Multimedia Content Specialist at Kiira Motors Corporation, Jinja, Uganda

The Multimedia Content Specialist plays a pivotal role in shaping Kiira Motors Corporation’s digital narrative, translating our innovative mission and sustainable mobility solutions into compelling visual and auditory experiences. This role is instrumental in enhancing brand visibility, engaging diverse stakeholders, and driving awareness of Uganda’s burgeoning e-mobility industry.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Functional Responsibilities:

Functionally, the Multimedia Content Specialist is the architect of engaging digital assets, ensuring that Kiira Motors Corporation’s story of innovation, sustainability, and national pride resonates across all platforms.

1.1. Content Creation & Production: Develops high-quality multimedia content, including videos (short-form, documentaries, promotional), photography (event, product, lifestyle), animations, and infographics. This involves scripting, shooting, editing, and post-production to professional standards

1.2. Content Strategy & Planning Support: Collaborates with the Corporate Affairs Manager and other departments to plan, conceptualize, and execute multimedia content strategies aligned with marketing campaigns, product launches, corporate events, and internal communications.

1.3. Digital Platform Management: Manages and optimizes content for various digital channels, including Kiira Motors’ website, social media platforms (e.g., X, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube), and internal communication portals, ensuring platform-specific best practices are followed.

1.4. Brand & Visual Identity Adherence: Ensures all multimedia content strictly adheres to Kiira Motors Corporation’s brand identity guidelines, maintaining visual consistency and strengthening brand recognition.

1.5. Technical Proficiency: Utilizes industry-standard software and equipment for graphic design, video editing, animation, and photography (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite – Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects; camera equipment).

1.6. Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Tracks and analyzes the performance of multimedia content using relevant metrics (e.g., views, engagement rates, reach, website traffic from content) and provides regular reports with insights and recommendations for optimization.

1.7. Archiving & Asset Management: Maintains an organized and accessible digital archive of all multimedia assets, ensuring proper cataloging, storage, and retrieval.

2. Social Responsibilities:

The Multimedia Content Specialist acts as a visual storyteller and collaborative partner, influencing perceptions and fostering engagement within and outside the Corporation.

2.1. Brand Ambassador: Acts as a visual ambassador for Kiira Motors Corporation, ensuring that all produced content accurately and compellingly represents the Corporation’s mission, vision, and values.

2.2. Inter-Departmental Collaboration: Facilitates seamless collaboration with various internal departments (e.g., OCEO, Product Development, Production, Marketing & Sales, DLC, DQM, DIA, HRA) to gather content, understand technical details, and align multimedia output with departmental objectives.

2.3. Stakeholder Engagement: Creates content that resonates with diverse stakeholders, including employees, customers, investors, government officials, and the general public, fostering connection and driving positive sentiment towards Kiira Motors’ initiatives.

2.4. Community Storytelling: Identifies and highlights compelling human-interest stories within the Kiira Motors community and its impact on Ugandans, particularly related to job creation, skills development, and sustainable living.

3. Emotional Responsibilities:

Emotional responsibilities for this role involve channeling creativity, adapting to feedback, and maintaining composure while delivering high-impact visual narratives under pressure.

3.1. Creative Vision & Passion: Possesses a genuine passion for storytelling and visual communication, channeling creativity to produce innovative and emotionally resonant content that inspires and informs.

3.2. Adaptability & Resilience: Demonstrates adaptability in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, responding constructively to feedback, and maintaining resilience when facing tight deadlines or unexpected challenges in production.

3.3. Attention to Detail & Accuracy: Exhibits meticulous attention to detail in all visual and factual aspects of content, ensuring accuracy and upholding the Corporation’s reputation for precision and excellence.

3.4. Brand Empathy: Deeply understands and internalizes Kiira Motors Corporation’s commitment to sustainable mobility and national development, translating this empathy into authentic and compelling content that resonates with audiences.

3.5. Composure under Pressure: Maintains composure and efficiency when managing multiple projects simultaneously or during live event coverage, ensuring high-quality output despite operational demands.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Education Background

Bachelor’s Degree (Honor) in Industrial and Fine Art or related field from a recognized Academic Institution.

