# Content Production Assistant (Fixed Term Contract)

> Tatu City · Tatu City, Kenya · Contract · Posted 2026-08-18

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

**Position Overview**

Tatu Coffee Estates Limited is one of Kenya's leading specialty coffee producers, with a heritage spanning more than 100 years.

Owned by Rendeavour, the developer of Tatu City, the company cultivates premium Arabica coffee across more than 6,500 acres of Rainforest Alliance Certified estates in Kenya's fertile highlands.

Tatu Coffee supplies specialty coffee to leading roasters and buyers across Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific, combining sustainable farming practices with world-class processing to produce award-winning Kenyan coffee.

The estates also play a significant role in supporting local communities through employment, environmental stewardship and responsible agricultural practices.

The Content Production Assistant / Local Fixer will support an international photographer producing a photography and documentary series on Tatu Coffee. The role is responsible for pre-production research, location scouting, interview coordination, consent management, production logistics and on-the-ground support throughout the assignment.

## Requirements

**Key Responsibilities**

**Research & Pre-production**

-   Research Tatu Coffee, Tatu City and the local community to brief the photographer ahead of shoots.
-   Identify and scout locations across the estates, including processing facilities, farms, workers and community areas.
-   Develop shoot lists and story outlines with the photographer and local partners.
-   Consent, Compliance & Interviewee Relations
-   Assist with translation in English, Kiswahili, Kikuyu and other local languages where required.
-   Manage consent and release forms for interviewees and participants.
-   Maintain organised records of interviews, consent forms and production documentation.

**Production Support**

-   Assist with equipment handling, gear checklists and daily production logistics.
-   Prepare production notes, organize call sheets and keep the project on schedule.
-   Act as the local liaison between the photographer and the community.
-   Troubleshoot operational challenges during production.

**Skills and Experience**

-   Prior experience as a production assistant, fixer, researcher or coordinator on photography, film or documentary projects.
-   Strong organizational and coordination skills.
-   Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
-   Fluent in English and Kiswahili; knowledge of Kikuyu is an added advantage.
-   Understanding of production workflows, equipment handling and location releases.
-   Must be available on short notice.

**Personal Qualities**

-   Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.
-   Professional, resourceful and adaptable.
-   Able to build trust with interviewees and stakeholders.
-   Exercises discretion when handling sensitive information.

## Benefits

-   Competitive remuneration for the four-month assignment.

-   Opportunity to build documentary production experience and a strong professional network.

## Apply

[Apply at Tatu City](https://apply.workable.com/tatucity/j/CEE14B84B9/apply)

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