Creative Lead — Content Studio
at Media24
Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 04 Dec, 2024 | Not Specified | 07 Sep, 2024 | N/A | Content Production,Industrial Design,Design Principles,Developments,Digital Media,Production Processes,Strategic Thinking,Video Production,Photoshop,Animators,Content Marketing,Sound Design,Indesign,Presentation Skills,Editing,Information Design | No | No |
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Description:
Media24 News, home to leading digital news platforms News24 and Netwerk24, is looking for a dynamic Creative Lead to join our internationally award-winning commercial content studio, Brand Story.
This role is crucial for overseeing the creative team while being actively involved in the entire production process, from ideation through to post-production.
This critical member of our content team will be responsible for all our multimedia and design projects. We are looking for an out-of-the-box thinker who can guide the creative process. The successful candidate must be fully invested in addressing our clients’ needs with innovation and creativity.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Relevant qualification in Journalism, Film, Interactive/Multimedia Design, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Content Creation, Communication Arts, Information Design, or a related field.
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience in developing and editing video content for multimedia platforms.
SKILLS, COMPETENCIES AND EXPERIENCE:
- Proficiency with sound and video equipment.
- Solid understanding of design principles, sound, and video production.
- Expertise in multimedia production software, including Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.
- Familiarity with current trends and developments in multimedia and social media environments.
- Experience in managing video production teams, including videographers, graphic designers, and animators.
- Proficient in post-production processes, including logging footage, managing raw files, and sound design.
- Proven track record in digital media and content production.
- Proven ability to, direct, produce and edit video footage and audio podcasts.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and grow a creative team.
- Knowledge of digital advertising, content marketing, and sales processes.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with commercial studios, news divisions, and freelancers.
- Innovative and strategic thinking with a strong focus on results.
- Capacity to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Strong conceptual and creative skills.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the design team and oversee the creation of industry-leading ad units that drive users down the conversion funnel.
- Develop and create storyboards and visual decks for various projects, including content, native advertising, News24, and Netwerk24.
- Collaborate with the Media24 News commercial team to pitch and sell content ideas.
- Partner with the commercial team to market their divisions.
- Work closely with content, ad operations, and sales teams to ensure alignment with client objectives and campaign goals.
- Oversee the creation and execution of multimedia content across various platforms.
- Ensure all multimedia and design content adheres to Brand Story’s standards of quality.
- Manage the entire multimedia production process, from conceptualization to final delivery.
- Implement client feedback and make necessary adjustments to meet client expectations.
Key Performance Areas:
Lead and manage the studio’s multimedia and visual team, ensuring high performance and professional development.
- Establish the Studio as a leader in the South African and Global market through knowledge sharing, contributing to industry advancements, and executing impactful campaigns.
- Deliver high-quality campaigns within specified deadlines.
- Ensure the highest standards in multimedia and design content.
- Oversee multimedia processes, ensuring efficient execution from start to finish.
- Manage relationships with both in-house specialists and external contractors to ensure project success.
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)
Graphic Design/Web Design
Web / Graphic Design / Visualiser
Web Development
Graduate
Proficient
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Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa