One Acre Fund Contract Videographer Jobs in Kenya

One Acre Fund Contract Videographer Jobs in Kenya

About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms vastly more productive.

We provide quality farm supplies on credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers’ homes, and agricultural trainings to improve harvests.

We measure our success by our ability to make farmers more prosperous: On average, farmers harvest 50 percent more food after working with One Acre Fund.

We are growing quickly. We currently serve more than 800,000 farm families in Eastern and Southern Africa, with more than 7,500 full-time staff, and we aim to serve 1 million farm families by 2020.

Job Description

We’re looking for a full-time videographer for a six-month contract to produce professional quality short videos for One Acre Fund trainings, marketing, fundraising, and brand.

We’re looking for someone with 3+ years of demonstrated professional video experience to help execute on numerous video projects over a 6-month window.

Over the six-month window, the videographer will be embed with our Communications team, working from our Nairobi office with travel to rural Kenya and around East Africa for shoots. The videos will often be short 2-3 minute pieces meant to share staff stories, teach staff skills trainings, and market our brand.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Drafting shot lists

Building storyboards

Shooting with DSLRs

Directing video shoots

Subtitling videos in 7 or more different languages

Recutting existing videos

Project management

Editing sequences in Adobe Premiere Pro.

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins

with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance.

We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

We are seeking an exceptional professional with 3+ year(s) of work experience and a demonstrated passion for our mission to embed into our Communications team in our Nairobi office. Candidates who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:

Proficient shooting video on Nikon DSLRs

Proficient at editing in Adobe Premiere Pro

Can work from creative briefs to develop engaging storyboards

Strong ability to make subjects feel comfortable on camera, working with translators as needed

Comfortable with regular travel and shooting in rural settings

Openness to feedback and enthusiasm for learning

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong project management and organization skills

Ability to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds

Language: English and Swahili required. Other languages common in East Africa is an added benefit

Preferred Start Date
As soon as possible

Job Location
Nairobi, Kenya

Compensation
Commensurate with experience

Duration
6-month contract

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