Visual Media Specialist (Videography & Photography) at Pan-Atlantic University (PAU)

Pan-Atlantic University (PAU) is a values-driven institution with a strong Christian identity, open to people of all races and religions. Guided by its mission to form competent and committed professionals who serve society with integrity and social responsibility, PAU emphasises holistic education that integrates academic excellence, moral character, and entrepreneurship. The University fosters a culture of truth, respect, and lifelong learning, built on its core values of Community, Respect, Integrity, Service, and Professionalism (CRISP).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Visual Media Specialist (Videography & Photography)

Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Visual Media Specialist (Videography & Photography) is responsible for capturing, producing, and curating high-quality visual content that tells compelling, human-centred stories about the University, its people, programmes, and impact.
• The role transforms approved institutional narratives into powerful visual stories—through photography, video, and multimedia—supporting visibility, engagement, and reputation across digital platforms, campaigns, and initiatives.
• The primary objective of this role is to produce creative visual content and execute effective storytelling.

Job Description
The responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Visual Storytelling & Creative Direction:

• Conceptualise and execute visual stories that communicate the University’s mission, values, and impact.
• Translate approved story ideas and briefs into compelling visual narratives using video and photography.
• Develop storyboards, shot lists, and creative concepts aligned with communication objectives.
• Capture authentic moments that reflect academic life, student experience, leadership, research, and community impact.

Videography & Photography Production:
Plan and execute high-quality video and photo shoots for:

• Corporate communication
• Campaigns and announcements
• Events, ceremonies, and lectures
• Programme features and human-interest stories
• Promotional and documentary-style content
• University events and activities
• Documenting projects and developmental timelines
• Campus life features capturing staff, students and university guests
• Operate and maintain professional video and photography equipment.
• Ensure technical excellence in lighting, composition, sound, and framing.

Post-Production & Editing:

• Edit video and photographic content to professional standards, including colour grading, sound editing, subtitling, and formatting for multiple platforms.
• Produce multiple content versions optimised for different channels (short-form, long-form, reels, documentaries).
• Ensure visual storytelling aligns with brand guidelines without owning brand governance.

Human-Centred & Impact Storytelling:

• Capture stories that highlight people, journeys, and outcomes—students, faculty, alumni, partners, and communities.
• Support impact storytelling for flagship programmes (e.g., donor-funded initiatives) through ethical, respectful, and accurate visual narratives.
• Collaborate with programme teams to understand context and translate it into meaningful visual stories.

Content Planning & Collaboration:

• Work closely with Communications, Media, and Brand specialists to align visual output with content calendars and campaigns.
• Contribute creative ideas and concepts to institutional storytelling initiatives.
• Participate in planning meetings to anticipate visual needs for upcoming activities.

Visual Asset Management:

• Organise and maintain a structured archive of photo and video assets.
• Ensure proper tagging, labelling, and version control for easy retrieval.
• Support content reuse and long-term institutional memory through proper archiving.

Professional Standards & Ethics:

• Obtain informed consent where required and respect privacy and dignity in visual storytelling.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies regarding photography, videography, and use of images.
• Maintain professionalism in representing the University visually.

Expected Specialist-level Output:

• High-quality visual stories that strengthen institutional visibility and engagement.
• Consistent pipeline of photo and video content for campaigns and platforms.
• Visually compelling narratives that humanise the University’s work and impact.
• Well-organised visual asset library supporting long-term use.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess a BSc or HND with experience in similar roles.
• Membership or certification from any relevant professional body is an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
23rd January, 2026.