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Video Lead Mr Price

Full-time Durban, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa, ZA
Posted 2 weeks, 6 days ago 55 views 0 applications

Job Description

<p>Mr Price is looking for an experienced Head of digital and social marketing to join our dynamic brand team. We are looking for an analytical and creative thinker who is experienced in leading a team, has a broad understanding of digital and social marketing channels and implements strategies aligned with marketing objectives to drive brand awareness, engagement and revenue.</p><ul style="list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 72px;"><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">3 years bachelor’s degree in Video Tech or equivalent (ISCED 6)</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">6+ years in a senior videographer position preferably in a retail environment.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">1-2+ years’ experience managing teams.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Portfolio demonstrating video expertise.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Thorough understanding of Camera equipment, use of camera equipment, lighting, editing, video fundamentals, Adobe Creative Suite, RedCine-X Pro/DaVinci Resolve,</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Familiarity with Enterprise Content Management Systems (ATG BCC, Adobe Scene7, Responses). Strong Camera knowledge and skills</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Some experience in managing or mentoring individuals</span></span></p></li></ul><p style="text-align: justify;"><span data-teams="true"><strong>Mr Price Group Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to Employment Equity.</strong></span></p><p><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><strong>Strategic Video Direction &amp; Conceptualisation</strong>&nbsp;</span></span></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 72px;"><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Translate the Creative Leaders seasonal direction into the video pitch for each sub-brand.&nbsp;</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Create scamps, storyboard and shoot plans aligned to brief requirements.&nbsp;</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Drive innovation in video formats (long-form, short-form, social, OOH, in-store, motion graphics).&nbsp;</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Collaborate with Brand and Creative team in order to understand brief requirements and timelines for all video content to be developed.&nbsp;</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Find appropriate reference which aligns to the needs of a project.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Generate new on trend ideas in collaboration with the design team.</span></span></p></li></ul><p style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p><p><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><strong>Content Development</strong></span></span></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 72px;"><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Allocate work across the team and ensure delivery to timelines&nbsp;</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Direct shoots on-set with strong technical command of camera, lighting and audio.&nbsp;</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Capture content that delivers against the agreed seasonal creative pitch and the agreed scamps.&nbsp;</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Manage video gear and external videographers and video suppliers.&nbsp;</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Ensure usability of all work across all platforms.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">&nbsp;Attend Pre Productions for assigned jobs, ensuring clear direction for shoots.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Oversee and source shoot team assistants and relevant equipment from external suppliers.</span></span></p></li></ul><p style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p><p><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><strong>Edit &amp; Manage</strong></span></span></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 72px;"><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Manage and oversee shoots end-to-end; ensuring correct equipment, crew and external suppliers as used.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Meet with traffic and production weekly to ensure shoots are planned and video allocations are done in advance.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Attend all video reviews in weekly Brand Review meetings.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Collaborate with video team to review and refine finalised edits before presenting them to Creative Manager.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Maintain a database of music, stock and assets for production reuse.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Ensure technical quality across all edits (video, lighting, audio, colour) meets the seasonal standards set for each brand.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Ensure equipment is looked after and upgraded when required to ensure high-quality standards.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Ensure Youtube video content is managed and categorised seasonally.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Ensure all Mr Price store video content is uploaded and scheduled correctly by the Senior Videographer.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Manage and control budget for gear hire when necessary.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Ensure that project objectives are met and aligned with the overall campaign.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Source on trend music for edits.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Organise digital assets in shared drives and folders.</span></span></p></li></ul><p style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><strong>Team Leadership &amp; Talent Development</strong></span></span></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Directly manage the full video team (Senior Videographer, Videographer and Junior Videographer) and oversee the development of the team.</span></span></li><li><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Set goals, KPIs and facilitate ongoing career development discussions, individual development plans.</span></span></li><li><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Build the video team's capability across shooting, editing and motion.</span></span></li><li><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Create a team culture that is responsive and professional meeting deadlines and providing a business focused service</span></span></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p>

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