TV Drama Production House/Agency at Girl Effect
Girl Effect
- Kenya
- Permanent
- Full-time
- The production company would partner with Girl Effect to produce a branded youth-focused series rooted and resonant with the realities that young people in Kenya face. The series must embody the spirit of the times, with a premise authentic to contemporary youth culture.
- The characters should be relatable, multi-layered, and complex. We follow them on a journey of self-discovery and change as they fail, forge friendships, find mentors and find mental resilience in their adulting journey.
- The characters will negotiate through our behaviour change framework, modeling positive journeys for our audience.
- Assembling the writer room (Consultation during the recruitment of writers)
- Work with a GE-appointed writing consultant
- Finalize the concept and get sign-off
- Review and feedback on scripts
- Setting up plans and processes for pre-production and production
- Planning – Review and consult on the production schedule
- Casting – Conduct casting calls, select actors representing the target audience demographics and embody the characters’ traits and personalities as outlined in the concept development phase.
- Ensuring all the locations are locked before the shoot
- Template and process development
- Consultation during recruitment of creative team and HODs (Directors and LP, ADs, DPs, Production Designer)
- Document review and support – Approve script changes and oversee delivery of final shooting scripts
- Ensuring all the correct contracts have been signed by the cast and the crew
- Overseeing any additional preparation before scripts are finalized and pre-production starts – CTA's, Social Media Content, Cast Interviews, etc
- Production Management: Oversee all aspects of production, including scheduling, budgeting, location scouting, and securing necessary permits.
- Provide all the necessary equipment to execute the TV series successfully.
- Provide studio and locations for shooting.
- Timely and on-budget delivery of agreed-upon deliverables
- Ensuring smooth setup of production processes, including weekly production meetings and templates.
- Troubleshooting and problem-solving for continued delivery
- Run a safe and compliant set and ensure that all stakeholders remain well-informed on the production process
- Compile progress reporting and be present at all production meetings
- Directing: Lead the direction of each episode, working closely with the cast and crew to ensure the vision of the series is realized on screen.
- Post-Production: Handle post-production tasks such as sound design, color correction, and visual effects to enhance the overall viewing experience.
- Promotion and Marketing: Collaborate with Girl Effect on promotional strategies to generate excitement and anticipation for the series among the target audience. This may include teaser trailers, social media clips, etc.
- End-to-end production of 13 Episodes, each 23 minutes long. Including but not limited to:
- 30-second promo per episode plus three teaser spots. A total of 16 pieces
- Shorter cuts/shoulder content for each episode for Instagram reel and YouTube Shorts – a Total of 40 shorts/clips.
- Development of the story arc, storylines, and scripts for the season
- Graphics package & VFX
- Ensure that a senior and experienced team leads the production and can support where necessary.
- Ensuring industry-standard production quality
- Setting up smooth processes for final delivery
- Weekly reporting and status updates with the Girl Effect team
- Delivery of all raw footage, music stems used, SFX, and files to the GE team on HDD's.
- Documentation, including concepts, scripts, briefs, etc
- Other documentation, including location or supporting cast releases, may be needed.
- Hiring and paying individuals who will be part of the series using our template contracts
- Scripting, filming, editing, and delivering full episode 13 episodes
- Delivery to the channel, including FCC and Music cue sheets
- Deliver season trailers (3) for marketing and episodic trailers ahead of time.
- Ensure the reinforcement message is included at the end of each episode.
- Provide monthly budget reports.
- Provide behind-the-scenes shots (pictures and some other short videos) materials for marketing and digital content.
- Credentials: You have expertise in producing long-format TV shows/dramas and have been in the industry for a significant time.
- Background: A diverse clientele for different industries, such as corporate clients, non-profit organizations (preferred), government agencies, and private individuals.
- Project Management: Ability to effectively manage projects, coordinate teams with diverse skill sets, ensure successful execution from start to finish, and have a strong work ethic to execute the project within the intended timeline with support from the GE team.
- Local Market Knowledge: Strong understanding of local trends, landscape, and cultural nuances to tailor creative outcomes that resonate with the target audience in the country you are working.
- Time and Budget Management: Proficiency in delivering the project on schedule and within budgetary constraints, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and adherence to financial targets.
- Creative Ideation: Skill to generate innovative and unique ideas aligned with our objectives and target audience(girls and women), fostering creativity and pushing boundaries to deliver outstanding creative work. You will have a proven ability to work with subject matter experts and 'translate' their expertise into appropriate content for the target audience.
- Multi-platform Expertise: Proficiency in creating content for various communities (small and large). Experience in health-related content/Behavior change content production in the field of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights would be a massive bonus.
- Branding and Storytelling: Capability to craft compelling narratives and storytelling techniques that effectively communicate the Girl Effect message, create emotional connections, and build brand loyalty.
- Collaboration and Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with clients, creative teams, copywriters, and stakeholders to bring ideas to life, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
- Language: Effective communicator and writer in English and Kiswahili, Sheng, able to synthesize, communicate, and simplify complex language concepts per the needs of girls and young women.
- Safeguarding: Experience working with young adults and understanding of policies involved when working with minors.
- Teams comfortable with complex organizational structures and multiple stakeholders
- Comfortable with shared decision-making
- A team that makes informed decisions and takes actions
- Enthusiastic about working with, talking to, and interacting with people across cultures and geographies – this work will require extensive conversations, presentations, documentation, and fire-fighting
- Highly empathetic and context-sensitive – able to balance conflicting needs and priorities decisively
- Mission-driven and cares about making a difference in young people’s lives and society’s vulnerable sections.
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