Cameramen at Equal Access (EA)

Equal Access Nigeria (EA) is an international not for profit organization, headquartered in San Francisco and working throughout Asia, Africa and the Middle East. A communications for social change organization that combines the power of media with community mobilization, EA manage the production for AREWA24, the first free-to-air, Hausa language entertainment and lifestyle satellite television channel produced by and for northern Nigerians and devoted entirely to the Hausa speaking peoples of Nigeria, West Africa and around the world.

Equal Access creates customized communications strategies and outreach solutions that foster peace building and social cohesion, women & girls' empowerment, youth life skills & livelihoods, human rights, health, as well as civic participation and good governance in the developing world.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Cameraman

Job ID: #984721
Location: Kano

Essential Job Functions

• General duties include recording moving images for film, television, music videos and other related productions. Cameraman would operate digital video cameras, under instructions from a Director

Specific Duties Involve

• Setting up and positioning camera equipment
• Planning and rehearsing shots
• Following a camera script and taking cues from the director
• Choosing the most suitable lenses and camera angles
• Solving practical or technical problems such as lighting
• Previewing the rushes
• Filling in the necessary quality assurance paperwork at the end of the shoot pointing out any potential issues to the producer or editors
• Working closely with other technical departments such as sound.
• Maintaining the equipment and keeping it clean
• Ensuring that the batteries are fully charged before each shoot
• Any Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Knowledge and Experience

• Diploma, OND in Media and Communication or related field
• Good practical skills and knowledge of camera equipment
• At least 3 years work experience in a structured media organization
• An interest in photography, film and video
• Good communication and 'people skills'
• The ability to carry out instructions accurately and with attention to detail
• Good colour vision
• Calmness under pressure
• The ability to work as part of a team
• Patience and concentration
• Good levels of stamina for holding and moving camera equipment and working long hours

Application Closing Date
20th July, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application /cover letter, updated CV to: [email protected] The position being applied for should be clearly stated on the application.