ITP Media Group reaches an audience of more than 104.6 million people across the Middle East and beyond through its leading websites, portals, social media platforms, events, conferences, award ceremonies, magazines, books and social media influencers agency. We are one of the largest media companies in the Middle East, with a portfolio of more than 80 brands. These brands include major international and regional names such as Time Out, Arabian Business, Harper's Bazaar, GQ, and Construction Week.

ITP Media Group is looking for a talented, dynamic videographer with experience delivering high-quality, engaging video to create content for brands including Time Out, Hotelier, Caterer and Commercial Interior Design.

Based in ITP's Dubai Media City office, the ideal candidate has a wealth of experience shooting for formats including social media, awards trailers and TVCs, and a passion for visual storytelling and production.

Only applicants with a link to a relevant portfolio of work will be considered.

Requirements
Key responsibilities

· Responsible for the video production of formats including Reels / TikTok, interviews, live events, vlogs and awards trailers.

· Filming on set and on location, ensuring all necessary equipment is ready and maintained in proper working order.

· Ensuring correct lighting and audio clarity with perfect lens choice.

· Setting up and taking down cameras, microphones, lighting, props and other equipment.

· Troubleshooting minor technical issues with video cameras and associated equipment.

· Ensuring consistency in filming and footage from start to finish.

· Maintaining and updating equipment inventory.

· Working with creative teams and clients to plan video shoots to an agreed brief or storyboard.

· Tracking and working to an agreed schedule for filming processes and overall production.

· Undertaking minor editing of footage after recording.

· Monitoring and staying up to date with video trends across a variety of formats, including social media.

· Self-supervising time management, working to flexible hours depending on shoot timing requirements, which may

· Include early or late shoots, and coordinating with the production team to work to an agreed, collaborative schedule.

Key skills

· Expert understanding of cinematography and lighting, experience in food videography essential.

· Experience working with: professional camera equipment such as Canon Mark 4 and EOSR, Song FX3, CR5 or similar;

· Audio equipment such as shotgun mics, lapel mics; lighting / grip experience.

Experience in pre-production / planning, in-studio and field production.
· Ability to operate creatively, dynamically and flexibly when situations change.

· Strong understanding of software including Adobe Premiere Pro (After Effects desirable), Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

· Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise accordingly.

· Ability to work quickly and to tight deadlines under pressure.

· Professional approach at all times.

· Fluent spoken English, Arabic desirable.

What we look for in a candidate

· Creative - across everything from developing content strategy to how they respond to challenges.

· Competitive - keeps a keen eye on the competition and wider industry for insights into trends.

· Energetic - a strong sense of humour and high-frequency personality.

· Persuasive - both internally and externally, with the ability to present ideas with credibility, sound reasoning and emotion.

· Accountable - the ideal candidate is ready to take on responsibility for managing projects from concept to fruition, and has the ability to self-supervise in order to meet deadlines.

· Flexible - understands the fast-paced nature of the media landscape, and is comfortable pivoting when priorities change.