Multimedia Producer

Duties and Responsibilities

UN Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. UNEP’s mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action. UNEP’s Communication Division communicates UNEP’s core messages to all stakeholders and partners, raising environmental awareness and enhancing the profile of UNEP worldwide.
UNEP is looking for a Multimedia Producer, primarily based in Nairobi, Kenya, who is able to deliver a variety of different video and photo story packages to support major and ongoing campaigns as well as signature events.
Under the supervision of the Head of the Multimedia Unit, the Producer will perform the following duties:
Research, produce, and edit high-quality, original, timely and visually captivating videos relevant to UNEP’s programme of work, campaigns and publications.
Developing a multimedia strategy for key events in 2023. Researching, filming and producing content to deliver the strategy.
Ensure accuracy, clarity, cohesion and conformity with United Nations standards, policies and practice. Ensure adequate visibility for relevant stakeholders and partners.

Qualifications/special skills

Advanced university degree in communication, international relations or other related field is required, a first university degree with an additional two years of qualifying experience maybe accepted in lieu of advanced degree.
Minimum 7 years of demonstrated experience in news, documentary film making and/or video for high quality platforms is required.
Experience in developing multimedia strategies. Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and other Creative Suite software is required.
Prior experience shooting video and still photography on DSLR cameras and drone/aerial filming experience is desirable.
Familiar with short-form video productions for social media use. Significant experience in the international arena; Familiarity with the work of the UN; Adept and coordinating with editors and reviewers at all levels.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
For this post, Fluency in written and oral English is required.
Knowledge of another UN language is desirable.

Apply via :

careers.un.org