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Digital Content and Communications Assistant at Mpala
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Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted 1 day ago (28 Oct 2026) Deadline: 10 Nov 2026 Updated about 4 hours ago
Job Description
The Digital Content and Communications Assistant will create and edit digital material that showcases Mpala’s research, wildlife, conservation and community initiatives. Working closely with the Live Programme Lead and communications team, the assistant will interview staff, draft website articles, newsletters and social media posts, and capture photographs and video. The role offers an early‑career opportunity to develop storytelling and multimedia production skills in a conservation setting.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Bachelor’s degree, BSc or HND, or diploma in communications, journalism, media or a related field
- • 0–2 years of relevant experience in digital content creation
- • Strong writing, editing and storytelling abilities
- • Interest in science, wildlife and conservation
- • Proficiency with digital media tools and social platforms
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Identify and develop story ideas around research, wildlife, conservation, education and community activities
- • Interview researchers, students and staff to gather information for articles and profiles
- • Draft website articles, newsletter contributions and social media captions
- • Capture photographs and video footage of field activities
- • Support social media planning and content scheduling