LTA Photographer/Videographer

Position Summary

In order to raise awareness about the importance of the peacebuilding interventions, conflict sensitivity, key drivers of change, challenges, and opportunities in peacebuilding, Search is seeking to conduct a Long term Agreement with a videographer/photographer communication consultant who will work closely with Search’s programme teams and the Communications Manager to produce Audio - Visual communications materials highlighting on its intervention’s key achievements and successes across Lebanon.

The consultant to be able to: 

1) Take good quality photos, videos and video interviews; and

2) Manage efficient post-production process and produce high-quality

photos and video products;

Scope of Work

Travel to Search’s project sites covering refugee camps and border areas, attend events/ training workshops and meetings as per guidance from the Communications team;

Capture high quality videos, collect video footages, conduct video interviews

as per guidance;

Produce good photo and video products for Search’s website, social media and

publications;

Role and Responsibilities

The successful photographer/videographer will be responsible for delivering the following;

• Good quality still photos from the field visits and events for use in Search’s website,
• social media and publications;
•  Closely working with the Communications team, produce videos up to 5 min /short videos 2-3 min/ teasers for website and social media using the footages collected from the field visits and events
• Produce short video interviews/ success stories for Search’s social media and website;
• Produce animated videos as per guidance (might include script writing/ illustrations / 2D / infographics / storyboard / voice over Ar- Eng)
• Produce photo essays, photos stories, photo books (some to include logo & branding)
• Photos and videos to be submitted within the requested aspect ratios.
• Raw photos and video footages should be handed over to the communications team
• The videographer is expected to have a minimum of 3 rounds of editing.
• The photographer/videographer is expected to have a meeting/briefing with the Communications Manager and project teams before the trip to discuss the work plan. The outputs and deliverables will be varied based on the assignment.
• Provide a synopsis of the film to be approved by Search;
• Coordinate all facets of video production including brainstorming of ideas, planning, synopsis, production, and post-production editing;
• Update the project team regularly on the work progress including any challenges and/or recommendations; and
• Ensure Search branding is featured as required.

The prices for videos to include all the shooting equipments ( Drones / microphone / tripods / wide lenses / flash etc…) that might be needed during shooting.

All outputs and footage delivered under this consultancy will be shared with Search and Search will have ownership over all products.

Required Profile

Education:

Bachelor’s degree (completed or in progress) or equivalent in filmmaking or any related field to communications

Experience:

• Experience in video productions and editing, including strong mastery of the camera, audio, lighting, Adobe, graphics, audio mixing, etc.;
• Experience in developing scripts and telling community stories through film;
• Experience in working with NGOs;
• Experience in working with people from different cultural backgrounds
• Outstanding communication skills.