Digital Media Internships in Kenya with FilmAid International

FilmAid has used the unique power of film to reach large numbers of people with critical information in a compelling visual format, overcoming language and literacy barriers. 

FilmAid uses films that are both educational and entertaining to draw audiences’ attention to subjects of vital concern to their health and well-being. 

Working with other relief agencies and community leaders, FilmAid identifies emerging critical issues and develops appropriate film messages to help educate and inform. 

People of concern participate actively in the creation of these films, and the resulting pieces are widely distributed and screened throughout beneficiary communities. 

In this way, FilmAid is able to respond to an immediate, unmet need for locally relevant messaging. 

Through real collaboration, FilmAid’s community-based films support the work of other aid agencies and effectively address the issues and concerns of beneficiary communities. 

FilmAid also seeks to experiment with other media that can be used to achieve its stated goals Through real collaboration, FilmAid’s community-based information dissemination supports the work of other aid agencies and effectively addresses the issues and concerns of beneficiary communities. 

FilmAid also engage in community capacity strengthening activities through one off and paced workshops and trainings on governance, leadership, Journalism, Social media use theater messaging and use of SMS. 

Specific tasks for the intern: 

• The intern will be required to perform the following tasks; 
• Strengthen and streamline youth structures to support the Refugee Newspaper production. 
• Collecting, editing and re-writing stories from educational pieces, fiction, features and other themes. 
• Using developed criteria, coordinate selection and provide basic training to 30 youth for the Refugee Newsletter on basic print production techniques and journalism. 
• Provide training to staff and refugee youth on social media. 
• Work with relevant staff to determine a theme for 1 (one) issue and coordinate the production flow with designers and printers. 
• In close consultation with the production team edit, design and produce content in digital multi-media formats for the program. 
• Revise articles or manuscripts for overall content and direction. Ensure grammar and styles are addressed as per the storyline. 
• In consultation, determine print production needs and ensures the right tools and services are available working closely with the FTP team and the community based Groups. 
• Develop protocols for print production in close consultation with other programs. 
• Support record keeping and documentation of all produced print and digital productions.

Requirements: 

• Must be of Kenyan nationality OR Must be eligible to work in Kenya 
• Currently pursuing a degree/diploma in communication in a recognized institution. 
• At least basic working/internship experience in a Digital Media department
• Ready to work with minimal supervision with ability to work both independently and as part of a team. 
• Team player, excellent interpersonal, organizational, multitasking and communication skills. 
• Commitment to humanitarian principles and action

Digital Media Internships in Kenya - How to apply

Please email applications with only cover letter, CV, Internship request letter from the institution and 3 references by 1st Dec 2013 to: jobskenya [at] filmaid.org.

Note that applicants who send letters of references, testimonials or any other documents apart from those requested will be automatically disqualified.

Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

For more information application contacts see: Digital Media Internships in Kenya with FilmAid International