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Kidy Foundation Video Editor and Social Media Content Producer Vacancy 2026

Kidy Foundation
1 hour ago
Full-time
On-site
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Media and Journalism Jobs in Ethiopia, NGO Jobs in Ethiopia

Kidy Foundation is hiring 12 Video Editors and Social Media Content Producers for its office in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The position is a contract, mid-level role requiring professional experience in video editing, post-production, multimedia content creation, and social media content production.

Kidy Foundation is a nonprofit organization working to improve road safety, prevent vehicle collisions, support survivors, and empower communities through education and advocacy.

The successful candidates will produce multimedia content for programs, campaigns, events, and digital platforms, including podcast editing, short-form social media videos, event recaps, documentary content, photography, and social media graphics.

Job Summary

  • Job Title: Video Editor and Social Media Content Producer
  • Organization: Kidy Foundation
  • Job Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • Location Type: Office / On-site
  • Number of Positions: 12
  • Career Level: Mid Level
  • Experience: 3–5 years
  • Employment Type: Contract
  • Application Deadline: October 13, 2026

Key Responsibilities

The Video Editor and Social Media Content Producer will:

  • Edit multicamera podcast recordings, interviews, event footage, documentaries, and other long-form content.
  • Improve video pacing and clarity by removing filler, false starts, dead air, and unnecessary material.
  • Clean and balance dialogue, music, and sound effects.
  • Correct exposure, white balance, contrast, and colour across footage from different cameras.
  • Produce short-form social media clips from podcasts, interviews, events, and longer videos.
  • Plan, shoot, and edit simple talking-head videos, announcements, behind-the-scenes content, and field stories.
  • Set up basic lighting and audio equipment for short-form productions.
  • Create vertical, square, and horizontal video versions for different social media platforms.
  • Add subtitles, captions, animated titles, lower thirds, music, b-roll, and simple motion graphics.
  • Create social media graphics, quote cards, campaign visuals, event promotions, carousels, and YouTube thumbnails.
  • Edit and retouch photographs for social media, websites, and print materials.
  • Produce Amharic and English subtitles and on-screen text with appropriate spelling, typography, and line breaks.
  • Apply Kidy Foundation's logo, colours, fonts, and visual standards consistently.
  • Organize, label, back up, and archive footage, photographs, audio, project files, and final exports.
  • Maintain reusable templates and export presets for frequently produced content.
  • Work with media, communications, content, and programme teams to understand briefs and meet publishing deadlines.
  • Present draft edits for review and implement feedback promptly.
  • Handle interviews and personal stories involving survivors and affected families with care, sensitivity, and confidentiality.

Work Location and Schedule

This is a fully on-site position based at the Kidy Foundation Head Office in Addis Ababa.

The successful candidates must be available to work from the office during regular working hours. Occasional travel within Addis Ababa and outside the city may be required for approved filming assignments, events, and field activities.

Evening or weekend work may occasionally be required around major events and publishing deadlines.

Education and Experience Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following pathways:

Path A

  • TVET Certificate or Diploma, Level III or IV, in Film and Television Production, Multimedia Technology, Journalism and Communications, Graphic Design, or a closely related field.
  • At least 5 years of relevant professional video-editing or post-production experience.

Path B

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Software, Computer, Electronics and Communication, Mechanical, Civil, Industrial, or another relevant engineering field.
  • 2–4 years of professional video-editing experience.

Essential Requirements

Applicants should have:

  • A portfolio or showreel demonstrating professional video-editing ability.
  • At least 1 year of experience editing long-form videos of 10 minutes or longer.
  • Professional proficiency in Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or equivalent editing software.
  • Experience editing multicamera projects and working with nested sequences, compound clips, proxies, or optimized media.
  • Experience cleaning dialogue audio, reducing noise, balancing music and effects, and preparing audio for digital platforms.
  • Knowledge of colour correction, shot matching, scopes, log footage, and LUTs.
  • Experience using Adobe After Effects, Apple Motion, or equivalent software for titles and simple motion graphics.
  • Experience using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop for photo selection, correction, retouching, and export.
  • Ability to create and time SRT or VTT subtitle files and produce burned-in captions.
  • Ability to typeset captions and on-screen text correctly in Amharic and English.
  • Basic camera operation skills, including manual exposure, white balance, focus, frame rate, and shutter settings.
  • Ability to use basic lighting, lavalier microphones, shotgun microphones, tripods, gimbals, and stabilization equipment.
  • Graphic design skills using Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva, Adobe Express, or comparable tools.
  • Understanding of layout, hierarchy, alignment, contrast, spacing, and readability on small screens.
  • Knowledge of H.264, H.265, ProRes, and common social media delivery specifications.
  • Experience producing content in 16:9, 9:16, and 1:1 aspect ratios.
  • Strong file organization, backup, version-control, and project-archiving practices.
  • Fluency in spoken and written Amharic and English.
  • Ability to understand and edit dialogue in both languages.

Personal Qualities

The organization is looking for candidates with:

  • Strong storytelling, visual judgment, rhythm, and pacing.
  • Reliable performance under recurring publishing deadlines.
  • Strong organization and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently after receiving a clear brief.
  • Willingness to receive feedback and complete revisions promptly.
  • Professional discretion when handling sensitive interviews and personal stories.
  • Good communication and teamwork skills.

Desirable Qualifications

The following experience or skills are considered desirable:

  • Experience editing documentary, nonprofit, advocacy, public-health, or social-impact content.
  • Familiarity with road-safety or community-development communications.
  • Knowledge of YouTube channel management, thumbnails, metadata, and audience-retention analytics.
  • Illustration, iconography, or infographic design skills.
  • Experience with AI-assisted transcription and editing tools.
  • Experience managing a weekly content calendar.

Required Skill

  • Video Editing

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants can apply through the Kidy Foundation careers application page or by email.

Online Application: https://kidyfoundation.ca/careers/643ecfd3-9f95-4bc5-952a-cb076a81c29a

Email: support@kidyfoundation.ca

Applicants who apply by email should send their résumé to the address above.

Application Deadline

October 13, 2026

Job Location

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia