Digital Content Editor
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
- Professionally operates a video camera in studio and on location
- Works as part of a multicamera OB production crew
- Undertakes any stand-alone camera work and works independently and unsupervised
- Records to multi format devices or memory cards. Ensures quality and format of footage meets industry standards
- Sets up and operates digital vision mixer including set up of virtual sets when recording “live” productions in studio
- Oversees studio setup, lighting and set design
- Operates teleprompter when required
- Responsibility for video editing off video playback devices, content servers and storage devices using Final Cut Pro X and Adobe Premiere CC editing software
- Creates digital effects, performs sound final mix and graphics creation
- Undertakes sound recordings in studio, does adjustments, mixdown and mastering
- Undertakes digitisation and capturing of archival materials including metadata capture
- Uploads material and performs format conversion
- Creates and authors DVD’s and publishes to new media formats including delivery of materials to on-line platforms, uploads to server and digital distribution
- Recommends new methods of post-production and editing to Project Manager
- Works with the team to complete technical work as required by the project including cabling, wiring, alignment and balancing of electronic and production equipment
- Configures digital devices, presentations and routing
- Works as part of the team to set up equipment in studio and on site, rearrange sets
- Supports the Project Manager by undertaking production training tasks and assisting with student projects as and when required
- Conceptualise, design and create special effects, credits, logos, virtual sets and stings
- Creates specialised animation for use in video production and presentations
- Undertakes graphic design work as required for projects
- Works in specialised Adobe Creative Cloud applications, i.e. After Effects, Photoshop and Audition
- Recommends and makes suggestions to Production Manager on new creative products and systems
- Creates and edits photographs for incorporation into video production
Minimum requirements
- Relevant Bachelor’s Degree in fields such as Video Technology, Media, Production or Visual Arts
- 4 years production experience with proficiency in video editing, design, and camera work
- Proven ability to creatively execute production and postproduction tasks
- Demonstrated ability in designing customised creative presentations
- Proficiency in specialized software applications such as Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Audition, Photoshop and Canva
The incumbent will be based in Durban but servicing all 5 campuses (Howard, Edgewood, Westville, Nelson Mandela medical school and PMB)
Short-listed candidates may be required to undertake a skills test.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 4 March 2025.
To apply please click on the link https://ukzn.ci.hr/applicant/index.php OR visit the career portal on https://ukzn.ac.za
Kindly note that the University of KwaZulu-Natal (“the University”) is required to process any Personal Information (as defined by the Protection of Personal Act, 2013 “POPIA”) submitted by candidates when applying for positions at the University. The provision of the Personal Information is a requirement in terms of the University’s recruitment and selection process. The retention of any personal information is as a consequence of the University being bound by legislative requirements and / or good governance practices as well as record keeping for statistical purposes. The University will endeavour to ensure that the appropriate security measures are in place and implemented for both electronic and paper-based formats that are used for processing of the personal information recorded through this recruitment and selection process.
Benefits
The total remuneration package offered includes benefits.
