Artistic Director - Film & Documentary

Based at: Slum TV Nairobi Office, Pangani/Eastleigh

Reporting to: Programme Coordinator

Duration: One month (with possibility of extension)

Slum TV is a community-based media initiative documenting lives of the informal settlement dwellers. This is achieved by placing tools of communication in the hands of the community.

Our vision is a radically redefined image of the informal settlement.

We pursue this vision by employing film as a development tool and networking with other organizations that are like-minded.

Job summary

The successful candidate will;

• Work with a group of semi-specialised groups of filmmakers.
• Mentor the production team in planning and executing the project at hand.
• Work with project teams in developing creative elements in documentaries and drama pieces from concept to final product.
• Instil professional conduct in project planning, execution and wrapup.

The ideal candidate will have vast experience in film production and directing.

• Should be creative and adaptive to challenging working environments.
• A proven working experience in low budget film productions will be an added advantage.

The candidates willing to take up the challenge should send in their applications and profiles/resumes to info@slum-tv.org by August 5, 2011.

Our address is;

The Programme Coordinator
Slum TV
P.O. Box 77279 – 00611
Nairobi, Kenya

www.slum-tv.org

Email applications ONLY will be accepted.

Only short listed applicants will be communicated to.