About this role
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
Competency
Proficiency Level
Behavioural Indicators
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)
KPI
Target
Frequenc y
Owner
Measurement
On-time photo / video delivery
≥ 90%
Monthly
Job holder
Production delivery log
Brand compliance — production output
≥ 95%
Monthly
Comms Manager review
Monthly audit
Archive compliance
100% within 48hrs of delivery
Ongoing
Job holder
Asset library audit
Safeguarding compliance
Zero breaches
Ongoing
Comms Manager
Consent log audit
Same-day social media delivery
≥ 90% within agreed window
Per event
Comms Manager
Publishing log