and closed captioning, graphics, other on-screen text, and special effects into a video.
- Experience in the usage of graphic design software packages for social media.
- Familiarity with video and social media communications of GAC and other development organizations (e.g. USAID, UN, etc.) is an asset.
Essential Skills:
- Ability to film broadcast quality video and audio: HD 1920x1080 or better.
- Have experience in video/film production including script writing, preparing storyboard and directing.
- Ability to work effectively with a large and diverse group of on-camera talent, team members, partners, and stakeholders.
Language Proficiency: English 4 (Oral-Reading-Writing)
Employment Conditions: Short-Term Consultancy
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested individual consultants must include the following documents when submitting the applications to admin@fssproject.com latest by 23 July 2022/as soon as possible:
- CV indicating all past experience from similar projects, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the Candidate and at least three (3) professional references.
- Brief statement as to why the individual considers him/herself as the most suitable for the assignment.
- Financial Proposal shall be submitted in the following format:
- The financial proposal should specify an all-inclusive daily rate for up to 60 working days;
- The financial proposal must be all-inclusive and take into account various expenses that will be incurred during the contract, including: the daily professional fee and when applicable any other relevant expenses related to the performance of services under the contract, excluding travel expenses.
Cowater International is an equal opportunity employer, basing employment on merit and qualifications as they relate to professional experience and position expectations. Cowater does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, age, or any other basis protected by law.
We thank all applicants, however only those shortlisted will be contacted.
ABOUT US
With more than 35 years’ experience, Cowater International is a global leader in management consulting services specializing in international development and has managed the implementation of over 800 projects in more than 80 countries around the globe. We work with governments, partner organizations, communities and civil society to design and implement sustainable solutions that generate lasting social, financial and environmental impacts. Our adaptive approach to management has led to our yearly award-winning work and recognition as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2017. Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, Cowater International also has corporate offices in Montreal, Quebec; London, United Kingdom; Nairobi, Kenya; and Brussels, Belgium, in addition to project offices in a wide variety of other locations across Northern and Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, the Caribbean and Asia.
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