Photographer / Videographer

University of the arts sharjah; Sharjah; On-site; AED 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

University of the Arts Sharjah seeks a Photographer/Videographer to capture and produce high-quality photography and video across the university and its two academies. You will document performances, exhibitions, classes, campus life and events, and create content for recruitment campaigns, social media, the website, PR and publications.

The role involves editing, colour grading, subtitles, and exporting for diverse channels, with live-streaming support and asset management.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Photography, Film, Media Production or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 3 years' professional experience in photography and video production.
• A strong portfolio showing both photography and video work.
• Advanced skills in Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop and Premiere Pro (or DaVinci Resolve).
• Practical knowledge of professional cameras, lenses, lighting and audio equipment.

Responsibilities

• Photograph performances, rehearsals, exhibitions, classes, campus life, events, Open Days and graduation.
• Produce portraits and headshots of students, faculty and staff, and photography for campaigns and publications.
• Edit, retouch and deliver images to agreed deadlines and brand standards.
• Film and edit video content, including event highlights, student and faculty stories, programme films, interviews and short-form content for social media.
• Handle camera, lighting and audio set-up for shoots and interviews.
• Edit, colour-grade, add subtitles and export video for each channel and format.
• Support live-streaming of selected events, such as graduation.
• Organise, tag and archive all photo and video assets so they are easy to find and reuse.
• Manage model releases and consent forms, and follow the University's policies on filming and photographing students.
• Look after the department's camera, lighting and audio equipment.
• Work with the Creative Content Lead to plan shoots and maintain a consistent visual style.
• Work with the PR, social media, design and events team to meet content requests.
• Guide and support student photographers and videographers hired through the Student Worker Programme.
• Brief and coordinate external photographers and production suppliers when extra cover is needed.

Skills

Visual storytelling

Arabic language

Portfolio

Discretion

Time management

Evenings & weekends

Education

Diploma or degree in Photography, Film, Media Production

Experience in higher education

Tools

Adobe Lightroom

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Cameras & lighting

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Photographer / Videographer captures and produces high-quality photography and video across the University of the Arts Sharjah and its two academies, the Academy of Performing Arts (APA) and the Academy of Visual Arts (AVA). Working alongside the Creative Content Lead, the role documents performances, exhibitions, classes, campus life and events, and produces content for recruitment campaigns, social media, the website, PR and publications.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Photography

Photograph performances, rehearsals, exhibitions, classes, campus life, events, Open Days and graduation.

Produce portraits and headshots of students, faculty and staff, and photography for campaigns and publications.

Edit, retouch and deliver images to agreed deadlines and brand standards.

Video Production

Film and edit video content, including event highlights, student and faculty stories, programme films, interviews and short-form content for social media.

Handle camera, lighting and audio set-up for shoots and interviews.

Edit, colour-grade, add subtitles and export video for each channel and format.

Support live-streaming of selected events, such as graduation.

Asset Management

Organise, tag and archive all photo and video assets so they are easy to find and reuse.

Manage model releases and consent forms, and follow the University's policies on filming and photographing students.

Look after the department's camera, lighting and audio equipment.

Collaboration

Work with the Creative Content Lead to plan shoots and maintain a consistent visual style.

Work with the PR, social media, design and events team to meet content requests.

Guide and support student photographers and videographers hired through the Student Worker Programme.

Brief and coordinate external photographers and production suppliers when extra cover is needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

Diploma or degree in Photography, Film, Media Production or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

At least 3 years' professional experience in photography and video production.

A strong portfolio showing both photography and video work.

Advanced skills in Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop and Premiere Pro (or DaVinci Resolve).

Practical knowledge of professional cameras, lenses, lighting and audio equipment.

Desirable

Experience photographing or filming live performance (music, theatre, dance) and exhibitions.

Experience in higher education, arts or culture.

Skills in motion graphics (After Effects), drone operation or live-streaming.

Arabic language skills.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Strong visual storytelling and a creative eye.

Ability to work discreetly and respectfully during live performances and classes.

Organised, with the ability to manage several shoots and edits at once.

High attention to detail in editing and asset management.

Flexible and willing to work some evenings and weekends to cover events.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIS)

Quality and brand consistency of photo and video output.

Timely delivery against content requests and deadlines.

Volume of usable assets captured for key events and campaigns.

Organisation and accessibility of the photo and video archive.

Reduction in spend on external photography and video cover.

Desired Candidate Profile

Diploma or degree in Photography, Film, Media Production or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

At least 3 years' professional experience in photography and video production.

A strong portfolio showing both photography and video work.

Advanced skills in Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop and Premiere Pro (or DaVinci Resolve).

Practical knowledge of professional cameras, lenses, lighting and audio equipment.

Experience photographing or filming live performance (music, theatre, dance) and exhibitions.

Experience in higher education, arts or culture.

Skills in motion graphics (After Effects), drone operation or live-streaming.

Arabic language skills.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Strong visual storytelling and a creative eye.

Ability to work discreetly and respectfully during live performances and classes.

Organised, with the ability to manage several shoots and edits at once.

High attention to detail in editing and asset management.

Flexible and willing to work some evenings and weekends to cover events.