Job Title Multimedia Campaigns and Communications Officer Location Johannesburg, ZA Organization Name Alumni Relations Department Description
The Main Purpose Of This Position Is:
To conceptualise, develop and implement audio-visual communication and campaigns with particular focus on building and strengthening alumni community, keeping alumni informed about the University, and supporting campaigns aimed at promoting regular giving, alumni connection, instilling a Witsie identity, student pride and loyalty, and alumni recognition.
This Includes:
- Bringing together text, photographs, graphics, illustrations, infographics, layouts, digital animation, video, photography, and audio to create a range of impactful multimedia products that can be viewed on a range of devices and platforms to diverse audiences using multiple channels.
- Using video editing software and AI tools, together with creative and technical skills, design and develop multimedia products that entertain, educate, persuade, or inform target audiences.
- Taking photographs and videos of alumni and alumni activities, selected University, staff and student events, and conduct on camera interviews with selected subjects.
- Cultivating global regular giving, developing giving appeals and acknowledging giving (stewardship) through multimedia communication.
- Improving the quality, currency and comprehensiveness of the alumni database through multimedia campaigns.
- Developing and executing multimedia communication that builds, enhances and maintains lifelong relationships and keeps alumni informed about fellow Witsies and the University.
Requirements:
- A relevant post-matric qualification in multimedia and video production
- At least four years relevant work experience
- Experience and ability to work as part of a team
- You will be required to submit a portfolio of multimedia work you have produced
- Creativity with a commitment to quality and excellence
- Highly versatile with the ability to keep up-to-date with new and emerging technology and trends in multimedia communication
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders in a diverse community
- Ability to organise and complete multiple tasks simultaneously with close attention to detail and prioritisation to meet deadlines
- Non-negotiable ability to work in support of a team
- Flexibility, adaptability and initiative, as well as the ability to work independently
- A high level of personal motivation, initiative and enthusiasm
- Willingness to devote extra working hours (evenings and weekends) in order to meet the requirements of the job
Closing Date: 17/01/25
To apply: Please submit a covering letter of motivation, detailed CV with the names and e-mail contact details of three referees, certified copies of degrees/diplomas and SA ID (or passport if not SA).
Application profiles must be registered on Wits i-Recruitment at https://irec.wits.ac.za.
The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from
the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.
Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates.
Minimum Salary Maximum Salary Currency Amount of Travel Work At Home
