Media & Entertainment

Content Production Associate

Shamiri Institute·Nairobi, kenya·Full Time·Contract
Media & EntertainmentFull TimeContract
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About the Role

  • The Content Production Associate produces the video and graphic content that brings Shamiri's work to life across its social and digital platforms. The role owns day-to-day content production, from capturing original footage to delivering finished, publish-ready video and visual assets, keeping Shamiri's presence consistent, high-quality, and on-brand.
  • Shamiri's audiences increasingly meet the organization through video and visual content. A strong and consistent presence across platforms depends on steady production of high-quality, social-first content, from short-form video to graphics. This role builds in-house capacity to produce quickly and at a high standard, so that Shamiri's story is told visually, accurately, and on-brand across every channel.
  • By translating Shamiri's work into accessible and engaging video and visual content, this role shapes how audiences understand and connect with the organization. A reliable, high-quality content presence builds the visibility, trust, and engagement that enable Shamiri to grow its influence and reach.

Roles and responsibilities

Video Content Production

  • Own day-to-day production of short-form video for Shamiri's social and digital platforms
  • Shoot and capture original footage on location and at Shamiri events, including the Summit, The Gathering, and community events
  • Operate cameras, mobile devices, and basic recording equipment
  • Edit and assemble footage into finished, platform-ready video
  • Re-cut and repurpose existing footage into new outputs
  • Add captions, simple motion graphics, and sound
  • Adapt and resize video across platforms and formats

Graphic Content Production

  • Produce graphics and carousels for social media, presentations, and reports
  • Apply Shamiri's brand identity and templates consistently
  • Build and adapt visual assets across platforms and formats
  • Support the design of slide decks and visual materials

Brand and Quality

  • Ensure all outputs are accurate, on-brand, and aligned with Shamiri's visual identity
  • Maintain a consistent look and feel across platforms
  • Bring a strong visual eye to everyday content, not just templated work

Asset Management and Workflow

  • Maintain organized libraries of video and graphic assets
  • Track and file produced content for reuse
  • Manage production schedules to keep content flowing reliably
  • Keep clear records of produced work

Collaboration and Coordination

  • Conduct Work with the Multimedia & Content Production Lead on larger and more complex productions
  • Coordinate with the Brand and Social Media Manager to align content with platform priorities
  • Partner with teams across Shamiri to source stories, footage, and information

Ownership of Outputs & Accountability

The Content Production Associate owns:

  • Day-to-day short-form video production
  • Original footage captured from Shamiri's work and events
  • Graphics, carousels, and template-based visual assets
  • Platform-specific adaptations of content
  • Organized asset libraries and production records

Requirements

Key competencies

  • Strong video editing and graphic production skills
  • Camera and mobile shooting skills, including framing, lighting, and sound
  • Familiarity with short-form video across major social platforms
  • Ability to apply a brand identity and visual system consistently
  • Strong visual storytelling instinct
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong organization and time management
  • Ability to manage several outputs at once and deliver on schedule
  • Collaborative and self-directed

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in design, multimedia, communications, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 2 to 3 years of experience in content production, video editing, or graphic design
  • Portfolio demonstrating original video capture, editing, and graphic production
  • Proficiency in Figma, Canva and CapCut required
  • Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and Illustrator, is a plus
  • Experience producing content for social platforms
  • Experience in social impact, research, or mission-driven environments preferred

Success Metrics

  • Consistent, high-quality content delivered across platforms
  • A strong, on-brand visual presence maintained over time
  • Reliable production volume that keeps platforms active
  • Well-organized and accessible asset libraries
  • Original footage and stories captured from Shamiri's work and events

Key skills

BA/BSc/HND

At a glance

Company

Shamiri Institute

Location

Nairobi, kenya

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

June 22, 2026