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Project Title

Digital-First Content Production – AI Music Remixing (Ubongo)

Background & Context

Ubongo is a leading edutainment organization producing high-quality educational content for children across Africa. As part of its strategic shift toward digital-first content, Ubongo is exploring the use of AI tools to rapidly remix, adapt, and scale existing content into new formats for diverse digital platforms.

Music is a core component of Ubongo’s content ecosystem. To expand reach and engagement, Ubongo seeks to experiment with AI-assisted music production to create multiple genre-based variations of existing songs, optimized for both short-form and long-form digital distribution.

Purpose of the Assignment

The purpose of this assignment is to produce high-quality AI-generated remixes of existing Akili and Me songs, to support creation of new digital-first audio and audiovisual content.

Scope of Work

Audio Production (Core Responsibility)

• Create AI-assisted remixes of existing Akili and Me songs
• Apply diverse musical styles while maintaining the integrity of original compositions
• Ensure all outputs meet Ubongo’s quality, educational, and brand standards

Content Creation

The consultant is expected to produce:

AI-Generated Music Remixes

• 4 existing Akili and Me songs
• 4 distinct genre variations per song (e.g., Amapiano, Afrobeats, Hip hop, Reggae)
• Total: 16 remixed audio tracks

Optimization & Delivery

• Adapt remixes for both:
  • Short-form content (e.g., social media clips)
  • Long-form content (full-length tracks)
• Ensure high-quality mastering and audio consistency across formats
• Deliver platform-ready audio outputs
• Ensure outputs are suitable for integration into video and hybrid content workflows

Collaboration & Workflow

• Work closely with:
  • Digital Product Manager (direct supervisor)
  • Creative and Production teams
• Participate in feedback and iteration cycles
• Iterate quickly based on internal review and testing needs

Key Deliverables

• 16 AI-generated music remixes (4 songs × 4 genres each)
• Short-form and long-form optimized audio versions
• Platform-ready final audio files
• Organized project files and source materials

Duration of Assignment

Start Date: 25th May 2026
End Date: 30th June 2026

Reporting & Supervision

Reports To: Digital Product Manager

Key Collaborators:

• Director of Digital Products
• Creative Director
• Post Production Manager
• Senior Producer

Budget & Payment Terms

• Payment will be made on a deliverables-based arrangement, upon satisfactory completion and approval of agreed outputs.
• Candidates are requested to submit their financial proposals/estimates for the assignment based on the scope of work and deliverables outlined.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in music production and audio editing
• Experience using AI tools for music generation or remixing
• Strong understanding of multiple music genres (e.g., Amapiano, Afrobeats, Dance, Lofi)
• Ability to produce engaging, child-friendly audio content
• Experience working in fast-paced, iterative creative environments

Technical Requirements

• Proficiency in digital audio workstations (DAWs) (e.g., Ableton, FL Studio, Logic Pro)
• Familiarity with AI music generation tools (e.g. Suno, ElevenLabs, Udio)
• Strong audio mixing and mastering skills
• Ability to deliver high-quality, platform-ready audio files

Performance Expectations

• Deliver high-quality outputs within tight timelines
• Demonstrate creativity across multiple musical styles
• Maintain consistency with Ubongo’s brand and educational standards
• Respond effectively to feedback and iteration cycles

Intellectual Property & Confidentiality

All deliverables produced under this assignment shall remain the property of Ubongo.
The consultant is expected to maintain strict confidentiality of all project materials.

Evaluation Criteria

Performance and selection will be based on:

• Quality and originality of audio outputs
• Technical execution and production quality
• Ability to work across multiple genres
• Understanding of digital-first content needs
• Ability to deliver within budget and timelines

The last day to receive application for this TOR will be May 19th, 2026.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

UBONGO provides equal opportunities to all its applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the laws of the country we are operating in.

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