Graphic Designer-Metropol TV

at Metropol Corporation Ltd
Location Nairobi, Kenya
Date Posted August 22, 2021
Category Advertising
Job Type Full-time
Currency KES

Description

Metropol was established in Kenya in 1996 as a business Information and credit management company. In 2006 Metropol partnered with GCR to provide credit rating services that enable corporates to raise capital and meet their financing needs. Metropol is also licensed by the Central Bank of Kenya to provide Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) Services to ALL banks in Kenya. Our CRB services leverage full-file credit information sharing and alternative data sources from MFIs, SACCOs, HELB, Utilities, Mobile phone companies and providers of goods and services on credit to help customers improve their access to finance and increase the credit providers’ capacity to lend profitably to more customers. We support Credit providers in managing Credit Risk throughout the credit life cycle in order to increase efficiency and lower risk of default and thus maximize profit. At the same time, we provide the credit consumer with tools that will help negotiate favorable terms when applying and managing their credit. In that way, we provide a Total Customer Solution.

DIRECT REPORTS

None

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Production Team, Business Development & Editorial Team

WHAT WORK WILL BE DONE IN YOUR ROLE

Innovation Work:

To be discussed

Improvement Work:

To be discussed

Duties and Responsibilities;

  • Receiving and discussing design briefs from Producers to offer a creative interpretation of the requirements.
  • Receiving design briefs from reporters and brainstorming creative graphics for news items to run within the bulleting and on digital.
  • Receiving design briefs from marketing and brainstorming with the marketing and creative team to execute creative and impactful designs for marketing initiatives.
  • Executing designs as per the briefs.
  • Running live graphics on-screen during live shows
  • Researching on graphics trends and constantly improving on skills to keep up with changing trends.
  • Report writing.
  • Any tasks assigned to you by your supervisor.

Academic Qualifications

  • Minimum: Diploma/degree in Broadcast Journalism, film, and related fields.

Knowledge and Experience

  • 2 years of professional experience in graphic design work, and a relevant design qualification.
  • The ideal candidate will have experience as a motion graphic designer within television or multi-media production.
  • The ability to work independently and to contribute to the design team.
  • The ability to work quickly and creatively under pressure and deliver against set deadlines.
  • The ability to prioritize effectively.
  • Good communication skills to ensure editorial expectations are understood and realistic.
  • Understand the importance of designing for a given target audience.
  • Post holders must be:
    • Committed and enthusiastic about Design.
    • Committed and enthusiastic about Design Software.
    • Curious about News, curious about Design innovation.
  • Editorial awareness and up-to-date knowledge of the News agenda would be a distinct advantage.
  • Experience in designing delivery using any of the following:
    • Adobe Creative Suite.
    • Directing live action filming \ video
    • Model shoots
    • Cinema 4D
    • Curious Maps
  • Computer controlled film / video rostrum
  • Computer-controlled film/video rostrum.
  • Post holders must demonstrate full command of all techniques and their design language.

Skills and Competencies 

  • Decision Making
  • Imagination / Creative Thinking
  • Resilience
  • Editorial Judgment
  • Planning and Organizing
  • Communication
  • Managing Relationships
  • Understanding Diversity
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