About the Role
Candlelight Foundation for Children with Special Needs is a dedicated non-profit organization focused on empowering children diagnosed with Autism, Dyslexia, and ADHD. We are currently seeking a creative, proactive, and motivated Media Officer to join our dynamic team on a mostly remote basis. This opportunity is ideal for current NYSC corps members seeking a primary place of assignment (PPA) or talented interns passionate about social impact and digital media.
Key Responsibilities- Edit engaging videos for social media campaigns, events, and organisational activities.
- Design compelling graphics, flyers, banners, and other digital communication materials.
- Create motion graphics and animations to enhance storytelling where necessary.
- Support social media content creation and overall digital communications strategy.
- Capture quality photographs and videos during physical organisational events and programmes in Lagos.
- Assist with content planning, scheduling, and digital media campaigns.
- Organise, manage, and maintain digital media files and archives.
- Ensure appropriate consent and respectful representation when creating content involving children and individuals with special needs.
- Basic to intermediate proficiency in video editing using tools such as CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, or DaVinci Resolve.
- Strong graphic design skills using Canva, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or similar creative tools.
- Working knowledge of motion graphics and animation is a distinct advantage.
- Must be based in Lagos, Nigeria, and available to attend physical events and programmes when required.
- Possession of a suitable personal device and a reliable internet connection for remote tasks.
- Current NYSC corps members seeking a PPA or students and recent graduates seeking a meaningful internship.
- A portfolio showcasing practical creative work is strongly encouraged.
- Valuable hands-on experience in non-profit media and communications within Nigeria.
- Flexible work arrangements with a mostly remote schedule.
- Opportunity to build a strong professional portfolio while contributing to a noble cause.
- Mentorship and professional development support in digital content creation.