View Vacancy - Video Editor, New Delhi
Main purpose of job:
Lead videographer for the UKinIndia network, responsible for content production from concept to completion.
Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?:
The role
This is a new, specialist role sitting in the UKinIndia digital team. We are looking for a high quality video editor and camera person to lead on video production across the network. Work will be varied and fun – you’ll be creating content on everything from tech partnerships, to consular campaigns, to trade and investment and everything in between. Wherever possible we will be drawing out the human impact of UK/India collaboration. Your job will be to think imaginatively about how to best convey UK messages, and create highly professional pieces of content in order to do so.
You’ll also have a wider role as part of a dynamic digital team, responsible for executing our digital strategy. This will include photography and other content generation work, and covering for other team members (e.g. publishing responsibilities) as required.
Specific job holder responsibilities:
- Act as lead video editor and camera - person for the UKinIndia network.
- Manage all videos from concept to completion, ensuring that video products have: a focused and clear message; the right tone to reach defined audiences; accurate information delivered in the appropriate format; and that projects are completed on or before deadlines.
- Act as in-house photographer and videographer for high profile events, as required.
- Alongside the rest of the digital team, be responsible for execution of the social media strategy.
- Provide training and advice to the wider UkinIndia network in order to facilitate better quality filming and photography inputs.
- Be responsible for the overall “vision” of the network’s video outreach, overseeing multiple video-based projects at a time, and working closely with New Delhi’s social media team, and the digital champions in the deputy high commissions across India to increase the quality and impact of our video output.
- Provide videography and editing support to the UK’s wider South Asia network, as required.
The job holder
This is a specialist role and so we are looking for someone with strong experience in creating and editing compelling video content, and who is enthusiastic, proactive and creative. We are looking for someone who has strong filming and editing skills.
Please note you will be expected to film and produce videos largely single-handedly, so existing wide-ranging knowledge of editing is a must.
The British High Commission
The UK is one of the largest and more active foreign missions in India, and it represents the FCO’s largest overseas network, with over 1000 staff and eight posts. The Press & Communications Group sits at the heart of this network, with frequent access to the High Commissioner and engagement with the 16+ government departments represented in India. Despite its size, it is a warm and welcoming team. The High Commission is committed to ensuring officers enjoy a good work life balance. It is a stimulating place to work where we value diversity and inclusion and care about the development of our people.
- Two years of work experience in a professional video or multi-media environment
- Good knowledge of video editing applications like Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro etc and evidenced experience of using these.
- Ability to shoot high quality footage.
Successful completion of Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications, Film/Videography, Broadcasting or Multi-media.
For British High Commission (BHC) candidates, the Local Staff BHC Terms & Conditions will apply.
For other than BHC candidates, salary will be 57,904 per month together with a 12% provident fund and 6% Special Allowance.
Additionally the BHC offers a great benefits package that includes annual domiciliary medical cover, plus a Group Hospitalisation Scheme with Rs 500,000 floater cover for your immediate family.
The BHC is recognised as a good employer, with a robust, fair and transparent performance management & appraisal system linked to increments and staff bonuses. We have a 5-day working week, plus annual leave, public holidays, maternity leave provision, special leave, paid sick leave provision; ample development opportunities, travel opportunities, a good organisational culture, and excellent work/life balance.
Around half of our work force is women. We treat people with respect and equality and have a policy of zero tolerance for any form of discrimination, bullying, or harassment.
This is a good opportunity to be part of a strong, diverse team, working in the biggest network that FCO has anywhere across the globe. We are aiming to make it the best.
Learning and development opportunities :
The jobholder will be able to access a wide range of English language online and face-to-face training delivered for the UK government in Britain and abroad. They will have opportunities to access specialist training for government communicators. Much of the learning is on the job, which will be diverse and varied.
Working patterns:
The British High Commission network across India is committed to providing flexible work patterns. While standard hours are 08:30-16:30, with 30 minutes for lunch, the use of mobile ICT and the nature of the job means that the jobholder will be able to work different hours according to their personal circumstances.
Any other information (or specific local Post requirements):
The work of a diplomatic mission can be unusual and can vary day to day. The nature of communications is that you and colleagues will need to be able to flex to support other areas of communications (or even work outside of communications) where necessary, for example during high-profile visits.
To Apply:
Please note applications without (a),(b) and (c) will not be considered.
A. Complete the Online Application Form
B. Attach a detailed CV(Max 3-pages mandatory)
C. Complete the Motivation Segment in the Online Application Form
D. Please provide links to – 1-2 examples of your videography and/or editing work with your application/CV.
Internal candidates applying for this position need to upload their appraisal forms for the previous 2 years (if applicable) and also inform their current line managers. Else the application will not be considered.
We will accept only online applications by '20 June 2019' midnight.
Please Note:
Applicants who do not have the required qualification & experience should kindly abstain from applying, as their applications will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and no telephone enquires will be dealt with.
The appointment will be subject to Police Verification and other checks including references, educational and professional.
We welcome all applications irrespective of age, race, colour, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief or creed. We are also open to applications from people who want to work flexibly.
This opportunity is closed to applications.
