Professional videographer / Communication agency

The Professional Videographer will be responsible for supply video production in order to support the ISNAD initiative in Lebanon in the field of gender equality and women empowerment.

Main duties and responsibilities will include:

• Production of video (script writing, videography, editing, audio, balancing, sub-titling, format exporting, archiving raw and edited work etc.) according to Cospe necessities;
• The videographer shall use his/her own HD quality video camera and tools and professional editing software;   
• Edit the footage in line with the script agreed and approved by Cospe;     
• Embed sub-titles in the video as per need;    
• Support in the identification of location, interviewees and any relevant details;
• Audio balance the final product and convert it in formats for use on TV, radio, web as needed;
• Include appropriate Cospe and other relevant partners logos;  
• Archive the edited output in DV and DVD format.
• Maintain a high level of collaboration and coordination with all project staff;    
• Compliance with the established deadlines for submission of
  deliverables.

Education and Experience:

• At least 2 years of experience in videography/video editing, experience of editing using Final Cut Pro;
• Demonstrated experience of conception, production and editing of videos (documentaries, PSAs...);
• Experience covering social, humanitarian and development subjects will be an asset;
• Experience covering gender issues and gender mainstreaming will be an asset;
• Experience with NGOs will be an asset;
• Ability to work in a team and under pressure and against deadlines;
• Perfect knowledge of Arabic and English

Additional requirements:

• Proactive and with strong sense of responsibility;
• Trustworthy, good listener, flexible, detail oriented and can maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills;
• Stress-resilient and able to cope with deadlines;
• Possess cross-cultural sensitivity, knowledge and ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures;
• A valid Driving license.

The Technical Proposal should include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Short profile, including CV, diploma of videography-related studies, references;

• Detailed individual portfolio (web links to produced videos) showcasing range of work (i.e. PSAs, interviews, documentaries, etc.);

• Demonstrated experience in videography on social issues;

• Production capabilities: quality video production, including related hardware and editing software.

The Financial Proposal shall specify an all-inclusive fee per video product, which should include filming charges, transportation expenses, post production, as well as crediting, subtitling and voiceover.

The Financial Proposal should be in USD, as per the description below:

• Video 60 - 120 sec

• Video 120-180 sec

• Video 5 -10 min

Copyrights & Utilisation :

The copyright of all video materials produced (raw and edited) taken during the assignment will belong to Cospe. The videographers will obtain the relevant written consent for video usage from concerned people/authorities.