Job Summary:

The Video & Photographer (Production Team) is responsible for capturing, editing, and delivering all photography and video content for PBIS — serving the full CMC function including Corporate & Communications, Marketing & Recruitment, and Experiential Events.

The postholder executes the full production cycle: pre-production planning, shoot execution, post-production editing, and final delivery. Every image or video produced represents the school to the world and must reflect PBIS's professional standards and values against objective and timeline.

Pre-Production Planning

• Review shoot briefs thoroughly before every assignment — understanding the purpose, required shots, equipment, consent status, and delivery deadline.
• Coordinate logistics before every shoot: confirming venue access, equipment availability, and consent records.
• Develop creative concepts and storylines for video and photo projects aligned with the school's brand and messaging.
• Never arrive at a shoot unprepared.

Photography and Video Shoot Execution

• Capture events, classroom life, campus environments, student activities, Open Days, and community moments with a storytelling eye.
• Operate camera equipment confidently in all conditions: bright outdoor events, indoor classrooms, and fast-moving activities.
• Arrange objects, scenes, lighting, and backgrounds to align with brief specifications.
• Make subjects — students, staff, and families — feel comfortable and natural in front of the camera.
• Serve all CMC functions: Corporate & Communications, Marketing & Recruitment, and Experiential Events.

Post-Production Editing and Delivery

• Select, edit, and deliver photography to a professional standard — consistent colour grading and on-brand presentation.
• Edit video content for social media and digital channels: well-paced, on-brand, and formatted correctly for each platform.
• Deliver all assets on the agreed schedule.
• Use software including Adobe Lightroom, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and equivalent applications.

Asset Management and Safeguarding

• Label, organise, and archive all files after every shoot within 48 hours — without needing to be reminded.
• Maintain a well-organised digital media library for easy retrieval by the full CMC team.
• Adhere strictly to PBIS child protection and consent policies — obtain and verify permissions before every shoot involving students.
• Do not photograph or film any student without verified consent on file.

Essential Knowledge, Abilities and Qualifications

• Proven professional shooting experience with an eye-catching portfolio.
• Proficient with traditional and modern camera and video equipment.
• Solid knowledge of Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, or equivalent software.
• Competency in applying photographic and videographic best practices and techniques.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.

Desirable Experience, Skills and Interests

• Organised and takes pride in their own workspace and digital archives.
• Enthusiastic and positive with a "can do" attitude.
• Team player with a well-developed creative sense.
• Experience working in an educational or events environment.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Visual Storytelling - Advanced: Finds the shot that makes a prospective parent feel PBIS is the right school. Goes beyond documenting — tells a story through the lens.
• Technical Photography & Videography - Advanced: Operates camera confidently in all conditions. Understands exposure, depth of field, and composition intuitively.
• Post-Production Editing - Advanced: Edits photography and video to a professional standard. Colour grading is clean and on-brand. Delivers in the correct format for each platform on schedule.
• Pre-Production Planning - Advanced: Reviews briefs thoroughly. Never arrives unprepared. The CMC team can rely on the planned shots being delivered every time.
• Asset Management - Advanced: Labels and archives all files within 48 hours. The CMC team can find any asset at any time. The digital library is organised, labelled, and current — always.
• Safeguarding Compliance - Expert: Applies PBIS child protection and consent policies without exception. Zero tolerance for photographing or filming a student without verified consent on file.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)

• On-time photo / video delivery - ≥ 90% Monthly
• Brand compliance — production output - ≥ 95% Monthly
• Archive compliance - 100% within 48hrs of delivery Ongoing
• Safeguarding compliance - Zero breaches Ongoing
• Same-day social media delivery - ≥ 90% within agreed window Per event