Civic Reporter

• Produce high-quality multimedia content including short-form videos, social media content, explainers, interviews and digital stories supporting YIGA project objectives
• Manage the full content production cycle from idea generation, research, scripting, filming and editing through to publishing
• Create accurate, engaging, community-centered stories reflecting the real experiences, aspirations and perspectives of young people and local communities in Arua
• Support the coordination and growth of digital channels linked to the Youth Information Hub and YIGA project activities
• Work closely with the MCI newsroom, editors and producers to plan, execute and deliver content according to agreed publishing schedules
• Design and implement strategies to grow engaged audiences across digital platforms and actively engage audiences through comments, polls and interactive content
• Build and nurture digital communities (including WhatsApp groups and online discussions) encouraging youth participation in governance and accountability conversations
• Host and support youth-centered conversations, events and digital engagements; develop clear, relatable explainers on civic and governance topics
• Support and mentor emerging fellows, apprentices and young content creators
• Promote content across relevant platforms, support content distribution through collaborations and partnerships, and identify opportunities to increase visibility of the project and the Hub
• Support the transition of the Youth Information Hub into the Regional Youth Information Hub by strengthening content systems and audience relationships
• Stay informed on emerging digital media trends and experiment with new formats and platforms to improve audience engagement

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Journalism, Communications, Media Studies, Digital Media, Film Production or a related field
• Training or certification in digital content creation, social media management or video production is an advantage
• Proven experience creating multimedia content for platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, YouTube or similar
• Experience managing end-to-end content production (scripting, filming, editing and publishing)
• Experience engaging online communities and growing digital audiences is highly desirable
• Previous experience in a newsroom, media organization, creative agency or youth-focused platform is an added advantage

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong storytelling, writing, video production and content creation skills
• Good understanding of social media platforms, digital trends and audience growth strategies
• Basic proficiency in video editing, photography or multimedia production tools
• High levels of creativity and curiosity, with the ability to generate compelling story ideas
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to work independently while collaborating in a team
• Strong time management and ability to meet production deadlines
• Genuine passion for youth engagement, innovative journalism and digital storytelling