About the role
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗱𝗮𝘆'𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀
𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲: 𝗥𝘀 𝟵𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 - 𝗥𝘀 𝟭𝟱𝟲𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 (𝗶𝗲 𝗜𝗡𝗥 𝟵-𝟭𝟱.𝟲 𝗟𝗣𝗔)
Experience: 2+ yrs
Location: Tharamani, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Job Type: Full-time
We are looking for a highly creative and hands-on Creative Media Producer / Creative Content Lead to lead visual storytelling across photography, video, short-form content, events, portraits, and marketing campaigns.
This is an individual-contributor-plus-lead role where you will personally manage the end-to-end creative production process—from planning and shooting to editing and final delivery—while also guiding junior or freelance creative resources. The role requires a strong visual eye, excellent technical production skills, and the ability to consistently deliver high-quality content within deadlines.
Requirements KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plan, shoot, edit, and deliver high-quality photography and video content across events, campaigns, portraits, and day-to-day activities
- Produce end-to-end short films, including footage selection, editing, colour grading, sound, titles, and final delivery
- Create engaging social media reels, posts, and short-form video content tailored to different platforms and campaigns
- Independently translate creative briefs into detailed shoot plans, production schedules, and execution plans
- Own and maintain the creative production calendar, tracking deadlines, dependencies, and deliverables
- Identify potential delivery risks early and proactively propose solutions to keep projects on track
- Maintain consistent visual quality and ensure all content aligns with established brand guidelines and creative standards
- Manage and organise the digital media library, ensuring assets are properly named, categorised, archived, and easily accessible
- Collaborate with junior photographers, videographers, freelancers, and other creative resources to maintain quality and production efficiency
- Work professionally with students, faculty, leadership, families, and other stakeholders during shoots and events
- Exercise appropriate judgement around consent, privacy, confidentiality, and safeguarding when producing visual content
- Participate in event coverage, including occasional evening and weekend assignments as required
- Continuously identify opportunities to improve creative output, production workflows, and visual storytelling
WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT
- 2+ years of professional experience in photography, videography, video production, creative media, or a related field
- A strong and varied portfolio demonstrating short films, event coverage, portrait photography, social media reels, and campaign content
- Strong proficiency in Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro
- Hands-on experience with video editing, colour grading, sound editing, titles, and basic motion graphics
- Ability to independently manage a complete shoot, including camera, lighting, audio, and production equipment
- Proven ability to manage multiple creative projects and consistently deliver within deadlines
- Strong understanding of visual storytelling, composition, cinematography, photography, and digital content formats
- Experience creating content specifically for social media and short-form platforms is highly desirable
- Experience directing, mentoring, or coordinating junior creatives or freelance production resources is an advantage
- Drone or aerial photography/videography experience is a plus
- Experience working in education, community organisations, NGOs, or child-facing environments is desirable
- Excellent English communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multicultural environment
- Strong sense of ownership, initiative, creativity, and attention to detail
- Professional and ethical approach with a strong understanding of confidentiality, privacy, consent, and safeguarding
- Comfortable receiving creative feedback while also confidently proposing alternative ideas when they can improve the final outcome
- Willingness to work fully in-office in Chennai and support occasional evening or weekend events when required
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