County Creative Arts Residence & Empowerment Mentors (Consultancy Basis) at United States International University - USIU Africa

Background
The County Creative Arts Residence & Empowerment (CO-CARE) program is a partnership between the United States International University-Africa (USIU-Africa), the Challenge Fund for Youth Employment (CFYE), and the Churchill brand that will combine the technical and entrepreneurship concepts to empower you to build a career in the creative sector.

Roles and Responsibilities
The Mentor’s role is to guide and support individuals in producing high-quality and market-ready content. Your responsibilities include:

• Provide expert advice and direction on content creation, helping creators refine their ideas and concepts for maximum impact.
• Share knowledge on content production techniques, equipment usage, editing skills, and other technical aspects to enhance video quality.
• Assist in crafting compelling narratives, ensuring that scripts are engaging, coherent, and effectively convey the intended message.
• Help creators in planning shoots, including location selection, scheduling, and coordination of resources.
• Offer insights into effective video editing, including pacing, transitions, color correction, and other post-production techniques.
• Provide constructive feedback on drafts and revisions, guiding creators through the iterative process of video production.
• Evaluate the final videos to ensure they meet market standards in terms of content quality, production value, and viewer engagement.
• Provide recommendations on platforms for video distribution and strategies for maximizing audience reach and engagement.
• Educate creators on copyright issues, licensing, and other legal considerations relevant to video production and distribution.

The Position
To be an effective Mentor for Content Creators, you should possess the following qualifications and attributes:

• A diploma or bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts, Film Studies or a related degree.
• Effective verbal and written communication abilities, essential for providing clear guidance and feedback.
• A creative mindset to inspire unique and engaging content, coupled with an innovative approach to problem-solving.
• Applicants should be between 18 and 35 years old. This dynamic age group brings a fresh perspective and relatability, enabling effective engagement with fellow young content creators.
• A minimum of 5 years hands-on experience in mentoring content creators.
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency in video production, including shooting, editing, and post-production.

Interested applicants should demonstrate the ability to work independently, be very proactive and resourceful, and should be available for a 5-day Training of Mentors on November 20-24, 2023, and thereafter conduct training in the respective counties and able to access our training hubs in Kisumu YMCA (Kisumu), Kenya Coast National Polytechnic (Mombasa), United States International University – Africa (Nairobi) and Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology (Kiambu).

If you meet the above requirements and you feel like you are up for this challenge, please send your CV and Cover letter through this link: https://ee-eu.kobotoolbox.org/x/TAtUDqlT on or before November 13, 2023, 5:00 pm.