JOB DESCRIPTION

Department:PR & Marketing Department
Reports to: Director- PR & Marketing Department

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Film Production, Photography, Multimedia, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

Years of Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in a similar position

SKILLS:

• Possess artistic abilities and proficiency in using professional cameras and photo manipulation software
• Excellent spoken and written English and Arabic
• Proficiency in video and photo editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, Lightroom).
• Experience with various types of camera equipment, lighting setups, and audio recording gear.
• Ability to compose a shot, understand framing, color and light to create a visually attractive shot.
• Attention to detail and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to attend evening and off-campus university events for coverage

SCOPE AND PURPOSE:

The position calls for a professional photographer/videographer to create high quality content to be utilized in print and digital media promoting the University’s programs and services.

ESSENTIALS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO):

• Create a calendar of content creation for the full academic year.
• Create mood board and story board illustrating content for each project.
• Coordinate with external vendors/companies to arrange set design and/or additional equipment necessary for content creation.
• Shoot, edit, and format content for publication in various media sources (print & digital).
• Manage AUK photography and videography projects, requests, and archive.
• Document university events, including conferences, student activities, and campus life, ensuring all media is of high quality and tells a compelling story.
• Manage the entire production process, from pre-production to post-production, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Stay updated with industry trends, including new video and photography techniques and technologies, to enhance the university’s visual presence.
• Other special projects as assigned by the supervisor.