Communications Associate (Multimedia)

Strathmore University is an institution founded in 1961, located in Nairobi, Kenya, offering education and training.

This role involves supporting the creation and production of diverse multimedia content to boost Strathmore University Business School's brand presence and engagement. The associate will contribute to visual storytelling across various platforms, assisting with video and photo shoots for events, campaigns, and academic materials. Key activities include editing and processing video and audio to meet university standards, adding visual enhancements, and managing content archives. The position also entails platform management, uploading content to digital channels, and providing technical support for live streams and AV issues during production and events.

1. Assist in shooting and editing videos for events, promotional campaigns, academic content, and digital platforms.
2. Capture professional photographs of university functions, student life, and campus facilities.
3. Support the development of visual storytelling materials such as infographics, animations, and short documentaries.
4. Edit and process video and audio footage, ensuring alignment with university branding and quality standards.
5. Add graphics, subtitles, music, and transitions to enhance the final production value.
6. Organize and archive raw footage and final outputs for easy access and future use.
7. Assist in uploading, publishing, and monitoring multimedia content across platforms (e.g., YouTube, website, social media).
8. Provide technical support during live streams or hybrid events (camera set up, sound, visuals).
9. Troubleshoot common AV or software issues during content production or events.

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Multimedia Production, or a related field.
2. Relevant training or certification in video editing, photography, graphic design, or multimedia production is an added advantage.
3. Proficiency in multimedia production and editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, Canva, CapCut, or equivalent tools.
4. Understanding of photography, videography, lighting, sound recording, and digital content production.
5. Familiarity with social media platforms and digital content publishing.
6. Ability to develop engaging visual content and communicate ideas creatively through multimedia.
7. Skills in photography, videography, video editing, audio processing, and graphic design.
8. Ability to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality in multimedia outputs.
9. Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with different teams and stakeholders.
10. Ability to work effectively with colleagues and support content production activities.
11. Ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and maintain organized digital content files.
12. Openness to learning new technologies, tools, and multimedia production techniques.
13. Ability to identify and resolve basic technical challenges during content production and live events.
14. Ability to take initiative, demonstrate resourcefulness, and maintain high standards in assigned tasks.
15. At least two (2) years of relevant experience in multimedia production, videography, photography, video editing, graphic design, or digital content creation.
16. Experience gained through internships, attachments, academic projects, freelance assignments, or personal content creation will be considered.
17. Demonstrable experience in shooting, editing, and producing videos or photographic content.
18. Exposure to event coverage, live streaming, or audiovisual support is an added advantage.