Multimedia Specialist at Africa Nazarene University (ANU)

Job Description

JOB REF: ANU/HCD/02/09/26

Job Purpose

Responsible for leading the design, development, and delivery of high-quality digital learning experiences that leverage educational technology and multimedia production and provides essential multimedia studio support to ensure comprehensive coverage of both digital and physical production needs across academic programs.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and edit high-quality multimedia content — including videos, animations, interactive graphics, simulations, and audio — for online courses, MOOCs, and digital education programs.
• Lead the integration of emerging educational technologies into Learning Management Systems (LMS) and other digital learning platforms; evaluate and recommend new EdTech tools and approaches.
• Collaborate closely with faculty and instructional designers to align multimedia and digital content with course learning outcomes, pedagogical strategies, and accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA).
• Facilitate practical learning by coordinating the use of audio, video, and print studio facilities for academic programs and individual or group assignments.
• Prepare studio resources and equipment for instructional sessions; provide hands-on technical guidance during studio-based classes and assignments.
• Develop and deliver training sessions for faculty and staff on the effective use of educational technology tools, e-learning authoring platforms, and multimedia production techniques.
• Create interactive learning objects using e-learning authoring tools such as H5P, Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, and other industry-standard platforms.
• Apply web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) to customize learning interfaces, build interactive educational components, and enhance user experience in digital learning environments.
• Manage end-to-end multimedia production workflows for online learning — from storyboarding and scripting through production, post-production, publishing, and archival.
• Maintain and curate a centralized digital asset repository, ensuring version control, metadata tagging, and efficient retrieval of learning resources.
• Conduct quality assurance testing of digital learning materials across devices and platforms; troubleshoot technical issues related to content delivery and user access.
• Monitor developments in digital education, instructional design, and educational technology; implement innovative solutions and contribute to the university’s digital learning strategy.
• Develop instructional materials and technical guides for studio production in audio, video, and print media.
• Support the studio lab; maintain studio equipment inventory, conduct daily checks, perform minor repairs, and recommend purchases or upgrades with detailed technical specifications.
• Issue and track studio equipment using established protocols; conduct comprehensive inventory audits periodically.
• Provide additional technical and graphic design support to marketing, corporate affairs, and other departments for multimedia production needs as required in alignment with university branding.

Academic and Professional Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in educational technology, Instructional Design, Multimedia Production, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related field.
• Master’s degree in educational technology, Instructional Design, Digital Learning, or a related field is an added advantage.
• Relevant professional qualification
• Member of a relevant professional body
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional experience in educational technology, multimedia production, graphic design, digital learning content development, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting faculty with instructional design, content development, and technology integration at the higher education level.
• Proven track record of managing multimedia production projects from conception to delivery in an educational context.
• Experience with studio-based audio/video production and equipment management is an added advantage.

Personal Attributes and Competencies:

• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
• Excellent organizational and management skills
• Team player
• High attention to detail
• Discretion and confidentiality
• Commitment to continuous professional development

How to Apply

Suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to send their applications not later than  5^th October 2026. Kindly follow the instructions below to submit your application:

1. Send your application via email through recruitment@anu.ac.ke enclosing a Professional portfolio,  copy of National Identity Card, Curriculum Vitae with details of current post,salary and other financial benefits, certified academic and professional certificates, testimonials, names and addresses of three  referees (one of whom should be present or previous employer).
2. Fill out the form in the link as part of the application process: Click to fill form
3. Ensure that you have indicated the job title and reference number in the subject of the email.