Video Content Producer

Role Summary

The video content producer will be an integral part of the Communications and Marketing department responsible for producing high-quality, and compelling video content that showcases Ol Pejeta’s tourism portfolio, conservation impact/work protecting endangered species, fundraising campaigns and community development programs. This role directly supports three priority goals for Ol Pejeta Conservancy: driving tourism bookings, growing donations to our programs and building brand advocacy. The video content producer will shoot, edit and deliver content tailored to different audiences (Kenyans/residents, international audiences and fundraising audiences) and to different platforms, including email newsletters, website, social media, donor presentations for fundraising trips, and partner reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Brief development and execution for Ol Pejeta programs: Conceptualise, plan, shoot, edit and deliver a range of emotive engagement-focused video content: tourism promos, veterinary interventions, periodic fundraising campaigns, wildlife/conservation impact stories, donor and impact films, community and human-interest stories, event coverage, and short-form social videos.

Edit captured footage, including colour grading, sound design, captions/subtitles, and branded titles, to a consistently high standard. Deliver files optimised for each platform (email, X, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, website) across Ol Pejeta brand accounts. Create thumbnails, GIFs and short teasers for use in email campaigns and social media platforms.

Ideate and develop creative concepts, shot lists and storyboards in collaboration with Tourism, Agribusiness, Community Development, Fundraising and Conservation Programs teams for various campaigns across the organisation.

Produce content in multiple formats and lengths (e.g. 30-second social media clips, 60-90 second promos, 3–5-minute impact films for our various programs) and aspect ratios (vertical, square, and widescreen).

Assist visiting film crews, documentary teams and partners on Ol Pejeta with filming coordination, facilitation, and guidelines where required.

Work closely with Ol Pejeta veterinary unit, rangers, conservation and research teams, fundraising, tourism, livestock, community development teams and follow all safety protocols for filming in a wildlife environment. Capture behind-the-scenes content to elevate our conservation work; from veterinary interventions, conservation experiences (a tourism product), Research and ecological monitoring unit and any other internal department.

Tell authentic stories to showcase how Ol Pejeta’s tourism and conservation programs are actively transforming the livelihoods of over 55,000 people in Laikipia County. Demonstrate our impact working with communities, schoolchildren and partners depicting how scholarships are bringing hope to rural communities.

Any other duty that may as assigned from time to time by the line manager.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

Qualification

∙ Diploma or bachelor’s degree in film and television production, Media Studies, Communications, Journalism or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).

Experience

3 to 5 years of professional experience in video production, with a strong portfolio demonstrating shooting, editing and storytelling skills.

Proficiency in video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve or Final Cut Pro) and basic skills in After Effects or similar for motion graphics.

∙ Proficiency with professional cameras, lenses, gimbals, audio and lighting equipment.

Strong storytelling ability, with experience producing documentary, human-interest or promotional content.

Ability to work independently in remote field conditions, including early mornings, long days and variable weather.

A valid driving license.ng

Key Skills and Qualities

Strong visual storytelling and creative eye

Patience, awareness and respect for wildlife and their habitats.

Experience filming wildlife, or in conservation, tourism or non-profit communications. ∙ Good organizational and personal management skills are required for this role, with ability to prioritize digital marketing deliverables to meet deadlines with minimal supervision while maintaining focus on delivery and follow-through.

Minimum qualifications

BA/BSc/HND , Diploma

How to apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Ol Pejeta Conservancy (OPC) on www.olpejetaconservancy.org to apply

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