Director of Visual Production Department - UAE National

Kershaw Leonard

Dubai, UAE

Ref: KP792-735

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Main Duties
• Report to and work with the Production Manager on day-to-day operations of the video department
• Manage and oversee video pre-production planning and on-site production activities for video clients
• Deliver high quality product on time and within budget
• Anticipate and respond to needs and requests from clients
• Supervise additional staff during video production
• Ensure all projects are on schedule
• Identify best practices for video and evolve daily operations as necessary
• Oversee video collection to ensure all media is archived appropriately and can be readily obtained.

Additional Duties
• All employees are expected to work in a flexible way when the occasion arises so that tasks, which are not specifically covered in their job description are undertaken. These additional duties will normally be compatible with the regular type of work. If the additional responsibility or task becomes a regular or frequent part of the employee’s job, it will be included in the job description in consultation with the employee.

Requirements

• A minimum of 11 years of relevant experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience (must include experience in a video production environment)
• Knowledge of shooting and editing videos
• Demonstrated skill with video editing software platforms, specifically proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and Final Cut Pro X
• Extensive knowledge of video production equipment
• Experience with live streaming is a plus
• Excellent organization, planning, and communication skills
• A collaborative mindset and ability to work with varying and changing needs
• Ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and potentially holidays as required
Skills Required
• Exceptional leadership skills
• Ability to give orders and delegate work
• Creative and understand how to use the video equipment on set.
• Strong communication skills
• Time management, meet deadlines.
• Handle the stress involved with this profession.
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic with a “can do “mindset and willingness to take the initiative.

About the Company

KERSHAW LEONARD "WE CHANGE PEOPLES LIVES"

Who we are:

Founded in September 1999 The Kershaw Leonard Group was based upon professional recruitment practices laid down by the UK Institute of Employment Consultants whose values are still at the core of our success today.

Inherently we believe that recruitment is a people business not a CV processing business and as such we take time and care to make sure we understand the needs of both our Clients and our Candidates.

Such attention to the care side of our business together with the sheer length of time we have been established has given us a unique position. We regularly attract top class candidates who only want to work with Kershaw Leonard as they trust our confidentiality and professionalism. Similarly, more than 75% of the clients we work with come back for more when they have a new position to fill.

What we do:

Kershaw Leonard Group places exceptional talent on a Global scale. Our winning strategy is to partner very closely with a small number of clients so we can really understand their objectives, needs and aspirations in a way that allows us to intuitively know the kind of cultural fit they are looking for when the time comes for them to recruit new talent. Then once that talent is on board and part of the client’s team, to assist wherever is needed to improve performance and leadership skills

Why Us:

The Kershaw Leonard Group is more than just a recruitment agency. In addition to KL Recruitment, KL Consulting offers a vast spectrum of skills from our experienced behavioural psychologist and consultants with almost two decades of HR Director level experience in the region.

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Director salaries in UAE

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