Job Description

Position: Production Lead
Location: Harare, Zimbabwe
Closing Date: (22 April 2024)

Duties and Responsibilities

Job Description
 Manage and oversee all technical aspects of video recording organizations projects.
 Collaborate with teams from other departments to tell creative and compelling stories
 Occasionally film and live stream events.
 Understand and participate in all production phases included development, pre-production and
post production for the best quality of content that can meet international standards
 Understanding lighting and sound for film
 Able to use a variety of recording equipment and editing software
 Able to produce, direct or be a director of photography.
 Responsible for all shoots /recordings that includes selecting and briefing production crew,
checking out equipment, setting up equipment and recording and checking equipment back in.
 Liaising with the equipment technician, Studio Manager or assigned line producer to ensure all extra production needs for a shoot/recording are hired including equipment, crew , props and
wardrobe.
 Oversee post production including editing, audio editing and color correcting by liasing with the
Head Editor.
 Work both on and off-site when required
 Works with all crew including training and workshops to make sure they are up to standard. Train
contributors, interns and production staff how to best capture videos
 Create engaging video and social media content including portfolios, trailers and highlight videos
 Ensure production equipment is used properly and handled with care during production/filming

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications
● A minimum of a bachelor’s degree Film Production & Cinematography or related from a reputable tertiary institution.
● Qualified and experienced videographer/filmmaker.
● Candidates without a degree, who possess demonstrable experience will be considered.
Join one of Africa's leading creative & digital media organisations! We're looking for a young highly organized and proactive candidate to fill the role of the Production Lead. If you are good at coordinating and supervising recording sessions, managing a team of videographers, editors and technicians, as well as ensuring high quality productions, we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply

To apply
Interested candidates who meet the job requirements should forward a Cover Letter and CV with subject title “Production Lead” to [email protected] no later than Monday 22 April 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.