Video Editor

The Opportunity
The Government Communications Department seeks an incumbent to provide videography video editing and motion graphics. To assist the Producer and/or Director Editor in the development of Videos and multimedia promotional materials for the University. To capture Broll footage of University events and activities for publishing on a variety of media platforms. To help and support the publications team with design related projects.

The Responsibilities

• Identify complement and build on the existing unified visual identity that permeates the Universitys print and Web publications.
• Working with the client and University stakeholders to collect content film events and interviews and to work with production vendors as required.
• Digitize edit and mix analog and digital video footage for promotional videos
• Edit Library Sound & Music in sync to video.
• Prepare video/motion graphics animation and special effects for use in university promotional videos and other multimedia projects.
• Organize and maintain the current library of tapes and stock video footage from which selected clips can be searched chosen and edited for individual videos.
• Coordinate closely with the A/V (Media Services) Technicians to provide video footage through original filming or access to university video archives.
• Assist the producer/director in filming on set and operating a second camera
• Provide some graphics assistance for print publications.
• Assist in the development of promotional CDROMs and DVDs.

The Requirements

• Should possess a minimum of 2 years experience and a Bachelors degree in a related field from an accredited institution or a combination of education and experience. Highly computer literate with strong knowledge of PC and Macintosh operating systems
• Professional experience with industry standard video editing animation and graphics design software (Apple Final Cut Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects Photoshopetc.
• Professional Experience in operating a digital 4K/HD Camera Lighting gimbal/stabilizer and audio equipment.
• Experience in multimedia projects creating videos for delivery via Web social media .

The Benefits

The Universitys benefits package is highly attractive with competitive salaries free of tax in the U.A.E. cash housing annual vacation airline tickets for the employee and immediate family educational subsidies for children and healthcare is provided to the employee and sponsored family members.

To Apply

In addition to completing the online application form attach a cover letter a current CV and the names and contact details of three professional references.

While we appreciate all applications you will be contacted only if you are selected for an interview.

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