Photographer & Videographer

FP&A; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative agency in Johannesburg is looking for a skilled production professional to create on-brand video and photographic content. Candidates should have over 2 years of experience, proficiency in editing tools like Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, and a strong user-centric mindset. This role requires a passion for storytelling and collaboration to meet fast-paced demands in creative services.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of production experience in videography and photography.
• Proficiency in video editing and retouching tools.
• Practical experience with AI-enhanced tools for production.

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts and storyboards for shoots.
• Set up and operate cameras, lighting and audio.
• Edit video and retouch stills to brand standards.

Skills

Photography

Video Editing

Lighting Design

Creative Problem-Solving

Excellent Communication

Attention to Detail

User-Centric Mindset

Education

Diploma or Degree in film, video, photography or related field

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Photoshop

Final Cut Pro

Job description

Role purpose

Elevate our market leadership through onbrand photography and videography thats planned well captured beautifully and finished fast responsibly leveraging AI where it adds real value. Turn briefs into highquality content for internal and external audiences.

Where this role fits

Embedded in Creative Services; partners closely with internal project leads across campaigns proposals leadership communications and events.

Delivery requirements

• Onbrand multiformat content : Shortform video interviews event highlights Broll and stills for web / social / presentations; strong fundamentals in composition lighting and sound.
• AIaccelerated post : Faster rough cuts captions cleanups (e.g. noise reduction sky / background replacement object removal) and socialfirst versions with transparent documentation of prompts and steps.
• Repeatable workflows : Lightweight shot lists storyboard templates ingest / backup presets and LUT / preset packs to speed future work.
• Stakeholder confidence : Clear scoping and crisp communication via Teams / email; reliable scheduling and onset professionalism.

Core responsibilities (video & photo)

• Preproduction
• Clarify objectives audiences and formats.
• Develop concepts shot lists andstoryboards.
• Scout and secure locations.
• Prep gear and obtain internal permissions where necessary.
• Production
• Set up / operate cameras lighting and audio.
• Direct talent and stakeholders.
• Capture Aroll / Broll and stills aligned to brand guidance.
• Ensure data wrangling and onset backups.
• Postproduction
• Editin Adobe Premiere Pro / After Effects (or EY approved equivalent) grade and mix;retouchstills in Photoshop; deliver masters and platformready variants (vertical shortform platformspecific).
• Manage asset libraries and archives with consistent naming metadata and backup procedures.
• AI & automation
• Apply approved AI tools for : transcript / caption generation; audio cleanup; style transfers and looks; motion graphics starters; background / plate cleanup; quick cutdowns and aspectratio versioning.
• Document prompts / settings for repeatability and training.
• Monitor trends in AI video / photo and propose small pilots.
• Champion ethical use (licensing privacy bias) and never upload restricted client content to unapproved tools.
• Collaboration & client engagement
• Work closely with creative leads and internal clients.
• Present options / tradeoffs.
• Respond promptly via Teams / email.
• Capture feedback and iterate quickly.
• Operations & quality
• Maintain and organise equipment.
• Uphold safety and etiquette on set.
• Follow brand accessibility and filehygiene standards.

Required experience & skills

• Minimum 2 years of production experience (agency or in-house) across both videography and photography.
• Diploma or Degree in film video photography or a related field.
• Proficiency in video editing and retouching tools including Adobe Premiere Pro After Effects (or Final Cut Pro) and stills retouching. Ability to create simple motion graphics.
• Practical experience with AI-enhanced tools (e.g. Adobe Firefly Runway Gamma Figma AI) to improve speed and quality with a focus on safe and effective integration.
• Strong visual storytelling skills including composition lighting and editing for maximum impact.
• User-centric mindset paired with curiosity and a willingness to learn and adapt.
• Creative problem-solving and innovative thinking even with limited experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to persuade and collaborate effectively.
• Exceptional attention to detail disciplined time and file management and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.
• Understanding of current and emerging visual trends with a focus on integrating new software and AI tools into team workflows.

Nice to have

• Experience in Microsoft PowerPoint Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Adobe InDesign

Portfolio requirement

Share58pieces (mix of video and stills) : provide a 30 to 60 sec reel plus 10 retouched stills showcasing lighting variety. Include2 AIassisted case studieswith prompt / parameter notes and before / after examples.

What we look for

• Passion to tell stories through the power of visuals
• Creative problem-solving mindset with a flexible can-do attitude
• Self-starter with the ability to understand and translate verbal ideas into impactful cohesive outputs
• Hands-on experience in developing brochures newsletters flyers banners business presentations animated presentations and various types of marketing collaterals
• Confidence maturity and ability to build strong client relationships
• A strong team player who is comfortable working collaboratively with others

Who we are :

At EY we support you in achieving your unique potential both personally and professionally. We give you stretching and rewarding experiences that keep you motivated working in an atmosphere of integrity and teaming with some of the worlds most successful companies. And while we encourage you to take personal responsibility for your career we support you in your professional development in every way we can. You enjoy the flexibility to devote time to what matters to you in your business and personal lives. At EY you can be who you are and express your point of view energy and enthusiasm wherever you are in the world. Its how you make a difference.

Key Skills

Photography,Video Editing,Lighting Design,Adobe After Effects,Filming,Adobe Creative Suite,Adobe Photoshop,Adobe Illustrator,Adobe Lightroom,Adobe Premiere,Final Cut Pro,Video production

Employment Type: Temp

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1