Background

Asante Africa Foundation is an educational nonprofit organization that believes in the power of knowledge as a catalyst to help young people create a future where they can live their potential. We provide internship and volunteer opportunities to those who want to create an impact and build strong communities. We partner with local East African leaders to create safe healthy learning environments, strengthen teacher qualities, enhance learning environments, and provide scholarships and leadership training. We know that enriched minds collectively create better solutions to whatever challenges their communities face. The benefits of volunteering with an African non-profit are many. You will gain insight into the day-to-day operations of a nimble, results-oriented, high-growth nonprofit organization. You will have the opportunity to see your ideas and contributions be implemented. You will also build your resume and gain references for future employment opportunities.

Position Overview

We are seeking a creative and enthusiastic Volunteer Video Editor & Content Creator to help bring our stories to life through engaging video content. This volunteer will play a key role in supporting our marketing and communications efforts by editing videos, creating short-form content for social media, and helping showcase the impact of our work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Edit video footage into compelling stories for marketing, fundraising, and awareness campaigns.
• Create short-form videos and social media reels/shorts for platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
• Add graphics, captions, transitions, music, and branding elements to enhance video content.
• Repurpose longer videos into shorter clips optimized for social media engagement.
• Collaborate with the communications team to develop content that aligns with campaign goals and brand guidelines.
• Assist with organizing and managing video files and digital assets.
• Ensure videos are delivered on schedule and in appropriate formats for various platforms.
• Stay informed about social media trends and recommend creative approaches to increase audience engagement.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience editing videos using software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, CapCut, Canva, or similar platforms.
• Strong storytelling skills and an eye for visual design.
• Familiarity with creating content for social media platforms.
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Passion for making a positive impact through storytelling.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience creating content for nonprofits, charities, or mission-driven organizations.
• Basic graphic design or motion graphics skills.
• Knowledge of social media best practices and emerging trends.

• Edit video footage into compelling stories for marketing, fundraising, and awareness campaigns.
• Create short-form videos and social media reels/shorts for platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
• Add graphics, captions, transitions, music, and branding elements to enhance video content.
• Repurpose longer videos into shorter clips optimized for social media engagement.
• Collaborate with the communications team to develop content that aligns with campaign goals and brand guidelines.
• Assist with organizing and managing video files and digital assets.
• Ensure videos are delivered on schedule and in appropriate formats for various platforms.
• Stay informed about social media trends and recommend creative approaches to increase audience engagement.

• Experience editing videos using software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, CapCut, Canva, or similar platforms.
• Strong storytelling skills and an eye for visual design.
• Familiarity with creating content for social media platforms.
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Passion for making a positive impact through storytelling.
• Basic graphic design or motion graphics skills.
• Knowledge of social media best practices and emerging trends.

• BA/BSc/HND
• Experience editing videos using software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, CapCut, Canva, or similar platforms.
• Strong storytelling skills and an eye for visual design.
• Familiarity with creating content for social media platforms.
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Passion for making a positive impact through storytelling.
• Experience creating content for nonprofits, charities, or mission-driven organizations.
• Basic graphic design or motion graphics skills.
• Knowledge of social media best practices and emerging trends.