The Mission Statement of the University is: "to form competent and committed professionals and encourage them to serve with personal initiative and social responsibility the community in which they work, thereby helping to build a better society in Nigeria and Africa at large"​. This dream encapsulates the purpose of the University.
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
- Minimum of BSc or HND with experience in similar roles.
- Membership or certification from any relevant professional body is an added advantage.
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