Video Editor / Communication Officer (Trainee Program) at Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE)

Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE) is a legally registered incorporated Trustees, a local not-for-profit, faith-based Non-Governmental Organization (NGO).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Video Editor / Communication Officer (Trainee Program)

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Other General Duties and Responsibilities

• S/he will assist to update and maintain WEWE’s website, social media platforms, and blogs.
• S/he will assist in engaging with mainstream media (Electronic and Print) to increase WEWE’s visibility and promote project impact.
• S/he will assist in editing technical and scientific documents and articles (proofreading, copying, designing, line editing, and substantive editing).
• S/he will assist in the desktop design and layout of technical documents in compliance with donor branding and marking requirements.
• S/he will assist in coordinating outreaches and events with experience in developing press releases, media coverage, press fact sheets, developing scene setters, liaising with US Embassy public affairs units, and managing print, radio, and TV media relation journalists and website information management.
• S/he will assist in coordinating staff meetings, prepare agendas, and take minutes of meetings as required.

Required Experience

• Candidates should possess an HND / BSc qualification
• Must have a minimum of 1 to 2 years post-NYSC experience in a reputable Organization in a similar role.
• S/he must have experience in video and editing, developing short videos which can be posted on social media.
• S/he must have experience in Live Streaming Video and Audio in real-time.
• S/he must have previous experience in taking video shoots with a phone or camera and developing those videos into stories that can be posted on social media handles.
• Extremely strong computer skills, with knowledge of relevant publishing software such as but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite (Ms. Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), Desktop Publishing (Adobe Creative Suite – Photoshop, PDF, Illustrator, InDesign – CorelDraw).
• Experience in Media Production, Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, Whatsapp, Mail chimp, Google Forms, and Instagram).
• Extremely strong in written and oral English language with research writing skills.
• Superior oral and written communication skills with an emphasis on creative approaches, attention to detail, and efficient delivery methods.

Application Closing Date
20th October, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their comprehensive CV and Cover Letter in ONLY one attachment (MS Word document) explaining their suitability for the job to: veditcommunication2023@weweng.org on using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Applicants are advised to provide their functional emails/mobile phone numbers on the application letter as well as three professional references.
• Applications will be reviewed in batches on a first-come first-served basis. WEWE reserves the right to conclude this recruitment process when a suitable candidate is selected.