Content Manager - Video & Film Production

Job Description

At Careem we are led by a powerful purpose to simplify and improve lives in the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan. Were pioneering the development of innovative services to aid the mobility of people, the mobility of things and the mobility of money.Were in the driving seat as we help to define how technology will shape progress in some of the fastest-growing countries in the world. Our teams are building tech to meet the needs of the future in areas including data and AI, e-commerce, technology-enabled logistics, maps, identity, and fintech.We?re well placed to solve complex and meaningful challenges at scale, with deep tech expertise, strong regulatory relationships, a local presence, and increasingly specialised global teams which are structured to operate as autonomous start-ups. Our team of over 400 engineers and developers are empowered to develop cutting-edge technology every day.Careem was established in July 2012, became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Uber Technologies, Inc. in January 2020, and today operates in over 100 cities across 12 countries.About the teamThe Creative Studio sits at the heart of the Careem marketing team - one collective of the region?s most exciting talent, capable of producing work for every brief and channel imaginable. This in-house agency serves the business across the most exciting product launches, Brandnd initiatives, and key campaigns, with the ambition to create work that matches our awesome service and stand apart with awesome campaigns that inspire.The Studio operates in a way to get the best from and for our talent, with the freedom to work on pro-active briefs across all of our services, and tailor-made technical training for each person, to propel their creative growth.What youll doThis role leads content creation with the Creative Studio at Careem and serves all markets and businesses. (Ride-hailing, food, groceries, Careem Pay, etc,)It?s about managing all video and film production components from end to end (planning, filming, and editing). This role is accountable for creating promotional and story-telling assets that aim to enhance social media and business KPIs.This is a highly collaborative role and requires a high level of stakeholder management.

• Plan, film and edit content for various projects based on internal briefs
• Work with central copywriters to develop scripts
• Lead on ground shoots from end to end or manage third party hired agencies
• Manage a team of freelancers in the production field across our region to lead overseas shoots
• Build and run Careem?s internal photography and videography studio: sourcing needed equipment, maintaining quality of equipment, managing shoots, etc
• Work closely with verticals and country marketing managers to understand short and long term content creation opportunities and build relevant plans accordingly
• Work closely with the central social media team to build needed content for global social media pages

What youll need

• Ability to get hands-on in a complex operational environment
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work to tight deadlines
• Experience in planning production
• Experience in directing small to medium scale shoots
• Experience in editing and after effects with relevant softwares
• Proficiency with camera, sound and light equipment
• Ability to develop and articulate creative ideas for content
• Confident, outgoing, and with a predisposition to teach others or lead by influence
• Willingness to travel across the region for dedicated film making projects
• 4 - 5 years in videography and content creation

Where youll be

• Even though we are working remotely, we are strong believers in collaboration and the power of building social connections with our teams. For that reason, our offices are still open and provide plenty of collaboration-friendly spaces at times when teams need it or if you need a quiet space to work outside of home.
• You?ll be working in the location you?re hired from. Due to legal and compensation considerations, you will need to be based out of the country you?re hired from as your primary work location.

What well provide youIn addition to a competitive long-term total compensation with salary and equity, we have a reward philosophy that expands beyond this.As a Careem colleague you will be able to:

• Be part of a Remote-First organisation
• Work from any country in the world for 60 days a year
• Use Unlimited Vacation days throughout the year
• Access fitness reimbursements for health activities including: gym, health club and training classes.
• Work and learn from great minds
• Create impact in a region with untapped potential
• Explore new opportunities to learn and grow every day

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