Job Vacancy

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Media Production Assistant and Coordinator

Requirements:

capture, edit, produce and conceptualise multimedia needed by various departments
operate and maintain computers and other equipment ie. cameras, lights, audio, props, computers and computer software
research and purchase equipment where needed

Responsibilities:

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in appropriate field e.g. audio,video,design etc.
Clear criminal and credit record
Experience with audio and/or video editing and production and IT
Good understanding of and alignment with the values of the Jesuit Institute and the willingness to learn about Ignatian Spirituality
High integrity, honesty and confidentiality. Trustworthy, reliable, self-motivated, independent worker
Acceptance of diversity and inclusion
Driven to keep abreast of tech and trends, learning and improving skills
Proactive and effective at troubleshooting
A team player, considerate and cooperative
The candidate will also be expected to assist with basic administrative duties in the office. These will include, but are not limited to, basic office tasks, answering the gate and telephone, and preparing for and tidying up the conference centre for in-person events.

The Jesuit Institute South Africa offers one-to-one accompaniment, programmes for deepening faith and prayer, training in spiritual accompaniment, and many other workshops, courses, and retreats on a wide range of topics.

Eligible candidates must send the following information to [email protected] :

a complete CV
proof of identity
A 300 - 500 word letter about yourself and your aspirations for the next five years

Closing date: 14 March 2025

No late applications will be considered.

Vacancy – Media Production Assistant and Coordinator

Location - Johannesburg

Organisational Context

The Jesuit Institute South Africa is a peaceful place that promotes an inclusive and integrated faith-based vision of personal and social transformation. It encourages debate on current social and religious issues from a faith perspective and stimulates critical reflection, research, and dialogue.

We are keen to engage with all those interested in improving our society, working with people from various church and faith backgrounds and those from the business, political, and educational sectors.

Through the wisdom and gift of St Ignatius of Loyola and the Ignatian tradition, the Jesuit Institute seeks to initiate and support existing works of reconciliation and the formation of young people and adults. Jesuit Institute South Africa aims to expand the horizons of hope.

Role

As the Media Production Assistant and Coordinator, you would capture, edit, produce, and help conceptualise all multimedia needed by the various departments of the Jesuit Institute South Africa.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for producing various forms of media, from concept development to post-production to delivery.

Duties will include capturing (recording audio and video, both in the studio and in the field), directing (set design and choosing of locations, setting up and positioning of the equipment, directing the recording), and editing (editing and producing audio and audiovisual productions). This includes exporting in multiple formats, as necessary, depending on the various social media used.

The candidate will also operate and maintain computers and other equipment, research and purchase equipment where needed, and work with cameras, lights, audio, props, computers, and computer software.

Qualifications and skills needed

Bachelor's degree or diploma in the appropriate area - (Audio/Video/Design/etc.)
Clear criminal and credit record
Experience with either audio or video editing and production
Experience with IT
Video editing skills
- Premiere Pro (or other video editing software, but prepared to learn/transition/provide own software)
- Basic colour correction
- Keyframe animation
- File management
- Export settings
- YouTube control
Audio Editing
- Extensive DAW experience (Preferably multiple DAWs or own licence)
- Understanding of basic plugins (Eq, Compression, Expander/Gate, etc. and iZotope RX)
- Dialogue editing
- Audio repair
- Basic final mix
On Set skills
- Basic knowledge of framing etc
- Extensive knowledge of DSLR operation
- Basic audio field recorder operation
- Basic knowledge of on-set lighting fundamentals
- Basic knowledge of drone operation
Live events
- Basic knowledge of live sound
- Feedback control
- Radio/electrical interference mitigation
- Wireless mic set-up

Required Core Values

Good understanding of and alignment with the values of the Jesuit Institute with a desire to make the world a better place
High integrity, honesty and confidentiality; ability to deal tactfully and discreetly with people, situations and information
Acceptance of diversity and inclusion
Trustworthy and reliable
Willing to learn about Ignatian Spirituality
Creative and willing to try new things
Self-motivated, willing to take initiative and able to work independently
Driven to keep abreast of tech and trends
Constantly learning/improving skills
Effective at troubleshooting
Proactive
A team player, considerate and cooperative

The candidate will also be expected to assist with basic administrative duties in the office. These will include, but are not limited to, basic office tasks, answering the gate and telephone, preparing for and tidying up of the conference centre for in person events.

Terms and Conditions

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not received a response within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Salary is negotiable depending on the candidate's experience and qualifications.

Position available within 2-4 weeks of the closing date.

The position is only open to candidates with South African citizenship or any other legal authorisation to work in South Africa.

The Jesuit Institute South Africa is committed to the fair and inclusive treatment of all, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, responsibilities for dependants, age, physical/mental disability or background.