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Media Republic is a leading ad agency with clients in various sectors including FMCG’s, consumer electronics, real estate, finance, retail, hospitality and IT. We are looking to hire a full-time Video Producer & Director to supervise and manage all aspects of video production for the agency ensuring quality of output meets industry standards, client standards, and delivery deadlines. We’re looking for a hard-working self-starter as adept managing a team of camera operators and editors as they are directing a shoot for the agency.
Your role will include:
- Oversee all aspects of in-house Pre-Production, Production and Post-Production activities for video projects to ensure the delivery of quality and creative video material as per client requirements.
- Take an active part in pitches, and brainstorms for projects requiring video production and liaising closely with different departments, and with supervision from the agency Executive Creative Director.
- Prepare production budgets for video projects in consultation with agency management.
- Select suitable material for video projects, develop shot lists and running orders, translations, subtitling and V/O recordings.
- Supervision of storyboards, videographer schedules, on-location direction of shoot, selection of shots and supervision of editing.
- Manage client expectations and co-ordinate the approvals process for video work hand-in-hand with the client-servicing team.
- Negotiate competitive rates with freelance talent, production crew, equipment rental companies, animation and video production houses etc.
- Perform any other related duties as requested by immediate supervisor and/or company management relating to video production.
- Editing content with a natural flair to deliver the vision of the agency creative team is essential.
- Creating and editing motion graphics, and creating custom “bumpers”, backgrounds etc… with the design department.
Job Requirements
To be considered for the job we require that you have:
- A deep knowledge of photography/ videography techniques and best practices;
- Full operational knowledge of photo/video equipment and the ability to recommend /source equipment for our in-house productions including lighting, sound, steady-cams etc…
- A stunning portfolio of video work.
- Minimum of 2 years experience working as a Director and Video Producer in an agency or freelance.
- A proven track record of delivering great creative concepts.
- Having your own equipment is a bonus.
- Excellent spoken and written English and Arabic.
To apply, please send your CV and portfolio to work@themediarepublic.com with Video Producer & Director - Wuzzuf in the subject field, and briefly explain why this is the job for you.
