Content Production Associate

Our mission is to provide youths, in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and beyond, with evidence-based tools to improve their life outcomes. We believe in a world where youth, anywhere, can actualize their life outcomes. Founded at Harvard and launched in Kenya in 2018, we combine rigorous social science research with deep contextual knowledge of the education and mental healthcare space in SSA and beyond.

Content Production Associate

About the Role

• The Content Production Associate creates the video and visual content that carries Shamiri’s work across our social and digital platforms. The role owns daily production, from capturing footage to delivering publish-ready assets that keep Shamiri’s presence consistent and on-brand.

• This role gives Shamiri in-house capacity to produce engaging content quickly and to a high standard. That steady presence earns the visibility, trust, and engagement Shamiri needs to grow its reach.

Roles and responsibilities

Video Content Production

• Own day-to-day production of short-form video for Shamiri’s social and digital platforms

• Shoot and capture original footage on location and at Shamiri events, including the Summit, The Gathering, and community events

• Operate cameras, mobile devices, and basic recording equipment

• Edit and assemble footage into finished, platform-ready video

• Re-cut and repurpose existing footage into new outputs

• Add captions, simple motion graphics, and sound

• Adapt and resize video across platforms and formats

Graphic Content Production

• Produce graphics and carousels for social media, presentations, and reports

• Apply Shamiri’s brand identity and templates consistently

• Build and adapt visual assets across platforms and formats

• Support the design of slide decks and visual materials

Brand and Quality

• Ensure all outputs are accurate, on-brand, and aligned with Shamiri’s visual identity

• Maintain a consistent look and feel across platforms

• Bring a strong visual eye to everyday content, not just templated work

Asset Management and Workflow

• Maintain organized libraries of video and graphic assets

• Track and file produced content for reuse

• Manage production schedules to keep content flowing reliably

• Keep clear records of produced work