Be part of a team that shares the ethos of being a global leader in property marketing. The Head of video and photography is responsible for conceptualizing and executing, world class video and photography, that bring lifestyle brands to life. A creative individual, that thrives in a competitive space.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
High level Duties:
• Videography Filming (property walkthroughs, interviews, events, brand lifestyle videos, podcasts, on-site)
• Videography Editing
• Photography (shooting and post editing)
• Creative concepts and compiling briefs for all tasks
• Independent management and co-ordination of external videographers, photographers and drone pilots
• Maintaining equipment
• Early morning (sunrise), late evening (sunset) and weekend work will be occasionally required
• Be the video expert to drive the video and photography service that Rainmaker offers
1. Creative & Strategic
• On-board projects with excitement, a creative view and problem solving approach
• Create and conceptualise briefs to match brand objectives, and present them to Creative Director
• Aware of current video trends, that speaks to the current consumer
• Able to see the big picture and end result. Then affectively research, collaborate and steer design to achieve the vision, independently
• Follow and bring alive the Creative Director’s vision and brief, working closely with the Content Director and Art Director to achieve a holistic result. Where each project’s design execution is unique to its brand values
• Work closely with the Social Media department on meeting their requirements
• Be a self-starter and motivator
• Analyse the creative to ensure the project will reach success
• Communicate effectively, internally and externally, to acquire all information and research needed to be able to complete tasks
• Attend site visits as requested or as self-identified, to fully understand the nature of individual projects
• Contribute to – and lead, all creative and strategic workshops with a collaborate and supportive approach
• Constantly learn from industry specialists, both internally and externally, to always grow and evolve
• Optimize video & photography to work for all digital platforms
• Progress with AI development
• Being able to produce videos with keeping product in mind, first and foremost, whilst inspiring the audience
• Create and/or direct clear, persuasive, original, highly creative and bespoke video content
• Immerse yourself in global audiences. Do the thorough research and scoping upfront, to ensure that the design direction will appeal to global consumers
• Have a very close relationship with the Creative Director, to work together to creatively and strategically problem solve, daily
• Extreme eye for detail, with a “no mistakes” ethos.
• Work closely with the Traffic Manager to ensure daily tasks assigned to team members, are ready for execution
• Video Filming & co-ordinating
• Filming of events, interviews and lifestyle shoots
• Working with content creators to efficiently plan shoots
• Identify appropriate equipment and managing the hire or purchase of them
• Acquiring and managing voice over artist and studio bookings when needed
• Manage third party service providers, such as other videographers, photographers and drone pilots.
• Plan and creatively direct podcasts
• Video Editing
• Understand the project needs and priorities
• Create detailed story boards for each project
• Compilation of different types of footage
• Applying the CI of each brand appropriately to every video
• Efficiently and promptly communicate between multiple parties daily
• Onboard feedback in a constructive manner
• Directing drone pilots and videographers
• Efficient search and identification of appropriate music, stock, AI and service providers/partners
• Quality control every video.
• Identifying and foreseeing problem areas
• Develop a good understanding of the property development industry
• Bringing logos and graphics alive with animation
• Creative and modern application to titling
• Non negotiables
• A complete course in videography
• 5 + years of Videography experience
• Able to Creatively Direct shoots
• Highly skilled in Adobe software, Photoshop, Premier Pro, After Affects
• Comprehensive understanding of creative video content for social media
• A positive, optimistic and team player approachable
• Only an organised creative, that appreciates structure, will thrive in our environment
• Advantageous
• Experience in property / real estate marketing
• Global brand/audience experience
• Use of AI
• Experience with Photoshoot art direction
• Podcast filming and execution
• Communication and skill development
• Effectively communicating daily with colleagues, manager and HOD
• Take accountability to communicate, professionally, efficiently and effectively
• Pro-actively asking questions and finding solutions to complete tasks
• Submit weekly accurate timesheets
• Contribution to team unity and learning culture
• Proactive collaboration with the key people regarding progress and challenges you face
• Actively maintain a healthy, co-operative, respectful relationship with team members
• Adopt a willingness to learn, grow and welcome feedback
• Share knowledge and encourage discussion
• Be a self-starter and take the initiative to make things happen
• Address concerns with other team members and management in a solution-oriented manner
• Align with the business values and strive for the vision set out
• Share successes with the agency
BUSINESS VALUES:
Revolutionary: A community of visionaries who drive a belief system to revolutionise our industry.
CRITERIA: Dedication; Challenge; Action
Thrive: We thrive; due to a passionate pursuit to achieve success as individuals and as a business.
CRITERIA: Motivated; Creative; Growth Orientated
Relationships: Good relationships don’t just happen, we nurture and build them by prioritising interactive communication, respect and integrity with our partners and team.
CRITERIA: Integrity; Communication; Transparency; Dependability; Understanding; Respect
Acknowledgement: Acknowledgement as a value keeps us grounded through recognising, empowering and supporting- a culture that is structured to evolve, and adapt, from good to great.
CRITERIA: Recognise; Empower; Support
Quality: Be accountable and committed to consistently exceed our benchmark by producing/achieving results of an exceptional quality.
CRITERIA: Committed to Quality; Accountability; Consistency; Deadline Driven; Pride; Analysis; No Compromises
Honesty & Trust: Building trust with our clients and our team through efficient communication, delivering on promises and being accountable for our outcomes.
CRITERIA: Efficient & Effective Communication; Delivering on Promises; Accountability
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AREAS:
• High emotional Intelligence and self-awareness.
• Performance orientated, and results driven with a high tolerance to stress.
• A passion for innovation and willingness to challenge the status quo.
• Re-invent yourself, always improving skill-set to stay relevant and up to date.