Cinematography Trainee
2 days ago
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
CareerBuddy
Full time
₦1,200,000 - ₦2,400,000 per year
Our client in the
Marketing Industry
is seeking a dedicated
Cinematography Trainee
to join their team. This role offers the perfect opportunity for someone with little to no experience to gain intensive, hands-on training in a professional setting. You will work directly with our creative team, focusing on capturing, editing, and producing high-quality video content that creates memorable experiences for brands under our care. If you have a passion for storytelling, and looking to build it
Who We Are Looking For...
- You possess a strong passion for storytelling and visual creativity, with a keen interest in filmmaking and videography.
- You have basic knowledge of video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Cap cut, and Photoshop.
- You demonstrate strong attention to detail, composition, and visual storytelling.
- You are a collaborative team player with strong time management skills, capable of taking constructive feedback and meeting project deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
- You will assist in writing or adapting scripts for video projects.
- You will help create visually compelling video content for clients and internal projects.
- You will capture studio-quality photographs and videos both in-house and on-location.
- You will collaborate with the creative team to develop a visual style and storytelling approach.
- You will organize and assemble video segments to ensure smooth storytelling.
- You will learn and manage technical aspects of video recording and editing.
- You will perform basic video and audio editing to maintain logical sequencing and continuity.
- You will support event coverage and documentation as needed.
- You will work within a creative brief, developing and pitching ideas to meet client needs.
- You will assist in developing an overall video branding strategy for various projects.
- You will gain hands-on experience with professional video equipment and editing software.
What Success Looks Like...
- Demonstrating measurable improvement and proficiency in camera operation, lighting, and professional editing software within the first six months.
- Successfully contributing to the production, shooting, and editing of a defined number of client and internal video projects monthly.
- Consistently demonstrating the ability to work collaboratively and efficiently implement constructive feedback from the Creative Director/Team Lead.
- Producing video and photo content that meets basic standards for composition, continuity, and visual quality.
To be considered for this role you should have...
- Bachelor's degree or HND in Creative Arts, Cinematography, Film Production, or a related field.
- 0-1 years of experience in videography or content creation (internship experience is a plus).
- Basic knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro, Cap cut, and Photoshop.
- A portfolio showcasing video editing or cinematography projects is preferred.
- Strong attention to detail, visual creativity, and the ability to meet deadlines.
The Goodies...
- Intensive training in cinematography, video production, and professional editing techniques.
- Exposure to real-world projects across various industries in the marketing and advertising sector.
- Opportunity to quickly develop and sharpen technical skills in video editing and storytelling.
- Opportunity to work within a professional, creative, and collaborative team environment.