Videographer/Editor

JOB PURPOSE:

Under the general direction of the Director - Public Relations and Communication, the Videographer/Editor (MCG/AVT 5) is responsible for providing videographic shooting of footage, sound mixing, video editing and packaging to support the the Rural Agricultural Development Authority’s (RADA), Communication and Public Relations Programme; the training activities, programmes and all priority projects, and those funded by international agencies. 

KEY OUTPUTS:

• Training Videos produced: footage shot, edited, packaged and updated in keeping with emerging trends for the creation of training videos to highlight best agricultural practices in:
• open field production;
• protected cultivation
• harvesting; and
• post-harvest handling techniques.
• Demonstration Videos: footage for demonstration videos in support of the Ministry’s priority programmes e.g. Farmer Registration, Hurricane Preparedness, Backyard Garden Production shot, edited and packaged for use on a parish-by-parish basis.
• Footage for the production of videos highlighting RADA  initiatives 
• Electronic News Gathering (ENG): news-related video footage shot, edited and packaged for broadcast and archival purposes 
• Specialized Videos: footage for the production of externally funded project-related specialized videos shot, edited and packaged 
• Post-production Sound Mixing - post-production sound mixing executed as appropriate, in keeping with established broadcast standards
• Technical Editing: post-recording (i.e. video recording) technical editing executed to meet broadcast standards and for use of RADA’s website, videos packaged and archived to facilitate easy access to material.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Produces videos for farmer Field Days and other training activities in support of RADA’s Extension Service Delivery Programme
• Produces demonstration videos to be used on a parish-by-parish basis in support of the Ministry’s priority programmes, such as Farmer Registration, Hurricane Preparedness, Backyard Garden Production
• Produces specialized videos for externally funded projects
• Produces news-related videos for commercial broadcast and purposes
• Ensures broadcast standard lighting for all shoots
• Interprets scripts provided by project Directors
• Shoots footage are concurrent with the objectives of the project
• Executes in studio, post-production sound mixing using computerized sound mixing systems
• Edits footage using computerized video editor
• Packages footage to produce completed video in accordance with commercial broadcast standards
• Maintains ongoing liaison with commercial television stations
• Maintains video camera, computerized sound and editing equipment in optimal working order 

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs any other related duties which may be assigned from time to time.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• Broadcast quality training videos shot, edited and packaged in keeping with accepted standards
• Demonstration videos produced to broadcast standards
• Videos produced for the Research and Development/RADA and duplicated for demonstration/field days within agreed timeframe.
• News-related video footage for the Ministry’s priority programmes shot, edited,
• packaged and delivered to commercial television stations within agreed
• timeframe and stipulated standards
• Videos and footage archived and stored for easy access and reference according to standards and within the agreed timeframe
• Video recording, sound mixing and editing equipment maintained at optimal standard.
• Key deliverables produced within agreed time-frames to meet both internal and external deadlines
• Proficiency and creativity shown in the use of camcorder, sound mixing and video editing machinery at all times 

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE JOB 

• Travelling islandwide
• Working on weekends public holidays and beyond regular working hours
• Required to perform three functions 

• Videographer
• Sound mixer
• Video editor 

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES 

Core 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent planning and organizing skills
• Good analytical thinking skills
• Good problem solving skills
• Excellent customer service and quality focus skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Team work and cooperation
• Excellent knowledge in broadcast standards videography, sound recording and studio equipment
• Excellent knowledge of computerized and mechanical mixing, editing and recording systems 

Technical 

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATION

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication with Certification in video production - Film, Videography or Visual Arts from CPTC, CARIMAC or other recognized institutions
• A minimum of five (5) years experience in broadcast video production, sound, lighting and editing systems