Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, February 14, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Multimedia and Communications Assistant
ID:
AAS/MMC/23/01

Role overview
AAS seeks a Multimedia and Communications Assistant to join the Communications and PR department, the team responsible for corporate communications at the AAS. The successful candidate will support the enhancement of the organisation’s visual identity through the development of innovative multimedia assets for our website, social media platforms and print products.

Duties and responsibilities
• Support production of video content for the AAS website and social media platforms (pre-production, recording, and editing).
• Capture and edit visual content: produce high-quality photographic images.
• Design posters, flyers, social media graphics and infographics.
• Develop social media content and update social media channels.
• Updating content on the AAS’s website.
• Manage digital archive and maintain an organized file-management system of images and video clips.
• Assist with the production of the annual report.
• Research and analyse information for various communication collateral.
• Assist in coordinating events: for both physical and online events.
• Assist in content development for multiple digital platforms. This includes, but is not limited to website articles, blogs, case studies, success/impact stories etc.
• Any other assigned duties.

Qualifications and competencies
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Film Production, Public Relations or any other related field. Must have recently graduated within the last two years.
• Strong proficiency in the Adobe Suite (particularly Premiere Pro, InDesign and illustrator) or an equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in graphic design, video production and photography. Applicants should share samples of their work.
• Demonstrated writing experience.
• Ability to work on and prioritise multiple ongoing projects, as well as adhere to tight deadlines while maintaining strict quality standards.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal and collaboration skills.
• Creative, resourceful, and eager to learn.

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Job application procedure
This is a fixed term engagement. The successful candidate will be engaged full time (40 hours/ week) for a period of 1 year working at the AAS office in Nairobi, Kenya.
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their application and include: one-page cover letter, curriculum vitae/ resume and 10 samples of projects worked on specifically: 3 graphic design samples, 2 video production samples and 5 photography samples (indoor & outdoor photos).
Applications should be sent to recruitment@aasciences.africa  with the subject Multimedia and Communications Assistant by 28 February 2023 17:00HRS EAT. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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