Photographers Job MEMA Awards

Looking for a media job in Kenya? MEMA Awards is recruiting Photographers. It requires expertise in high-quality event photography, image editing, live action capture, and visual storytelling.

Job Purpose

MEMA Awards is expanding its team and seeking passionate, creative, and impact-driven professionals, agencies, and freelancers to help build the future of the creative industry across East and Central Africa. As a general team member or partner, you will contribute your specialized skills toward empowering African creatives, protecting artist rights, and delivering innovative, industry-changing entertainment and cultural projects.

Key Responsibilities

Depending on your specific area of expertise, your responsibilities will include one or more of the following functional areas:

• Brand & Growth Activation: Drive MEMA’s regional presence through strategic marketing, public relations, media outreach, or active social media community management.
• Commercial & Partnerships: Identify, pitch to, and secure corporate sponsorships, investments, and strategic alliances to fuel the platform’s revenue and growth.
• Content & Creative Production: Conceptualize and produce high-quality visual or graphic assets (photography, videography, digital designs) that align with MEMA’s brand identity.
• Event & Operational Excellence: Plan, coordinate, and execute event logistics, vendor management, and VIP protocol to ensure seamless delivery of live and recorded award ceremonies.
• Musical & Coordination Leadership: Provide technical musical direction, coordinate live performances, or manage relationships with participating church choirs and vocal groups.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, external stakeholders, and regional artists to execute project milestones on time.

Key Qualifications & Experience

We are looking for individuals or agencies who meet the following criteria:

• Professional Background: Proven experience in any of our open tracks: Marketing, PR, Sales, Graphic Design, Photography, Event Management, Protocol, or Music Direction.
• Industry Passion: A strong passion for the creative arts, music industry, or cultural development sectors, with an understanding of the East and Central African creative landscape.
• Execution Skills: Strong portfolio (for creatives) or a proven track record of successful projects, campaigns, or sales closures (for business/operational roles).

Core Competencies:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work dynamically under pressure and meet tight event timelines.
• A collaborative mindset suited for working with diverse talents, freelancers, and corporate partners.

Why Join MEMA?

• Empowerment: Play a direct role in empowering creatives and protecting artist livelihoods across the African continent.
• Innovation: Work on high-profile, industry-shaping projects in the music and arts sector.
• Reward: Benefit from attractive contracts, flexible engagement models, and excellent professional growth opportunities.

How to Apply

Send the following to careers@memaawards.com

• Updated CV
• Two referees
• Links to your social media profiles
• A brief summary of your relevant experience and how it aligns with MEMA’s vision