Deadline: August 22nd, 5pm EAT

Organisation Summary:

UBONGO is Africa's leading producer of kids' edutainment. As a non-profit social enterprise, we create fun, localized, and multi-platform educational content that helps kids learn, and leverage their learning to change their lives. Ubongo reaches over 42 million kids across Africa through accessible technologies like TV, radio, and mobile phones. Our show’s Ubongo Kids and Akili and Me currently air in 23 countries across Africa, in Swahili, English, French, Kinyarwanda, Kikuyu, Luo, Yoruba, Hausa, Chichewa, and Juba Arabic. We are also reaching families within and beyond Africa through digital products such as apps, ebooks, music albums, and our 8 YouTube channels.

Job Position:

Ubongo is looking for an experienced video editor to ensure that the organization's video assets meet the international quality control standards of video platforms worldwide.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Edit and convert 7 seasons' worth of content to targeted industry length and specifications. These include:

• 1 Season of Nuzo and Namia
• 5 Seasons of Akili and Me
• 1 Season of Ubongo Kids

• Ensure videos are in compliance with general industry standards
• Adjust video formats and file sizes as needed
• Export videos and facilitate mobile and web distribution
• Explore different versions and directions of asset requirements

FORMAT SPECIFICATIONS FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT:

Video Codec

Preferred:

• Apple ProRes 422 & 422 HQ (not LT, Proxy, 4444, XQ or any other)
• Avid DNxHR (SQ & up)
• Avid DNxHD (min. 145 for 1080p, 80 for 720p, 60 for SD)

Potentially Acceptable:

• H.264, min. 2 MBit/s for SD, 15 MBit/s for HD, 50 MBit/s for UHD/4k.
• H.265, min. 2 MBit/s for SD, 15 MBit/s for HD, 50 MBit/s for UHD/4k
• MPEG-2,
• DV, DVCAM, DVCPRO, and variants

File Types

• .mpg
• .mpeg
• .mov
• .mp4
• .ts
• .mkv
• .ogg

Video

• Max. 2 sec before the program starts and 2 sec after the program ends. No color bars, slate, MPAA/FBI cards, test-tone, pre-roll, or post-roll
• The video must start and end on at least 1 black frame
• No burned-in subtitles throughout (Exception: Trailer - see below). Partial burned-in subtitles are acceptable for mixed-language or inaudible dialogue. See Caption Requirements.
• Not interlaced (Learn more)
• No blended frames, ghosting (Learn more)
• No padding, letterboxing, pillarboxing.
• No watermark or logo burned-in throughout
• No URLs or promos (e.g. websites, "coming soon" or similar, release dates, available to download/stream, Facebook or other social media/streaming platform mentions, or other promotional references)
• Sample Aspect Ratio (SAR) must have 1:1 square pixels (Learn more)
• No Duplicate frames (we only allow occasional duplicate frames due to the use of mixed media)
• No squeezed/stretched videos. The correct aspect ratio should be used throughout.
• No cropped elements (especially text)
• No output errors (missing media info, dropouts, corrupt frames, etc.)

Resolution

• Minimum width we accept is 640 pixels and the pixel width and height must always be even numbers
• Always upload the original source resolution. Do not upscale or downscale.

Frame rates

• Original framerate: 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, or 60. Do not convert framerate unless the source is not a supported one.
• Avoid duplicated frames and blended frames.

Chapters

• How to Add Chapters

Audio Codec

• PCM: minimum 48 kHz 16 Bit
• AAC, or MP3: minimum 128 kbps (stereo)
• AC-3: minimum 192 kbps (stereo)

REQUIREMENT: KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATIONS ESSENTIALS:

• Post-production skills, including digital video editing and video compression for multiple delivery platforms.
• Proficiency with video editing software like Final Cut Pro, Davinci Resolve, and Premiere Pro.
• Enough knowledge of codecs, compression, and video formats.
• More than 1-year experience in video editing.
• Capacity to communicate effectively
• Verbal and written communication skills in Swahili and English

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

Please note that only online applications will be considered. Those who come directly to the office with a CV or who email their CV to us will simply be directed to apply online. .

So please save yourself time and effort by simply sticking to online applications. THANKS!