Indian Institute for Human Settlements jobs - Assistant- Media Lab

Job Description

The Assistant – Media Lab will work with the Media Lab team in all its activities, which includes shooting, editing and working on the Urban Lens Film Festival.

Activities and Tasks

Responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Shooting various public events, films and documenting events as required using DSLR/Video Cameras;
• Editing content using FCP/Premier Pro software tools;
• Production of various film projects as needed;
• Working on the annual Urban Lens Film Festival, the flagship event of the Media Lab, to reflect the idea of cities through multiple media practices;
• Working on media–related aspects of IIHS’s Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs);
• Assisting with teaching on the Urban Fellows Programme (UFP);
• Research and Writing as relevant to IIHS requirements;
• Providing support to other IIHS activities including academics, research, practice, training, operations and others;
• Participating in all activities of Institution-Building at IIHS; carrying out tasks as assigned by IIHS; and traveling on IIHS work within or outside the country as and when needed.

Structure and Reporting

The Assistant – Media Lab will report to the Lead – Media Lab at IIHS or to any other person designated by the Lead, and will be required to collaborate effectively with a diverse group of internal teams and external individuals/organizations, and students.

Person Specification

The applicant should

• Have a Master’s in Mass Communication or an equivalent degree with work experience of minimum 1-1.5 years;
• Be adept with video shooting and in different formats (DSLF/Video camera);
• Be skilled with video editing and different formats (FCP/Adobe Premier);
• Possess moderately good Photoshop and Aftereffect skills;
• Be an effective team player with good interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse teams across IIHS;
• Have good communication skills – listening, speaking and writing;
• Be proactive and self-driven, with the ability to take initiative as needed.

This offer is on an exclusive basis, which implies that other professional assignments (whether compensated or not) that bear a potential conflict of interest with IIHS cannot be undertaken.

The search will remain open until the position is filled.

Location

This position is based in Bengaluru and may entail travel to other locations in India.

Review and Assessment

The role and performance of the incumbent shall be subject to normal review and assessment systems at IIHS.

Diversity Policy

IIHS is an equal opportunity employer that encourages women, people with disabilities and those from economically and socially excluded communities with the requisite skills and qualifications to apply for positions.