Content Production Officer at United States International University - USIU Africa

Job summary:

Reporting to the Principal Communications Officer, the Content Production Officer is responsible for the development of engaging and informative content that aligns with the university’s goals and objectives. The Content Production Officer will work closely with the Strategic Marketing and Communications Division team members and other university entities.

Key Responsibilities/Tasks/Duties:

• Provide photography and videography coverage for events and activities in and outside campus.
• Develop and execute an annual content strategy.
• Coordinate videography and photography projects with external vendors.
• Responsible for script development, filming, editing, creative production and distribution of material.
• Generate and edit high-quality videos and photos for the website, social media platforms, newsletters and other communication channels.
• Manage the content database, ensure that photos and videos are properly tagged, categorized and archived for easy retrieval.
• Manage the storage and usage of camera equipment, including maintenance and repair.
• Develop and write news stories for social media, Campus This Week and the website.
• Provide editorial support for publications to ensure all content meets quality standards, including accuracy, relevance, and adherence to brand guidelines.
• Manage the printing, distribution and storage of photo/video releases for all production projects.
• Assist in planning and managing internal and external events.
• Assist in branding internal and external events/activities.
• Assist in responding to enquiries through info@usiu.ac.ke
• Collaborate with design, web, digital and editorial officers to ensure the brand is represented consistently across all communication channels.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in content creation and distribution.
• Any other related duties assigned.

Qualifications /Educational/Professional/experience)

• Bachelor of Arts in Journalism or related field.
• 2-3 years’ work experience in a similar role.
• Adept with the Adobe Creative Cloud software.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Good writing and editorial skills.
• Experience of creating visual collateral and /or audio outputs for web, digital advertising, social media, print, events.
• Extensive knowledge of video & photo production, process, including lighting and camera techniques.

Personal Attributes, Skills & Competencies

• Ability to deliver superior quality in fast-paced environment.
• Considerable experience in planning, researching, scripting, blocking, organizing, storyboarding, editing, lighting and staging video productions.
• Proven communication and relationship-building skills.
• Familiarity with modern and best-practice approaches to content production.
• Be a self-starter, reliable, can prioritise tasks, and shows initiative at work.
• Have high integrity, accountability, and punctuality.