Experience

Minimum of Two (2) Years of progressive Multimedia Content Creation and Management on Digital Channels in a reputable Institution.

Professional Certifications

Relevant Continuous Professional Development Certificates in Leadership, Social Media Management, Video Editing, Photography, Graphics Design, Project Management, are an added advantage.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCES

The Multimedia Content Specialist requires a dynamic blend of creative, technical, strategic, and interpersonal skills to effectively translate Kiira Motors Corporation’s innovative mission into compelling digital narratives. This role is instrumental in enhancing brand visibility, engaging diverse stakeholders, and driving awareness of Uganda’s burgeoning e-mobility industry.

1. Technical Expertise:

Multimedia Production: Proficiency in developing high-quality multimedia content, including videos (short-form, documentaries, promotional), photography (event, product, lifestyle), animations, and infographics. This encompasses scripting, shooting, editing, and post-production to professional standards.
Software & Equipment Mastery: Expertise in utilizing industry-standard software and equipment for graphic design, video editing, animation, and photography (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite – Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects; various camera equipment).
Digital Platform Optimization: Capability to manage and optimize content effectively for various digital channels, including Kiira Motors’ website and diverse social media platforms (e.g., X, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube), ensuring platform-specific best practices are followed.
Archiving & Asset Management: Skill in maintaining an organized and accessible digital archive of all multimedia assets, ensuring proper cataloguing, storage, and retrieval.

2. Strategic and Advisory Skills:

Content Strategy & Planning: Ability to collaborate with the Corporate Affairs Manager and other departments to plan, conceptualize, and execute multimedia content strategies aligned with marketing campaigns, product launches, corporate events, and internal communications.
Performance Monitoring & Optimization: Skill in tracking and analysing the performance of multimedia content using relevant metrics (e.g., views, engagement rates, reach, website traffic from content) and providing regular reports with data-driven insights and recommendations for optimization.
Brand & Visual Identity Adherence: Expertise in ensuring all multimedia content strictly adheres to Kiira Motors Corporation’s brand identity guidelines, maintaining visual consistency and strengthening brand recognition.

3. Leadership and Management Competencies:

Project Management: Ability to manage multiple content projects simultaneously, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
Quality Assurance: Demonstrated commitment to upholding high content quality standards, including visual appeal, adherence to brief, and overall effectiveness.
Compliance: Skill in adhering to brand guidelines and legal/compliance requirements in all content produced.
Initiative & Innovation: Proactive in exploring and piloting new content formats or digital tools to enhance content effectiveness and maintain a competitive edge.

4. Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

Visual Storytelling: Exceptional ability to act as a visual ambassador for Kiira Motors Corporation, accurately and compellingly representing the Corporation’s mission, vision, and values through multimedia.
Inter-Departmental Collaboration: Skill in facilitating seamless collaboration with various internal departments (e.g., OCEO, Product Development, Production, Marketing & Sales, DLC, DQM, DIA, HRA) to gather content, understand technical details, and align multimedia output with departmental objectives.
Stakeholder Engagement: Capability to create content that resonates with diverse stakeholders, including employees, customers, investors, government officials, and the general public, fostering connection and driving positive sentiment.
Community Storytelling: Skill in identifying and highlighting compelling human-interest stories within the Kiira Motors community and its impact on Ugandans, particularly related to job creation, skills development, and sustainable living.

5. Personal Attributes and Emotional Intelligence:

Creative Vision & Passion: Possesses a genuine passion for storytelling and visual communication, channeling creativity to produce innovative and emotionally resonant content that inspires and informs.
Adaptability & Resilience: Demonstrates adaptability in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, responding constructively to feedback, and maintaining resilience when facing tight deadlines or unexpected challenges in production.
Attention to Detail & Accuracy: Exhibits meticulous attention to detail in all visual and factual aspects of content, ensuring accuracy and upholding the Corporation’s reputation for precision and excellence.
Brand Empathy: Deeply understands and internalizes Kiira Motors Corporation’s commitment to sustainable mobility and national development, translating this empathy into authentic and compelling content that resonates with audiences.
Composure under Pressure: Maintains composure and efficiency when managing multiple projects simultaneously or during live event coverage, ensuring high-quality output despite operational demands.