Immersive Editor
Minority Africa is searching for an Immersive Editor to lead our multimedia content production.
As an Immersive Editor, you will be in charge of the conceptualization and editing of Minority Africa’s multimedia content. This means that you will oversee the production of our video, audio, and photo content. You’ll do more than just chop clips together, you’ll be part of the conceptualization process too.
We are a slow newsroom so expect to work on one to two projects each week. This is a full-time and in-person role based in Uganda.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Editing videos, audios, and photos for publication and broadcast.
- Filming videos, recording audios, and taking pictures where necessary.
- Producing audio and video content for our website and social media pages.
- Working with the managing editor and other section editors to determine the multimedia editorial calendar.
- Write or modify scripts for video and audio projects.
- Conceptualization and eventual execution of audio and video projects.
- Attending weekly editorial meetings and bi-monthly general check-ins with the wider team and management.
REQUIREMENTS
- A complete portfolio depicting the editing works undertaken so far.
- Solid and demonstrable experience of using multimedia editing software precisely Adobe Premiere Pro, Final cut pro, Adobe Audition, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Lightroom. Knowledge of similar software is fine too.
- Work Experience as a video/photo/audio editor is preferred but not mandatory.
- At least basic knowledge of how to create and edit 360 videos and 360 images.
- Knowledge of how to use special effects and graphics software.
- Filmmaking or a relevant degree is neither preferred nor mandatory. i.e, you do not need to have a degree.
To complete this application, you will be required to provide a resume, links to your work, and a two-minute video telling us why you’re the best person for this position, why you want to join our team, and what ideal representation of minorities in media looks like for you.
The deadline for this role is the 30th of October 2021.
Individuals from any of the minority groups we cover are encouraged to apply.
Who We Are
Minority Africa is a digital publication using data driven multimedia journalism to tell minority stories from across Africa. We’re headquartered in Port Louis, Mauritius but work across the continent with teams in Nigeria, Uganda, Kenya, Qatar, and the United Kingdom. See our About Page for more details.
Application
To apply, please use the form on this page and below this listing. Applications should be sent no later than the 30th of October 2021. Please direct all inquiries regarding this listing to our Advocacy & Operations Manager, Deepshikha Parmessur on: d.parmessur@minorityafrica.org.
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