Multimedia Officer at Centre for Communication and Social Impact

• The Multimedia Officer plays a critical role in visually capturing and conveying impactful stories through high-quality video content for the organization. This position involves conceptualizing and producing engaging documentaries, video documentation of events, and compelling content that aligns with the organization’s mission. The Multimedia Officer will use their technical expertise to develop innovative, media-rich products that elevate communication efforts and enhance the overall impact of the organization’s campaigns.

Responsibilities

Video Content Creation:

• Develop a synopsis and production schedule for sign off by respective technical lead or other assigned designate
• Lead the planning, shooting, editing, and production of high-quality video content that supports the organization’s projects and campaigns.
• Develop creative concepts, scripts and storyboards for videos that effectively convey key messages and project objectives to various audiences.
• Produce dynamic video content for social media, websites, and other digital platforms, ensuring all content is optimized for the relevant platform.

Documentary Production:

• Direct and lead the production of short and long-form documentaries that strategically amplify the organization’s work, showcasing success stories, field activities, and measurable impact.
• Drive collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders to conceptualize, research, plan, and execute documentary productions, from pre-production to post-production stages.
• Ensure documentary content is of broadcast quality, engaging, and effectively tells the story of the people and projects being featured.

Video Documentation:

• Provide video coverage for organizational events, field activities, and project implementations.
• Capture high-impact footage that documents significant moments, milestones, and conduct interviews with key stakeholders, beneficiaries, and partners.
• Manage and curate a well-organized digital archive of video footage, ensuring easy retrieval and repurposing for future projects.

Technical Expertise:

• Utilize advanced skills in the Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects and Photoshop) to create, edit, enhance, and deliver polished video content.
• Uphold professional production quality standards for all video content, including sound, lighting, and overall visual aesthetics.
• Proactively research and implement new tools, techniques, and trends in multimedia production to keep the organization’s content innovative and engaging.

Collaboration:

• Develop a quarterly workplan or calendar that includes all productions in view by CCSI including all productions that may be outsourced.
• Develop, supervise and monitor the utilization of a dissemination plan. Make recommendations for adjustments where necessary.
• Collaborate strategically with the Creative team, Media team, Program teams, Executive office and other departments to ensure multimedia content seamlessly integrates with project goals and organizational messaging.
• Contribute to brainstorming sessions and co-develop creative content that maximizes business development opportunities and campaign outcomes.

Equipment Management:

• Manage the setup, maintenance, and operation of video production equipment, including cameras, lighting, microphones, and editing software.
• Maintain an asset inventory and ensure all multimedia equipment is well-maintained on a quarterly and reported cadence and ensure the equipment inventory is up-to-date at all times.
• Evaluate equipment needs and make recommendations for purchases or upgrades as required.

Qualification

Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Multimedia, Communications, Film Production, or related fields.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive professional experience in video production, documentary filmmaking, or multimedia content creation.
• Previous work experience in the development sector is an added advantage
• Demonstrated expertise in conceptualizing and delivering high-quality video content for social media, websites, and large-scale campaigns.
• A comprehensive professional portfolio showcasing previous video projects, including documentaries, interviews, and event coverage
• Must be a team player, and able to work in multicultural and diverse environment.