Employment Opportunities In A Global Media & Entertainment Company

We are a global media and entertainment company located in Abuja, Nigeria. We offer amongst other products, premium television programs, documentaries, music production as well as smart printing.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Manager - Cinematography

Location: Abuja
Start Date: February 2021

Description

• We are seeking highly creative and innovative individuals to join our busy and exciting team. The ideal persons will be talents that are willing to run with our vision while working in an environment that delivers excellence, fosters growth, personal development and total wellbeing.

Job Purpose

• Due to expansion, an exciting position has become available for a supervising cinematographer to join our dynamic team based in Abuja.
• The main purpose of the job role will be to oversee and direct camera work in movie-making as well as the audio visuals. The ideal candidate will have strong project and location management skills.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Leading the team of Cinematographers to deliver on projects and job requisitions to the specified service level agreements and timelines.
• Choosing a visual style for films. Determining the visual style and approaches for films and stories.
• Establishing the camera setup for every shot. Determining which types of cameras, camera lenses, camera angles, and camera techniques best bring the scenes to life. Collaborating with the script supervisor to scope out each scene and design what the most effective vantage points for cameras will be.
• Determining the lighting for every scene. Display expertise in using lighting to create the right visual mood the director aspires to achieve. Works to enhance an image’s depth, contrast, and contour to support the story’s atmosphere.
• Exploring the potentials of locations. Based on understanding of what visuals excite the director, makes recommendations about what shots to capture.
• Collaborating with actors as necessary. Attending rehearsals with the actors to adjust the camera in response to a particular gesture or action, and as actors adjust their body positions and blocking, to better fit the framing of the shot.
• Elevating the vision of the director. introduces ideas and concepts the director may not have considered.

Role Requirements & Competencies

• 5+ years’ experience in Cinematography
• 2+ years’ experience in team leadership and supervisory capacity
• A strong portfolio of past projects
• Ability to work with Adobe, Cinema 4D and Photoshop Applications is essential
• Must hold a valid driver’s license
• Should be able to demonstrate the following competencies: Interpersonal skills, delivering at pace, attention to details, excellent communication, leadership skills.

Why Should You Apply?

• Competitive Salary
• Great Location
• Medical Insurance and Pension
• Dynamic working environment.

Job Title: Cinematographer / Video Editor

Location: Abuja
Start Date: February 2021

Description

• We are seeking highly creative and innovative individuals to join our busy and exciting team. The ideal persons will be talents that are willing to run with our vision while working in an environment that delivers excellence, fosters growth, personal development and total wellbeing.

Job Purpose / Responsibilities

• Due to expansion, an exciting position has become available for a cinematographer to join our dynamic team based in Abuja.
• The main purpose of the job role will be to work within the cinematography team to deliver on visuals and camerawork in movie-making.
• Supporting the delivery of the managers’ portfolio
• Editing assigned film pieces in a way that meets the specification outlined in job requisitions
• Liaising with other members of the production team to understand and develop a shared understanding of project briefs.
• Reviewing shooting scripts and any other raw materials to create a shot decision list based on scenes’ value and contribution to continuity
• Trimming footage segments and putting together the sequence of the films/videos. Inputting music, dialogues, graphics and effects unto footages based on job requisition specifications.
• Creating rough and final cuts of videos and footages for the approval of the cinematography manager
• Ensuring logical sequencing and smooth running of projects by consulting with stakeholders throughout the production and up to the post-production process as agreed in service level agreements.
• Continuously discovering and implementing of new editing technologies and industry’s best practices to maximize efficiency.

Role Requirements & Competencies

• 3+ years’ proven experience in cinematography and video editing.
• Solid experience with digital technology- Adobe, Cinema 4D and Photoshop Applications is essential
• Should be able to demonstrate the following competencies: Interpersonal skills, delivering at pace, attention to details, excellent communication, collaborating
• Proven work experience as a Video Editor
• Demonstrable video editing ability with a strong portfolio
• Creative mind and storytelling skills.

Why should you apply?

• Competitive Salary
• Great Location
• Medical Insurance and Pension
• Dynamic working environment.

Job Title: Content Creator / Script Writer

Location: Abuja
Start Date: February 2021

Description

• We are seeking highly creative and innovative individuals to join our busy and exciting team. The ideal persons will be talents that are willing to run with our vision while working in an environment that delivers excellence, fosters growth, personal development and total wellbeing.

Job Purpose / Responsibilities

• Due to expansion, an exciting position has become available for a Content Creator/Script Writer to join our dynamic team based in Abuja.
• The main purpose of the job role will be to create entertaining, educational and highly engaging materials for both digital and offline audience.
• Responsible for creating the idea for scripts and conducting research to get information that will input into the production of movies, television shows etc.
• Create an initial framework, or treatment, for screenplays that will lead to excellent production.
• Writing or adapting a stories into a script.
• Meeting with film executives and other members of the team to pitch screenplays and ideas.
• Weaving together visual elements in scenes with plot and dialogue.
• Working with producers and directors to edit and adjust the script as needed to ensure a final copy is ready.
• Creating various content types (videos, articles, infographics) with relevant tone and style, adhering to the respective style guides to build interest of target audiences.
• Utilizing various digital publishing platforms to create structured drafts to promote the Brains brand, targeting content to specific audiences and focus on trending topics.
• Incorporate blog and social media posts in both websites and social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & LinkedIn
• Analyse web traffic to measure the success of the content (e.g. conversion and bounce rates).

Role Requirements & Competencies

• 3+ years’ proven experience in content creation/script writing
• Solid experience with digital technology – Content Creation, Content Curation, Content Development, Content Management, Content Strategy , Creative Writing, Copy Editing etc
• Should be able to demonstrate the following competencies: Adaptability , Analytical thinking, effective written & verbal communication, creative thinking , design thinking
• Proven work experience as content creator/script writer - Demonstrable portfolio is desirable
• Creative mind and storytelling skills.

Why should you apply?

• Competitive Salary
• Great Location
• Medical Insurance and Pension
• Dynamic working environment.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a short Cover Letter to: [email protected] Please include in the subject of your application – ‘Application – Job Title’.

Application Deadline 19th January, 2021.

Note: Applications not stated in the above way will be discarded.