Communications & Digital Media Assistant at Youth Agenda (YAA)

Position Summary

The Communications & Digital Media Assistant will support the implementation of YAA’s communications strategy by creating compelling digital content, documenting programme activities, managing social media platforms, producing high-quality visual content, and strengthening the organization’s online visibility.

The successful candidate will be a creative storyteller with a passion for photography, videography, graphic design, digital media, and youth development.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop engaging content for YAA’s social media platforms, website and other communication channels.
• Design innovative digital and print communication materials, including posters, brochures, infographics, banners, presentations, and campaign materials.
• Capture high-quality photographs and videos during meetings, trainings, community engagements, and public events.
• Edit photographs and produce engaging short-form and long-form videos for digital platforms.
• Support planning and implementation of digital campaigns to increase YAA’s visibility, engagement, and brand recognition.
• Manage and grow YAA’s social media platforms by creating content calendars, scheduling posts, engaging audiences, and monitoring performance.
• Develop compelling human-interest stories, success stories, testimonials, and programme highlights.
• Maintain an organized digital archive of photographs, videos, and communication assets.
• Ensure consistency in YAA’s visual identity and branding across all communication products.
• Support media engagement, live coverage of events, and communications during campaigns.
• Perform any other communications-related duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should possess:

• A Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Digital Media, Graphic Design, Film Production, Marketing, or a related field.
• At least one (1) year of relevant professional experience in communications, digital media, graphic design, content creation, or a related role.
• Demonstrated experience in graphic design, photography, videography, and photo/video editing.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Proven experience managing social media accounts and creating engaging digital content.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team.
• Willingness to travel occasionally within Kenya and provide communications support during weekend or evening events when required.

Added Advantage, We Are Looking For Someone Who Is, and What We Offer

• Experience using one or more of the following tools will be an added advantage: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro), Canva, Meta Business Suite, and other creative design, video editing, or digital marketing tools. We are looking for someone who is passionate about youth development and social impact, creative, innovative, and detail-oriented, passionate about digital storytelling and emerging social media trends, self-motivated, dependable, and eager to learn, and able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment. What we offer includes a competitive monthly stipend, hands-on experience working with one of Kenya’s leading youth organizations, opportunities to contribute to national programmes, advocacy campaigns, and high-profile events, professional mentorship and career development, and a collaborative and supportive working environment.