Assistant Multimedia Producer and Trainer at FilmAid

About the Role:

Assistant Multimedia Producer and Trainer will work within FilmAid Kenya's unique participatory methods that prioritize community involvement in messaging, planning, and executing media production projects. Through community-based screenings and workshops, FilmAid Kenya aims to build local communities' knowledge, self-awareness, and efficacy, fostering positive behavior modifications, community leadership, collective participation, and responses to social issues.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Multimedia Producer in all aspects of multimedia content creation, including pre-production, production, and post-production tasks.
• Assist with the development and implementation of multimedia project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to gather requirements and ensure the alignment of multimedia projects with organizational goals.
• Coordinate and manage multimedia production schedules, ensuring timely delivery of all projects.
• Create multimedia assets, such as storyboards, scripts, graphics, animations, and videos.
• Design and create engaging graphics and animations for use in multimedia content.
• Assist with the production of multimedia content, including filming, editing, sound design, and post-production tasks.
• Ensure that all multimedia content meets quality standards and is consistent with brand guidelines.
• Research and recommend new multimedia technologies, tools, and techniques to improve the production process and output.
• Ensure that all multimedia content is properly archived and accessible to the appropriate teams and stakeholders.

Qualification – Essential Skills and Experience

• Degree/Diploma in Mass Communication, Film and TV or a related course.
• Must be a certified media trainer accredited by a recognized institution in Kenya.
• Training Experience: Demonstrated experience in teaching or training others, both formally and informally, is highly advantageous. This may include leading workshops, seminars, or providing one-on-one mentoring.
• Curriculum Development: Proficiency in developing training curricula that are customized to meet the specific needs of diverse groups, including youth, professionals, and community organizations, is essential.
• Knowledge of Media Law: A strong understanding of media law and ethics in Kenya is essential, including familiarity with copyright, privacy laws, and the ethical standards governing journalism and media production.
• Strong graphic design and animation skills, with the ability to design and create engaging graphics and animations for use in multimedia content.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain quality standards throughout the production process.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies and tools quickly.
• Industry Experience: Candidates should possess 2-3 years of experience in the media industry, such as journalism, video production, digital marketing, or a related field.

Position profile

• Commitment to humanitarian principles and action.
• Experience dealing with sensitive topics and gaining the trust of contributors; understanding of ethics of journalism dealing with the disempowered
• Experience working in a field office
• Good understanding of beneficiary community dynamic
• Impartial and embraces religious and cultural diversity.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision and with strict timelines.
• Willing to travel to hardship areas.
• Honest and reliable