Deadline Extended: Graphic Designer and Video Editor – Internship

Deadline Extended Date: 18/July/2021

Position: Graphic Designer and Video Editor – Internship

Who we are?

Shirkadda Kirayso-(SK) is a Somali Rental Platform Champion in housing with expertise of real estate sectors across multiple regions in Somaliland. The company’s business model is unique in its ability to own, operate, and develop collegiate, multifamily, corporate, and senior housing across Somaliland. The vision of the company is to bring a globally interconnected professional rental housing platform that connects real estate owners and renters easily and with more tech-based approaches.

We are seeking a creative and organized professional to serve as Graphic Designer and Video Editor(“Designer/Editor”). The Designer/Editor will support the Institute’s communications team by creating materials that advance our communications efforts. As the communications team builds in-house capacity, we are seeking candidates who value collaboration, creative solutions, and teamwork.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design visual content for print and digital applications that is on-brand, reinforces our status and reputation, and is appropriate for our various audiences;
• Design and layout of materials for internal communications and engagement with our board of directors;
• Design and layout of essential business materials (e.g., business cards, presentations);
• Create infographics and presentation materials to simplify communication of complex concepts and data;
• Edit video clips for use on social media platforms;
• Create short videos to highlight, recap, and promote various endeavors and events;
• Work autonomously and develop high-quality concepts with minimal instruction;
• Manage timelines and prioritization of workload, and know when to ask for direction;
• Assist team in developing and executing communications plans;
• Provide technical support for design and video-related efforts;
• Optimize graphics and video content for social media platforms;
• Maintain organized content files, and help to organize and archive existing video and graphics files;
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Degree in communications, journalism, marketing, graphic design, or related field, or demonstrated success in relevant professional fields;
• Minimum 1 year related professional experience in a production environment;
• Strong visual communications skills, including the ability to communicate complex concepts and data through images;
• Solid verbal and written communication skills;
• Thorough knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (mainly InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere, and Photoshop), Microsoft Office, Dropbox, and G Suite; •Familiarity with best practices for graphics and video content on social media platforms (YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram);
• Technically proficient with the ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve;
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with colleagues;
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines;
• Flexibility in working with new issues, topics, and approaches. Preferred Qualifications:
• Interest in public policy and/or mental health, eagerness to learn;
• WordPress or similar CMS;
• Project management;
• Data visualization;
• Constant Contactor similar;
• HTML. Reports To: Communications and Multimedia Manager

To Apply:

Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit their resumes, cover letter Size to: HR@kirayso.net.

Please use “Designer/Editor” as the subject line for your email.

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