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Job Description: Videographer

Reporting to – Filming Lead

Place of work – In schools across UK and remote from home address

Hours of work – 8.30 to 17.00 (1hr for lunch)

Working days - 3 days per week (specific days may vary depending on filming needs/days)

Contract – part time, permanent

Recruitment timeline:

Deadline for applications: 6th August 2023

Shortlisting: Monday 7th August and Wednesday 9th August

Interviews: Monday 14th August and Tuesday 15th August

Start date: Flexible

Applications must include a link to a short film or show reel that shows evidence of proficiency in Final Cut Pro. We will discuss this film with you should you be selected for interview.

Ruth Miskin Training creates high-quality films to teach children and provide continuous professional development for schools using the Read Write Inc. programmes. The films are used on Ruth Miskin Training’s Online Subscription with over 4,000 subscribing schools, and in face-to-face training.

Person Specification

Friendly, reliable and proactive with a solution-based attitude to filming and a good understanding of Final Cut. Works well as part of a team as well as alone and makes others, especially children, feel comfortable and relaxed.

Job Specification

From home

• Edit footage to create content for training, websites and social media.
• Liaise with Film Lead and Programme Coach to make edits to films.
• Work with Filming Trainers and Programme Coach to understand activities to be filmed and plan how to film them.
• Upload films to Vimeo.
• Liaise with Film Lead, Postproduction Assistant and Filming Trainers to schedule filming and arrange travel as required.

In schools

• Film lessons and activities using a multi-camera set-up in schools across the UK.
• Travel and overnight stays frequently required (expenses paid).
• Ensure classrooms are suitable for filming.
• Support Filming Trainers in preparation for filming.
• Direct during filming when needed.

Skills and qualities required for the role

Essential

• Friendly and confident with the ability to maintain good working relationships with colleagues and teachers in schools.
• Enjoys working with children with ability to make them feel at ease.
• Experience editing using Final Cut Pro X with a high level of precision.
• Great attention to detail.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines.
• Highly organised.
• Fluent in English.

Desirable

• Experience filming on location, managing multi-camera sets.

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified. The Videographer will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from the Film Lead and senior management team to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description. This job description may be amended at any time following discussion between the Videographer and Film Lead.

At Ruth Miskin Training we value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend an interview (if selected) please do make this known by contacting [email protected]

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