Kenya Red Cross is one of the many International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement societies around the world. The Kenya organisation was established in 1965, The Kenya Red Cross supports and runs a number of projects whilst raising awareness to the Kenyan public about the current issues or problems which may affect them.
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Multimedia News Editor
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience5 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldMedia / Advertising / Branding 
- The Multimedia News Editor is responsible for leading the production and publication of high-quality multimedia content including text stories, videos, info graphics, and emerging digital formats for Switch Media’s website and its clients. This role involves supervising a team of multimedia reporters, assigning content, ensuring editorial quality, and aligning all output with Switch Media’s standards for audience engagement, storytelling innovation, and commercial value.
Editorial Leadership
- Plan, assign, and supervise daily multimedia news production across formats (text, video, data visuals, explainers).
- Oversee the editorial workflow from pitch to publishing, ensuring accuracy, relevance, timeliness, and audience appeal.
- Maintain an editorial calendar aligned with audience interests, platform trends, and client needs.
Multimedia Content Production
- Edit and publish news and feature stories, videos, and infographics for Switch Media’s digital platforms.
- Collaborate with videographers, graphic designers, and reporters to package stories across formats.
- Ensure all content meets SEO best practices, mobile optimization, and platform-specific requirements.
Team Supervision & Capacity Building
- Manage and mentor a team of multimedia reporters and content producers.
- Provide editorial feedback, review scripts and story drafts, and oversee quality control.
- Lead newsroom training sessions on multimedia storytelling, digital tools, and emerging trends.
Client Content Delivery
- Work with the commercial and branded content teams to produce and edit multimedia content for clients.
- Ensure client deliverables meet both editorial standards and commercial objectives.
- Participate in client briefings and content planning sessions.
Innovation & Platform Development
- Monitor digital storytelling trends and experiment with new formats such as interactive content, explainers, short vertical videos, and AI-assisted tools.
- Suggest and implement strategies to increase engagement, retention, and time-on-site.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Digital Media, Communications, or related field.
- At least 5 years of newsroom experience, with 2+ years in a supervisory editorial role.
- Proven ability to produce and edit stories across multimedia formats (text, video, graphic, interactive)
Method of Application Interested and qualified? Go to Kenya Red Cross Society on redcross.applytojob.com to apply
