Cameraman Jobs - The Standard Group ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs

Organization: The Standard

Group

Duty Station: Kampala,

Uganda

Reports to: Head of

Camera Unit

The Standard Group is a leading

multi-media conglomerate based in Nairobi Kenya. The Group’s media brands

comprise, The Standard Newspapers, The Nairobian, KTN, KTN News, Radio Maisha,

PDS, Standard Digital and Think Outdoor Services.

Job Summary:  The Cameraman will support in driving the

Standard Group TV News agenda by shooting high quality professional TV pictures

that are informative and that capture the mood and spirit of an event, and

assist reporters in developing appropriate accompanying stories.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• The
  
  incumbent will be tasked on assignments as allocated by Head of Camera
  
  Unit and take the TV clips in a creative manner using different angles
  
  whilst ensuring clarity and appropriateness of the content


• Build
  
  and maintain close working relationship with Editors and Reporters for
  
  effective event coverage


• Send
  
  films to the Head of Camera Unit and concerned Editor within set deadlines


• Take
  
  and record accurate details of the subject matter covered


• Describe
  
  circumstances under which clips were taken in order to guide the Editors
  
  in story selection and content


• Take
  
  care of camera and other equipment assigned


• Perform
  
  any other duties as assigned by the Head of Camera Unit

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The
  
  Cameraman should preferably hold a University Degree in Journalism or
  
  University degree and training in journalism. Also, be in possession of a Diploma
  
  from a reputable college, in Video Production or equivalent


• A
  
  minimum of three years of related work experience


• Ability
  
  to work long and odd hours


• Skills
  
  and experience in handling camera and camera work


• Ability
  
  to make quick decisions and improvise where necessary


• Excellent
  
  interpersonal skills


• Impeccable
  
  level of integrity

All suitably qualified and

interested candidates should send their applications to

vacancy@standardmedia.co.ke

Deadline: 24th July 2015.

NB:

Please note that ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.