Job Description

We are looking for a Media Creator (Photographer/Videographer) for a government affiliated entity based in the UAE.

 

Location – Sharjah, UAE

Salary – 6,000 – 8,000 AED/month + benefits

 

Qualifications & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent; formal training or certification in photography, videography, or multimedia production preferred.
• Minimum two years’ professional experience in photography, videography, or digital content creation, ideally within marketing or events environments.
• Proficiency with DSLR/mirrorless cameras, professional lighting setups, audio recording, and Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Lightroom).
• Understanding of social-media platform specifications and video compression standards.
• Demonstrated portfolio of diverse projects, from live events to polished social-media clips. 

Key Responsibilities:

 

Content Creation

Capture high-quality images and footage for social media (Instagram, X, LinkedIn, YouTube), marketing campaigns, and event recaps.

 

Event Documentation

Professionally photograph and film exhibitions, lectures, workshops, and community programs, ensuring comprehensive coverage and visual storytelling.

 

Post-Production

Edit raw footage into polished videos with graphics, sound design, and motion effects; color-grade photographs for consistency and impact.

 

External Coordination

On projects where support is provided, oversee freelance photographers, videographers, or production vendors—ensuring they follow the approved brief, adhere to the company’s brand identity, and align with the planned schedule and quality expectations.

 

Equipment Management

Maintain an organized inventory of cameras, lenses, lighting, and audio gear; recommend timely upgrades or repairs to maintain production quality.

 

Content Delivery

Ensure all visual assets are optimized for platform specifications and delivered on schedule to meet campaign or event deadlines.

 

Quality Assurance

Conduct final reviews of all media for technical accuracy, brand compliance, and storytelling effectiveness before publication.

 

Key Performance Indicator:

• Creative Quality - 90% of visual content meets or exceeds internal quality scorecards
• Delivery Timeliness - 100% of assets delivered by agreed deadlines for campaigns and events
• Engagement Metrics - Achieve or surpass target social-media engagement rates (likes, shares, views) for visual posts
• Collaboration Effectiveness - 95% positive feedback from internal teams and external partners on communication and deliverables
• Equipment Uptime – Maintain 98% equipment availability. <5% downtime due to maintenance issues. 

Competencies:

• Creative Vision - Transforms briefs into visually compelling stories that resonate with the company’s audiences
• Technical Mastery - Demonstrates expert command of camera operation, lighting, sound, and editing workflows
• Collaborative Engagement - Works seamlessly with marketing, events, and external vendors to align visions and schedules, while staying in tune with the latest trends in the market and adapting them to fit the positioning of the entity.
• Attention to Detail - Ensures every frame and photograph adheres to composition, exposure, and brand guidelines
• Adaptability - Responds quickly to changing event dynamics and evolving creative requirements

About the Role:

 

To produce compelling visual narratives - through professional photography and videography - that reinforce the company’s brand identity, drive audience engagement across digital channels, and document key events and programs with high creative and technical standards.