Video Producer

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Briefly News, a leading entertainment and news website in South Africa, is looking for a video producer to join our video department (remote position in Cape Town).

Join Briefly TV Life - our video department at Briefly News. We let stories find a voice. There is no tale that is too big or too small for us. Apply via the link: https://corp.briefly.co.za/video-producer-cape-town

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Producing 2 videos weekly.
• Generating ideas for shows and formats on our video platforms.
• Pitching stories for coverage, reaching out to the guests, confirming dates and having back-ups.
• Preparing questions for the interviews, description material for the videos.
• Control over the production: booking the venue for shooting, giving directions to the cameraman, etc.
• Overseeing all stages of production and post-production of videos.
• Overseeing adherence to the production and release schedule, content strategy.
• Analyzing the performance of the videos in general.
• Ensuring the content adheres to the highest journalistic standards, Briefly News editorial policies and applicable South African laws.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven experience as a video journalist/producer/host (TV, film, online video). Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.
• Deep understanding of video production process, video quality standards, video narrative structures, journalistic standards, latest trends in video production.
• Proven experience in a managerial position in a media organization/video production studio is a plus.
• Experience of working with digital video platforms (YouTube, Facebook video) is a plus.
• Excellent spoken and written English. Perfect writing skills; narration and good grammar.
• Great editorial judgment and news monitoring skills.
• Must be a self-driven individual with a strong desire to constantly learn, adapt and work under minimal supervision.
• Must be a strategic and analytical thinker, able of quick decision making.
• Must have strong research skills and be able to use social media effectively.

WHY JOIN US:

• Competitive remuneration.
• Comfortable working environment.
• Opportunity to learn and grow with a super-friendly team.
• Exposure to modern digital and innovative tools.
• Opportunity to learn from the biggest global players in IT and media worldwide.

Briefly News is one of the biggest news and entertainment platforms in South Africa. Briefly News is a partner of Legit, a media holding operating in South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya and Ghana, with projects like Legit.ng, TUKO.co.ke and YEN.com.gh.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

• Online Media