Switch Media Limited (fully owned by the Kenya Red Cross Society), is an innovative institution committed to nurturing media excellence as well as inspiring and educating youths in Africa.
We are currently seeking qualified individuals for the position of a Assistant Commercial Producer.
Purpose of the position:
Reporting to the Commercial Producer, the Assistant Commercial Producer will be responsible for managing and executing commercial productions, ensuring smooth workflows, resource coordination, and high-quality deliverables. The Assistant Commercial Producer contributes to client engagement, production planning, and post-production oversight to maintain standards and meet client expectations.
Responsibilities:
- Client Engagement Support
- Assist in preparing proposals and pitches for prospective clients.
- Collaborate with the Commercial Producer to understand client briefs and requirements.
- Maintain effective communication with clients to provide updates and gather feedback during production.
- Production Planning and Coordination
- Help in organizing production schedules, ensuring proper allocation of resources and equipment.
- Coordinate with internal teams (e.g., production, post-production) to ensure timely execution of tasks.
- Assist in managing logistics for studio and field productions, including crew assignments and equipment setups.
- Creative Support
- Assist in brainstorming and developing creative concepts and scripts for commercial projects.
- Ensure concepts align with client objectives and platform-specific requirements.
- Budget and Resource Monitoring
- Support the Commercial Producer in creating and monitoring production budgets.
- Track resource utilization during production to ensure cost-effective operations.
- Production Oversight
- Assist in supervising studio and field production activities, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Provide on-set support to ensure smooth operations during filming.
- Post-Production Assistance
- Coordinate with editors and post-production teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality content.
- Review and provide feedback on audio-visual packages to ensure client satisfaction.
- Training, Mentorship, and Skill Development
- Conduct structured training sessions and hands-on workshops to enhance audiovisual skills and industry readiness.
- Provide mentorship and coaching to students, junior team members, and entrepreneurs in audiovisual production.
- Support entrepreneurial empowerment by aligning training initiatives with industry trends and business growth opportunities.
- Administrative and Reporting Duties
- Maintain organized records of production activities, schedules, and budgets.
- Log daily tasks and provide regular updates to the Commercial Producer on project progress.
Qualifications:
- University Degree or Diploma in TV Production, Communication, Media Studies, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a media production environment, preferably in commercial content.
- Familiarity with camera operations, production workflows, and editing software.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Creative mindset with the ability to contribute to concept development.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office and other relevant tools.
- Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as necessary.
HOW YOU CAN JOIN US:
Apply strictly through https://www.switchmedia.ke/Careers so as to reach us not later than Monday, 28th February 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job disclaimer and notification: Switch Media Ltd is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge / accept any amount or security deposit from job seekers during the selection process or while inviting candidates for an interview.
