Concern Worldwide Mobile Journalist Jobs in Kenya

Concern Worldwide Mobile Journalist Jobs in Kenya

Job Summary:

The Mobile Journalist will play a key role in helping to shoot, produce and edit video content, photographic and written content.

Creates content for multiple digital platforms, including web, mobile and social networks. Delivers compelling content using current production and web-delivery tools. Creates new content that enhances Concern Worldwide.

Main duties and responsibilities

The Mobile Journalist will support the Multimedia Team and the Communications Directorate to conceive, plan, shoot, direct and edit video pieces; select or set up camera shots and graphics

Operates audio, video, photographic and mobile equipment, video editing software and other production equipment

Be available to travel within Africa/overseas (and at short notice) to gather personal stories and case studies and reflect these in a variety of multimedia assets

Support the Communications Global Strategy by working with the Multimedia Team to conceive, write, film/photograph, edit content for Concern’s digital

Record and edit video and photography content as required from overseas operations

Writes complementary text pieces for content platforms

Proven ability to produce content for social media channels

Proven ability to conduct in-depth interviews

Provides a steady stream of video content ideas

Coordinates creative, technical and pre-and post-production activities to acquire quality video and audio content

Produce and plan content for donor visibility

Provides content development and user perspective by ensuring consistency throughout the site by ensuring that all content meets Concern’s digital editorial tone and style guide, visual guidelines and branding identity as specified by Concern guidelines

Liaise with Concern’s dedicated digital team, as necessary

Adapt information for dissemination through several channels, with particular focus on maximizing the level of media coverage and engagement

Support the Communications Directorate in planning of field trips

Provide training to field communication support staff on content gathering and/or managing local media

Others

Adhere to and promote the standards outlined in the Concern Code of Conduct and associated policies to their team, beneficiaries, and be committed to providing a safe working environment

Participating and

contributing towards Concern’s emergency response, as and when necessary

Take all possible measure to meet Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS)

Any other duties as assigned by the Line Manager

Person Specification

Minimum Education, Qualifications & Experience Required:

Degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism or English

5+ years proven experience creating and editing digital content

Experience of developing content using mobile phone technology

Expertise in operating consumer and prosumer production cameras (e.g., Canon 5D, 7D, T4i, Panasonic, Sony and iPhone)

Working knowledge of the production process for local content, including studio set-up, remote production, editing and post-production including Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Lightroom and Photoshop

Expertise and knowledge of filming, photography and interviewing

Experience of communications through social networking sites, with specific relevance to development campaigning and donor visibility

A track record of storytelling
Knowledge and experience of tagging and metadata

Knowledge and use of social networking media and the internet and an understanding of the role they play in conveying the aid and development work to different audiences

Ability to travel freely between countries

Skills

Excellent English both written and verbal skills to appeal to a broad range of audiences

Well-developed analytical skills and excellent research capabilities

Team player with excellent interpersonal, diplomatic and networking skills

Must be able to problem solve, negotiate

Desirable

Knowledge of Concern’s work and an understanding of the key humanitarian and development issues and the main target groups and audiences with whom Concern engages.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Concern Worldwide Mobile Journalist Jobs in Kenya

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