UN News Stringer (Spanish)

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Position Title: UN News Stringer (Spanish)
Location: New York City
Country: United States
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Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations (UN) is an international organization founded in 1945, currently comprising 193 member states. Its mission is to promote peace, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security, and cooperation among nations, addressing global challenges such as human rights, climate change, and sustainable development. The UN operates in various countries around the world, employing thousands of individuals across diverse fields, including humanitarian aid, development, and peacekeeping. The UN News Section is part of the Department of Global Communications, which aims to inform and engage the public on UN activities and initiatives.

Job Overview:
The UN News Stringer (Spanish) position is designed to enhance the storytelling capabilities of UN News by producing and submitting multimedia content in Spanish. The role involves creating a maximum of twelve approved packages of multimedia content that reflect local voices and field-based narratives related to UN activities, particularly focusing on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), human rights, and climate issues. The stringer will work closely with the relevant Unit Chief to discuss and plan the production of quality multimedia content, ensuring that it aligns with UN priorities and engages the target audience effectively. This position is expected to last for a maximum of six months, during which the stringer will be responsible for pitching story ideas, conducting research, and producing various forms of multimedia content, including text, audio, and video.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the UN News Stringer (Spanish) include:

• Liaising with the relevant Unit Chief to discuss and plan the production of quality multimedia content on various issues.
• Pitching story ideas and agreeing on timelines and content to be produced, incorporating diverse storytelling approaches suitable for news and social media platforms.
• Researching content from verifiable sources and writing stories and scripts for UN News language platforms.
• Editing and creating multimedia stories that feature local angles and focus on beneficiaries and target audiences.
• Coordinating technical arrangements and organizing interviews in the countries of assignment as required.
• Following UN News guidelines to ensure editorial clarity and sound political judgment, including due diligence regarding permissions and copyright.
• Producing material in English or other UN News languages as needed.
• Providing references and work samples upon request.

Required Qualifications:
The required qualifications for the UN News Stringer (Spanish) position include:

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A first-level university degree in communication, journalism, video production, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience in broadcast/digital journalism in the assigned language(s) is required.
• Proven experience in the full range of multimedia production, including video production, filming, and editing, is desirable.
• Experience in recording and editing audio material is also desirable.
• Familiarity with digital content publishing and the incorporation of photos and graphics is desirable.

Educational Background:
The educational background needed for the UN News Stringer (Spanish) position includes a high school diploma or equivalent as a minimum requirement. However, candidates with a first-level university degree in communication, journalism, video production, or a related field will be preferred. This educational background is essential to ensure that the candidate possesses the necessary skills and knowledge to produce high-quality multimedia content that meets the standards of UN News.

Experience:
Candidates applying for the UN News Stringer (Spanish) position should have relevant experience in broadcast or digital journalism, particularly in the assigned language(s). This experience should encompass a full range of multimedia production, including the ability to create compelling stories and content for various platforms. Experience in video production, filming, and editing is highly desirable, as is experience in recording and editing audio material. Additionally, familiarity with digital content publishing and the integration of visual elements such as photos and graphics is beneficial.

Languages:
Fluency in Spanish is required for this position, as the primary responsibility involves producing content in this language. Knowledge of English and other UN official languages is desirable, as it may enhance the candidate's ability to produce material in multiple languages and engage with a broader audience.

Additional Notes:
This position is located within the UN News Section of the News and Content Branch, part of the News and Media Division in the Department of Global Communications. The agreement for this position is for a maximum duration of six months, with the number of multimedia packages to be produced determined in discussion with the commissioning office, depending on available funding. It is important to note that the United Nations does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process, including application, interview, processing, or training.