Multimedia Content Producer

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Position Title: Multimedia Content Producer
Location: New York
Country: United States
Deadline Date: Not specified

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 regions worldwide, with a significant presence in South America, where it engages in numerous initiatives to support local communities and promote the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The UN News Section, part of the Department of Global Communications, plays a crucial role in disseminating information about the UN's work and impact globally, producing content in multiple languages to reach diverse audiences.

Job Overview:
The Multimedia Content Producer will be responsible for creating and submitting a maximum of thirteen (13) multimedia content packages in Spanish, aimed at enhancing the UN News Language Units' efforts to provide local voices and field-based storytelling. This role will focus on showcasing the UN's actions related to the SDGs, human rights, and climate issues through various media formats, including text, audio, and video. The producer will work closely with the relevant Unit Chief to develop story ideas, plan production timelines, and ensure that the content aligns with UN priorities and campaigns. The position requires a strong understanding of multimedia production and the ability to craft compelling narratives that resonate with target audiences.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Individual Contractor shall: • Liaise with the relevant Unit Chief to discuss and plan the production of quality multimedia content on various issues, providing field-based narratives related to UN priorities and campaigns. • Pitch story ideas and agree on timelines and content to be produced, incorporating diverse storytelling approaches suitable for news and social media platforms. • Research content from verifiable sources, write stories and scripts, and create multimedia stories for UN News language platforms, ensuring alignment with global priorities and a focus on beneficiaries. • Coordinate technical arrangements and organize interviews in the countries of assignment as required. • Adhere to UN News guidelines, ensuring editorial clarity and sound political judgment, and manage permissions and copyright issues, particularly concerning minors. • Demonstrate well-rounded experience in broadcast/digital journalism and multimedia production in the assigned languages, with skills in video production being highly desirable. • Provide references and work samples as requested.

Required Qualifications:
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, along with a full range of multimedia production experience. Desirable qualifications include experience in video production, filming and editing video material, recording and editing audio material, and digital content publishing, including the incorporation of photos and graphics.

Educational Background:
The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent as a minimum educational qualification. A first-level university degree in communication, journalism, video production, or a related field is preferred, indicating a foundational understanding of media production and storytelling techniques.

Experience:
Candidates must have experience in broadcast/digital journalism in the assigned language(s), demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of multimedia production processes. Experience in producing a full range of multimedia features is required, with additional experience in video production, filming, and editing being desirable. Familiarity with recording and editing audio material, as well as digital content publishing, is also beneficial.

Languages:
Fluency in Spanish is required for this position, as the primary content will be produced in this language. Knowledge of English and other UN official languages is desirable, as the UN operates in multiple languages and the ability to produce material in these languages can enhance the role's effectiveness.

Additional Notes:
This position is located in the UN News Section of the News and Content Branch, within the News and Media Division (NMD) of the Department of Global Communications (DGC). The contract duration is a maximum of six months, with the number of content packages determined in discussion with the commissioning office and dependent on funding availability. All packages must be approved in advance. It is important to note that the United Nations does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process, ensuring a fair and transparent hiring process.