Video Editor

Terms of Reference 

Video Editor


Contract Type: 3 years  Contract

Email: careers@advocata.org

Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka 


About Advocata Institute

The Advocata Institute is an independent policy think tank based in Colombo, Sri Lanka. We conduct research, provide commentary and hold events to promote sound policy ideas compatible with a free society in Sri Lanka.  

 

Roles and responsibilities

  • Innovatively edit videos  to tell a visual story.

  • Create high-quality video content under tight deadlines.

  • Multitask and work toward several milestones on various projects simultaneously. 

  • Use understanding of digital trends and editing principles to create engaging video and audio content.

  • Assist in recording  and editing podcasts.

  • Conceptualize and materialize projects. 

  • Create concept boards and other visual representations of planned edits for video projects.

  • Assist in capturing studio-quality video and audio footage.

  • Collaborate with the team to produce excellent video content.

  • Preferred skills in motion graphics.

Eligibility

  • Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in video editing, visual communication, film, or other related field.

  • Knowledge and a good understanding of motion graphics, digital special effects, animation, multi-media art, computer animation or computer graphics.

  • Creative experience in filmmaking and videography

  • Professional mastery of video and audio editing software and programs such as  Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, Photoshop or equivalent.  

  • Minimum of 1 year experience as a multimedia editor, video editor, or a similar role.

  • Good time-management skills.

  • Great interpersonal and communication skills.

  • Deep understanding of digital trends and editing principles

    Preferred Skills

  • Strong proficiency in motion graphics and animation (Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro).

Compensation

This position offers a remuneration package ranging from LKR 80,000 - LKR 130,000 based on experience and qualifications, Advocata offers a stimulating work environment with the energy and culture, focused on impact. 



Senior Communications Executive

Job Specification

 

Job Title: Senior PR and Communications Executive

Contract Type : Full Time

Contract Term : 3 Years ( Contract Renewal)

Vacancy Status: Immediate 

 

Job Role:

The Senior PR and Communications Executive will focus on managing and developing the social media platforms, writing articles and will be strongly engaged in events management. 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • To work with the Communications leads and develop annual/quarterly media strategies and implement them (Digital/Mass media)

  • To manage the Advocata Institute platform.

  • To write articles, journals, blogs and contents.

  • To present reports and data analytics

  • Create daily content on Advocata’s social media accounts

  • Manage and coordinate logistics for Advocata events

  • Maintain, edit and update the Advocata website

  • Keep up with Social Media trends and integrate them into the content plan

  • To create strategic analytical reports to be presented to the team and Board of Directors

  • Sustain a basic understanding of SEOs

  • Plan and be a part of video productions with a basic knowledge in or passionate about photography, videography, and scriptwriting 

 

Required Skills:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English 

  • Excellent PR skills

  • Excellent presentation skills 

  • Excellent writing skills

  • Good Interpersonal skills

  • Sound event management skills

  • Sound creativity skills,

  • Sound knowledge in all Social Media platforms and Media.

  • Understanding and engaging in new trends and techniques.

  • Good organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

  • Basic graphic design skills

  • A strong team player with the ability to coordinate across teams

  • A positive attitude, adaptability, and a willingness to learn and grow within the role.

  • Excellent time management, organising and planning skills.

Required Qualification and Experience

  • The ideal candidate is a graduate in Economics/Public Policy/Business Management/Marketing from a reputed University

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in communications, marketing or business development.

  • Minimum 1 year of Events / Projects management experience.

  • A background in Journalism is preferred.

  • Proficiency in Adobe packages such as Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign would be an added advantage

 

 

 

 

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