Job overview

Want to work for one of the largest charities of its kind in Africa?

The School of St Jude is looking for a qualified and passionate Officer – Marketing Photographer and Videographer. The ideal candidate will be a creative visual storyteller with a passion for capturing authentic moments that connect people.

This role requires someone skilled in photography, videography and multimedia production, with an eye for detail and the ability to transform everyday school moments into compelling visual stories. The successful candidate should thrive in a dynamic environment, collaborate effectively with others, contribute creative ideas and use their skills to support a greater mission.

About The School of St Jude

The School of St Jude is a pioneering leader in charitable education in Africa. Each year, the organization:

• Provides 1,800 students with free, quality education.
• Gives hundreds of graduates access to higher education.
• Supports more than 20,000 government school students by providing quality teachers.

The School of St Jude is funded by generous supporters from around the world. Their support makes it possible for the organization to provide bright Tanzanian students from disadvantaged backgrounds with free, quality education.

Candidate profile

The ideal candidate is:

• A creative visual storyteller with a passion for capturing real moments that connect people.
• Organized and reliable, with a clear approach to managing timelines and ensuring content is properly labelled and consistent with the organization’s brand.
• Open to feedback, eager to grow professionally and always looking for ways to contribute to a greater mission.
• Passionate about transforming everyday school moments into powerful visual stories that inspire supporters around the world.

Key responsibilities

The Officer – Marketing Photographer and Videographer will:

• Capture and edit high-quality photographs and videos that bring students’ stories to life, including content from school events, special visits and excursions.
• Support other departments with multimedia requirements, including filming interviews, editing footage and collaborating on creative projects.
• Organize and label digital content carefully, ensuring all materials are properly filed and shared on time.
• Maintain photography equipment responsibly, track its usage and follow school procedures for safe handling.
• Work closely with other members of the Marketing team to meet deadlines, exchange ideas and improve the organization’s visual communication materials.

Qualifications and experience

Applicants should have:

• A minimum of a diploma in Photography and Videography, Multimedia, Graphic Design or a related field.
• Practical experience in digital photography, videography and multimedia production.
• Experience using Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Lightroom, InDesign, Media Encoder, After Effects, Illustrator, Audition, Final Cut and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in both English and Kiswahili.

Why join The School of St Jude?

The successful candidate will benefit from:

• An opportunity to use their talents and expertise to fight poverty through education and make a positive impact in Tanzania.
• A flexible and supportive community of international and local employees.
• Ample opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Mid-morning tea and lunch during working days.

• Capture and edit high-quality photographs and videos that bring students’ stories to life, including content from school events, special visits and excursions.
• Support other departments with multimedia requirements, including filming interviews, editing footage and collaborating on creative projects.
• Organize and label digital content carefully, ensuring all materials are properly filed and shared on time.
• Maintain photography equipment responsibly, track its usage and follow school procedures for safe handling.
• Work closely with other members of the Marketing team to meet deadlines, exchange ideas and improve the organization’s visual communication materials.

• Digital photography
• Videography
• Multimedia production
• Adobe Premiere Pro
• Photoshop
• Lightroom
• InDesign
• Media Encoder
• After Effects
• Illustrator
• Audition
• Final Cut
• Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English and Kiswahili

• A minimum of a diploma in Photography and Videography, Multimedia, Graphic Design or a related field.
• Practical experience in digital photography, videography and multimedia production.
• Experience using Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Lightroom, InDesign, Media Encoder, After Effects, Illustrator, Audition, Final Cut and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in both English and Kiswahili.