Photographer/Videographer

GEMS Corporate Office; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Dubai seeks an in-house photographer/videographer to develop creative assets for marketing campaigns. The candidate will manage both still and video shoots in diverse environments, ensuring high-quality imagery. Proficiency in editing software like Photoshop and Lightroom is essential. This role offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to marketing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in managing both still and video shoots in various environments.
• Expertise in photo and video editing.
• Ability to select and set up necessary equipment according to shoot requirements.

Responsibilities

• Analyze briefs to determine shoot requirements.
• Select equipment and props for effective photo compositions.
• Conduct lighting setups for desired imagery.

Skills

Photography skills

Videography skills

Editing (Photoshop, Lightroom)

Lighting techniques

Audio mixing

Tools

Cameras

DVRs

Switching equipment

Editing software

Job description

Job Purpose

The in-house team photographer/videographer, as a member of the marketing function will help develop creative assets for use in GEMS marketing and communications campaigns. He/she will be responsible for analyzing each brief to determine how to compose the subject and manage the technical needs of the shoot to deliver visual imagery in support of the campaign. The role requires proficiency in managing still and video shoots in a variety of environments including but not limited to studio shoots, event photography and live action shots as well as expert proficiency in editing both formats.

Key Accountabilities

Photography

• Select and assemble proper equipment, and choose settings and props based on requirements and theme of photo shoot
• Properly light subjects using artificial or natural lighting and using flashes and reflectors where necessary
• Determine desired images and compositions and choose equipment props, settings and lighting to achieve desired results
• Retouch, resize and enhance images as needed using Photoshop, Lightroom, or other photography software

Videography

• Work as part of the production team that creates video products, direct multi-camera studio equipment and video switching
• Generate and insert onscreen texts and graphics in live productions using cameras, DVR’s, switching equipment and edit controller
• Digitally edit videos
• Use audio mixing equipment, tweak the studio lighting and control the studio mikes
• Complete post-production work – reviewing footage, eliminate segments not needed, edit using software