Careers & Creative Open Call (Ages 18–34)

Shape How Kenya Talks About the National Budget

Budget Ndio Story is expanding its youth-led creator network. We are looking for fearless storytellers, animators, podcast hosts, civic researchers, and technologists to make fiscal governance transparent, relatable, and impossible to ignore.

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Why Join BNS

A Platform Built For Young Change-Makers

We provide the mentorship, creative freedom, and digital distribution power you need to produce work that matters.

National Civic Impact

Every story, video, and data tool you create helps millions of Kenyans hold their public institutions accountable.

Creative Autonomy

High-energy multimedia studios, cutting-edge formats, and the freedom to experiment with bold storytelling.

Youth-Led & Collaborative

Work alongside passionate peers aged 18–34, supported by seasoned economists, legal mentors, and media pioneers.

Fellowship & Growth

Build a standout civic-tech & media portfolio, with competitive project stipends and national visibility.

Open Positions

Find Your Place In The Story

Choose your creative or technical domain below to view current fellowship, contract, and open-call tracks.

Media & AudioHot Track

Lead Podcast Host — 'Budget Mtaani'

Be the charismatic voice translating national fiscal debates into relatable street talk.

Nairobi / StudioOpen Call / Retainer

Key Focus:

Host, co-produce, and moderate weekly podcast recordings in both Sheng and English.
Conduct field vox-pops and interactive street interviews across Nairobi.

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Visual & VideoHot Track

Short-Form Video Creator (TikTok & Reels)

Make complex public budgets go viral with witty, educational short videos.

Nairobi / HybridOpen Call / Contract

Key Focus:

Script and produce 3–5 short-form videos weekly breaking down Kenya's budget trends.
Experiment with trends, audio memes, hooks, and kinetic captions to maximize engagement.

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Visual & Video

2D Motion Graphics Animator

Bring economic indicators to life with compelling 2D animations and visual metaphors.

Remote / KenyaProject Fellowship

Key Focus:

Create 2D vector animations, character motion, and data visualizations for explainer series.
Collaborate with scriptwriters and audio engineers to match visuals with voiceovers.

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Research & Editorial

Fiscal Policy Scriptwriter & Fact-Checker

Turn complex government bills into compelling, fact-checked scripts for our studios.

Remote / HybridPart-time / Fellowship

Key Focus:

Read, verify, and summarize national and county fiscal documents.
Draft concise, narrative-driven scripts for YouTube documentaries, podcasts, and carousels.

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Creative Tech

Civic-Tech Frontend / Full-Stack Engineer

Build open data platforms, interactive budget trackers, and civic learning tools.

Remote / Hybrid (Kenya)Fellowship / Contract

Key Focus:

Develop responsive, accessible web interfaces in Next.js, React, Tailwind, and TypeScript.
Integrate open data APIs, automated verification pipelines, and offline-first capabilities.

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Grassroots Outreach

Youth Campus & Community Facilitator

Lead budget literacy dialogues and townhalls on university campuses and community halls.

Nationwide (47 Counties)Network Partner / Stipend

Key Focus:

Organize and facilitate on-ground fiscal literacy workshops and debate circles.
Distribute BNS educational guides, infographics, and toolkits to youth networks.

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How It Works

Our 4-Step Creative Selection Process

We care more about your portfolio, voice, and passion for civic storytelling than formal credentials.

Apply Online

Send your portfolio, links (TikTok, YouTube, GitHub, articles), and why you want to work with BNS.

Creative Brief

Selected candidates receive a short, fun sample brief (e.g. 60-second budget script or mock infograph).

Alignment Chat

A casual chat with team leads to discuss vision, creative styles, and stipend/collaboration terms.

Production Kickoff

Get plugged into the BNS Studio workflow, shoots, podcasts, or data research pipelines!

Spontaneous Applications Welcome

Don't see your specific role?

If you have a unique skill in investigative research, Sheng translation, sound design, or grassroots mobilization, we want to hear from you.

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