Video Content Producer

Ol Pejeta Conservancy is a leading wildlife conservancy dedicated to protecting endangered species, driving tourism, and implementing community development and fundraising programs.

The Video Content Producer will be a key member of the Communications and Marketing team, tasked with creating engaging video content to highlight Ol Pejeta's tourism offerings, conservation efforts for endangered species, fundraising campaigns, and community development projects. This position is crucial for boosting tourism bookings, increasing donations, and enhancing brand advocacy. The producer will be responsible for shooting, editing, and delivering content tailored for various audiences (local, international, and donors) and platforms, including email newsletters, websites, social media, donor presentations, and partner reports.

1. Conceptualize, plan, shoot, edit, and deliver diverse video content, including tourism promotions, veterinary interventions, fundraising campaigns, wildlife impact stories, donor films, community stories, event coverage, and short social videos.
2. Edit captured footage to a high standard, incorporating color grading, sound design, captions, and branded titles, optimizing files for various platforms like email, X, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, and the website. Create thumbnails, GIFs, and short teasers for email campaigns and social media.
3. Develop creative concepts, shot lists, and storyboards in collaboration with different internal teams (Tourism, Agribusiness, Community Development, Fundraising, Conservation Programs) for various campaigns.
4. Produce content in multiple formats and lengths (e.g., 30-second clips, 60-90 second promos, 3-5 minute impact films) and aspect ratios (vertical, square, widescreen).
5. Assist visiting film crews, documentary teams, and partners with filming coordination, facilitation, and adherence to guidelines at Ol Pejeta.
6. Collaborate closely with Ol Pejeta's veterinary unit, rangers, conservation, research, fundraising, tourism, livestock, and community development teams, adhering to all safety protocols for filming in a wildlife environment. Capture behind-the-scenes content to highlight conservation work, veterinary interventions, conservation experiences, and research activities.
7. Create authentic stories demonstrating how Ol Pejeta's tourism and conservation programs positively impact over 55,000 people in Laikipia County, showcasing community work, schoolchildren, and scholarship initiatives.
8. Perform any other duties assigned by the line manager.

1. Hold a Diploma or Bachelor's degree in film and television production, Media Studies, Communications, Journalism, or a related field, or possess equivalent professional experience.
2. Have 3 to 5 years of professional experience in video production, with a strong portfolio showcasing shooting, editing, and storytelling abilities.
3. Be proficient in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or Final Cut Pro, with basic skills in After Effects or similar for motion graphics.
4. Be proficient with professional cameras, lenses, gimbals, audio, and lighting equipment.
5. Possess strong storytelling capabilities, with experience producing documentary, human-interest, or promotional content.
6. Demonstrate the ability to work independently in remote field conditions, including early mornings, long days, and variable weather.
7. Hold a valid driving license.
8. Exhibit strong visual storytelling and a creative eye.
9. Show patience, awareness, and respect for wildlife and their habitats.
10. Have experience filming wildlife, or working in conservation, tourism, or non-profit communications.
11. Possess good organizational and personal management skills, with the ability to prioritize digital marketing deliverables, meet deadlines with minimal supervision, and maintain focus on delivery and follow-through.