Visual Media Specialist (Videography & Photography)

A dynamic team is expanding and looking for the right talent. Position Overview:

• The Visual Media Specialist (Videography & Photography) is responsible for capturing, producing, and curating high-quality visual content that tells compelling, human-centred stories about the University, its people, programmes, and impact.

• The role transforms approved institutional narratives into powerful visual stories—through photography, video, and multimedia—supporting visibility, engagement, and reputation across digital platforms, campaigns, and initiatives.

• The primary objective of this role is to produce creative visual content and execute effective storytelling.

Position Overview: The responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Visual Storytelling & Creative Direction

• Conceptualise and execute visual stories that communicate the University’s mission, values, and impact.

• Translate approved story ideas and briefs into compelling visual narratives using video and photography.

• Develop storyboards, shot lists, and creative concepts aligned with communication objectives.

• Capture authentic moments that reflect academic life, student experience, leadership, research, and community impact.

Videography & Photography Production Plan and execute high-quality video and photo shoots for:

• Corporate communication

• Campaigns and announcements

• Events, ceremonies, and lectures

• Programme features and human-interest stories

• Promotional and documentary-style content

• University events and activities

• Documenting projects and developmental timelines

• Campus life features capturing staff, students and university guests

• Operate and maintain professional video and photography equipment.

• Ensure technical excellence in lighting, composition, sound, and framing.

Post-Production & Editing

• Edit video and photographic content to professional standards, including colour grading, sound editing, subtitling, and formatting for multiple platforms.

• Produce multiple content versions optimised for different channels (short-form, long-form, reels, documentaries).

• Ensure visual storytelling aligns with brand guidelines without owning brand governance.

Human-Centred & Impact Storytelling

• Capture stories that highlight people, journeys, and outcomes—students, faculty, alumni, partners, and communities.

• Support impact storytelling for flagship programmes (e.g., donor-funded initiatives) through ethical, respectful, and accurate visual narratives.

• Collaborate with programme teams to understand context and translate i...