Creative Video Creator

ABOUT APVA 

The Association of African Podcasters and Voice Artists [APVA] is a community-driven organization that seeks to discover, amplify, and celebrate African voice/audio creatives, that is podcasters, voice artists, and spoken word artists. We are dedicated to fostering the growth and development of the audio-creative industry in Africa.

APVA aspires to elevate African voices, highlight the admirable inventive efforts of its youth, and motivate us to own and be united in our own accomplishments and challenges through the most exciting, educational, and engaging dialogues about Africa.

OUR OBJECTIVES

• Discover Africa’s Unique voices that are telling and retelling the African narrative.
• Amplify the excellent works of African audio creatives via the African Podcast and Voice Awards, Utukufu; The annual commemoration of Africa Day and other industry-specific events.
• Strengthen the African audio industry by providing home-grown resources that cater to the needs of audio creatives.
• Transform audio skills into viable businesses via the APVA Academy.
• Foster dialogue with international organizations (prospect partners) and explore opportunities to provide tools and resources easily accessed by African audio creatives.
• Partner with and support communities and organizations looking to support the African audio industry.

Job Description

If you are a creative individual with a passion for video production and storytelling, we invite you to join our team and contribute to the creation of the most interesting, informative, and engaging video content that captivates our audience. The ideal candidate will be passionate about visual storytelling, possess a keen eye for detail, and have a deep understanding of video production techniques. As a Creative Video Creator, you will be responsible for conceptualizing, scripting, shooting, and editing engaging video content that aligns with our brand and resonates with our target audience.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conceptualize, script, film, and edit engaging and impactful videos that align with the organization's mission.
• Ensure consistency in design elements that align with our brand guidelines.
• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and meeting project deadlines.
• Collaborate with the team to create video content for website, social media, and promotional materials.
• Stay updated on video production trends, techniques, and tools.
• Ensure visual and narrative consistency with the organization's brand guidelines.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and creative discussions with the team.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Proficiency in video editing software (e.g. Adobe Premiere & Final Cut Pro).
• Proficiency in graphic design software such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign) and other relevant tools.
• Creative storytelling and visual communication skills.
• Experience with filming and using video equipment.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work in a collaborative environment.
• Passion for the organization's mission and values.
• Strong attention to detail.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• 1 to 2 years experience in video production or content creation.
• Familiarity with motion graphics and animation.
• Knowledge of best practices for video optimization on different platforms.
• Graphic design skills for creating thumbnails and promotional materials.

Time Commitment:

Time dedication is a minimum of five hours per week.