Details

Location(s) :

Swansea

Closing Date :

10/07/2012

Suitable for Graduates :

Yes

Suitable for Undergraduates :

Contract Type :

Full time

Salary :

£ 250.00 Weekly

Placement Type :

IT, Media, Digital & Creative

Is a Welsh Speaker Required?

Posted On :

08/06/2012

Vacancy Reference ID :

211941

Description :

The company distributes live TV and video to mobile phones and other mobile devices. The position is based in their Swansea office.

Role:

Working with the Marketing Manager to create marketing assets for online presence including: web banners, social networking assets (logos, backgrounds etc) and some basic video editing. This is a 10 week placement.

Key responsibilities

Using Photoshop to create graphical assets
Edit raw footage to create video clips and programming
Encode, upload and manage video content
Monitor channels to ensure maximum up-time
Help with other minor technical issues as may be required from time to time

** Applications should show that candidates have the attributes and essential skills required by this placement otherwise they will not be forwarded to employer **

Examples of work should also be submitted either via links in the application or an online portfolio

Essential Requirements :

Solid working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop – including examples of latest work
Knowledge of design for the web; and mobile a benefit
Some knowledge of simple animation in Adobe Flash e.g. animated banners
Some knowledge of video editing in Adobe Premier or Final Cut Pro
Strong team player who enjoys collaborative working
Excellent presentation, communication and organisational skills
A self motivated person who can work in a demanding environment to strict time lines and own initiative whilst maintaining the standards of the company
Creative, innovative thinker with good problem solving skills
Meticulous and thorough with a healthy respect for quality and standard

Desirable Requirements :

Experience of Adobe After Effects
Knowledge of video encoding standards

Expected Outcomes :

Completion of project for customer

Included within your work placement is a short work-based Award accredited by City & Guilds. The Professional Development Award helps you focus on developing the skills employers want in the workplace. Everyone on a GO Wales work placement completes the Award.

GO Wales work placements are 6-10 weeks of paid employment in an organisation in Wales. They often lead to longer-term work and are a great addition to your CV.

Graphic & Video Manager