Audio - Visual Digitalisation And Preservation Specialist

Job responsibilities

Audio-Visual Digitisation and Preservation

• Digitise and restore historical and contemporary audio-visual materials, including tapes, films, photographs, and digital media.

• Implement international preservation standards for archiving and metadata management.

• Convert and migrate media formats to prevent obsolescence and ensure long-term accessibility.

• Maintain a well-organized digital repository for historical and communication-related content.

Videography and Photography

• Capture high-quality videos and photographs for documentation, events, and public engagement.

• Operate and maintain professional photography and videography equipment, including cameras, drones, lighting, and audio gear.

• Edit and enhance visual content for official reports, social media, and public campaigns.

• Document historical sites, national events, and cultural initiatives through photography and videography.

Graphic Design and Visual Content Creation

• Design infographics, banners, posters, and promotional materials to support the Ministry’s communication strategy.

• Develop visual branding elements for campaigns and publications.

• Ensure consistency in the Ministry’s visual identity across all platforms.

• Use software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Canva to create compelling designs.

Audio-Visual Production and Content Editing

• Record, edit, and produce high-quality videos for MINUBUMWE’s initiatives, campaigns, and events.

• Enhance and restore historical recordings for documentation and research purposes.

• Work with software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and Adobe Audition to refine multimedia content.

Event Coverage and Live Production Support

• Provide technical support for live-streaming and broadcasting during major events.

• Set up and operate audio-visual equipment for conferences, meetings, and public engagements.

• Troubleshoot AV systems during live events to ensure smooth production.

NB: Diploma or Advanced Diploma (A1) in Multimedia, Media Technology, Digital Preservation, Film & Media Production, Graphic Design, Journalism and/or Communication, Multimedia with Proven experience of three (3) years in audio-visual digitisation, photography, videography, Public Relation, Journalism, Graphic design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Communication

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Journalism

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Master's Degree in Journalism

  1 Years of relevant experience

• Master's Degree in Communication

  1 Years of relevant experience

• Advanced Diploma in Communication

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Graphic Design

  1 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Multimedia

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Master's Degree in Multimedia

  1 Years of relevant experience

• Advanced Diploma in Arts and Creative Industry

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Arts and Creative Industry

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Advanced Diploma in Journalism

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Advanced Diploma Multimedia

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Media Technology

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Digital Preservation

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Film & Media Production

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Master’s degree in Media Technology

  1 Years of relevant experience

• Master’s degree in Digital Preservation

  1 Years of relevant experience

• Master’s degree in Film & Media Production

  1 Years of relevant experience

• Diploma or advanced Diploma (A1) in Media technology

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Diploma or advanced Diploma (A1) in Digital Preservation Film Media Production

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Diploma or advanced Diploma (A1) in Graphic Design

  3 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

• Integrity

• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills

• Accountability

• Communication

• Teamwork

• Client/citizen focus

• Professionalism

• Commitment to continuous learning

• Ability to convey ideas clearly and concisely

• Knowledge of online communication tools with special emphasis in audio-visual production and dissemination

• Track record of high ethical standards and responsibility towards duty

• Mastering of design and editing tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Avid, Final Cut) and relevant sound editing software

• Knowledge in audiovisual copyright

• Ability to use latest photo & video equipment

• Capabilities in report writing and presentation skills

• Attention to details and deadline-oriented

• Management, planning and coordination skills

• Negotiation skills

• Communication skills

• Resource management skills

• Problem solving skills

• Decision making skills

• Time management skills

• Risk management skills

• Results oriented

• Digital literacy skills

• Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage

• Knowledge of online communication tools with special emphasis in audio visual production and dissemination

• Analytical skills;

• Ability to establish digitization and preservation workflows

• Proficiency in video and photo editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator)

• Knowledge of contents creation, digital preservation techniques, social media handling and metadata standards

• Experience operating professional cameras and AV equipment

• Strong understanding of branding and marking

• Strong knowledge of AV systems, graphic design, and digital preservation

• Ability to produce engaging visual content for public engagement

• Ensures high-quality production and accurate archival processes

• Ability to troubleshoot AV equipment and storage challenges

• Works efficiently under deadlines for events and campaigns

• Familiarity with international preservation standards (UNESCO Memory of the World, IASA guidelines)

• Experience restoring damaged audio-visual materials

• Create and use databases of audio-visual materials

• Produce and upload photos and videos for the Institution

• Support Audio-Visual content conservation

• Ability to manipulate different digitization software

• Knowledge to develop guidelines/ policies and procedures for digitization processes

• Ability to manage archive digital repository systems

• Ability to understands digital preservation best practices

• Ability to provide an easy accessibility of the preserved materials