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Editor (EU Covid Stories of Hope), Graduate School of Media and Communications

Entity

Graduate School of Media & Communications

Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Introduction

The Aga Khan University is a pioneering institution of higher education whose mission is to improve the quality of life in the developing world and beyond, through world-class teaching, research and healthcare delivery. AKU educates students for local and global leadership from campuses and teaching hospitals in six countries, primarily in Asia and Africa. It generates new knowledge to solve problems that affect millions of people, especially the most vulnerable. The University is a private, not-for-profit institution and part of the Aga Khan Development Network (www.aku.edu)

Job Summary

The main purpose of this role is to support the editorial process for the publication of the stories from field journalists on the EU grant. 

Responsibilities

  • Edit EU Stories of hope story-content (positive/solutions oriented for target audience, i.e. print multimedia stories or audio for local, community or international media house as per their prescribed style guide
  • Be responsible for fact checking, ethics and moral optics and ensure stories, of all formats are ready for publication
  • Understand carious media house content guideline and requirements 
  • Have a journalism/ media background to ensure that journalism ethics and morals are adhered to 
  • Stories submitted for review will be returned once edited within 48 hours of receipt
  • All stories being edited must keep the project coordinator in copy all levels of editing and collaboration

Requirements

  • Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Film/Video sound production from an accredited institution
  • Familiarity with video and sound recording equipment (camera’s, microphones, lighting, etc.)
  • More than 2 years proven work in Videography, Editing and sound design
  • Proficiency with video editing software (Premier, Final Cut, Davinci, iMovie, etc.)
  • Advanced understanding of sound engineering (Audition, Audacity, Reaper, or others)
  • Demonstratable production ability through shared portfolio
  • Creativity and passion
  • Storytelling skills essential
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
  • Demonstratable production work an asset

To Apply

​Application letter together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, names of three referees, should be sent to the Manager, Talent Acquisition, Aga Khan University, via the email: hr.universityke@aku.edu 

Please quote the position title on the email subject.  Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Applications should be submitted latest by September 6, 2022