Company Overview

Mwananchi Communications Limited (MCL), a subsidiary of Nation Media Group (NMG), is Tanzania’s largest independent news network with an award-winning presence in print and digital media, and exciting new ventures in innovation and events ecosystems. We are publishers of leading national news brands Mwananchi, The Citizen and Mwanaspoti in print and digital formats, and proprietors of the MwananchiDigital suite of products and Nation ePaper and EGazeti web platforms. We are audience-led, market-driven with a clear mission to empower the nation. We are looking for a motivated and highly experienced individual to fill the position of:

Purpose

The Creative & Video Editor will be responsible for conceptualizing, editing, and producing high-quality multimedia content that aligns with Mwananchi Communications Limited’s editorial, marketing, and brand objectives. The role requires a blend of creativity, technical editing skills, and storytelling ability to engage diverse audiences across multiple platforms.

Main Responsibilities

• Edit and produce videos, motion graphics, and other multimedia content for digital and broadcast platforms.
• Collaborate with content creators, journalists, marketers, and designers to develop engaging visual stories.
• Ensure consistency in branding, tone, and visual identity across all video content.
• Capture, edit, and optimize short-form and long-form videos for social media, websites, and campaigns.
• Incorporate sound design, graphics, subtitles, and special effects to enhance storytelling.
• Maintain organized video archives and media assets.
• Stay updated on digital trends, editing tools, and emerging multimedia techniques.
• Deliver projects within deadlines and ensure quality standards are met.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Academic: University Degree in Journalism/Diploma in Film Production, Multimedia, Mass Communication or any related field from an accredited institution.
• Experience: At least 2 years’ of professional experience in video editing, multimedia production or related field.

• Edit and produce videos, motion graphics, and other multimedia content for digital and broadcast platforms.
• Collaborate with content creators, journalists, marketers, and designers to develop engaging visual stories.
• Ensure consistency in branding, tone, and visual identity across all video content.
• Capture, edit, and optimize short-form and long-form videos for social media, websites, and campaigns.
• Incorporate sound design, graphics, subtitles, and special effects to enhance storytelling.
• Maintain organized video archives and media assets.
• Stay updated on digital trends, editing tools, and emerging multimedia techniques.
• Deliver projects within deadlines and ensure quality standards are met.

• University Degree in Journalism/Diploma in Film Production, Multimedia, Mass Communication or any related field from an accredited institution.