UN News Stringer (Chinese)

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Position Title: UN News Stringer (Chinese)
Location: New York City, China
Country: United States, China
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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 different sectors to fulfill its objectives. The UN News Section is part of the News and Media Division, which aims to provide timely and accurate information about the UN's work and initiatives.

Job Overview:
The UN News Stringer (Chinese) position is designed to enhance the UN's storytelling capabilities by producing and submitting multimedia content in the Chinese language. The role involves creating a maximum of fifteen 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 campaigns. This position requires a strong understanding of broadcast and digital journalism, as well as multimedia production skills, to effectively communicate the UN's messages to a Chinese-speaking audience.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Individual Contractor shall: • Liaise with the relevant Unit Chief to discuss and plan producing quality multimedia (text, audio, and video) content on various issues in order to provide field-based narratives in relation to UN priorities, campaigns and news developments in the target audience region, with the possibility for other languages to version the regional story; • Pitch story ideas and agree with commissioning office on timelines and content to be produced, incorporating a range of storytelling approaches appropriate for both news and social media platforms. May produce content on UN conferences or campaigns, as commissioned by UN News; • Research content from verifiable sources, write stories and scripts, edit, and create multimedia (audio/video/photo/text) stories for UN News language platforms, consistent with global priorities, featuring local angles, and with special attention to beneficiaries and target audiences; • Coordinate technical arrangements and organize interviews in the countries of assignment, as required; • Follow UN News guidelines, ensuring basic editorial clarity and sound political judgment, due diligence regarding permissions and copyright, including written approvals for photos and video content, especially where minors are concerned; • Possess well-rounded experience in broadcast/digital journalism and multimedia production, in the assigned languages. Skills in video production will be highly desirable. Ability to produce material in English or other UN News languages will also be desirable; • References are required and work samples may be requested; • If registration or accreditation of journalists is required by national/local authorities, proof of registration/accreditation should be provided.

Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent is required. A first-level university degree in communication, journalism, video production or related field is desirable. A minimum of two (2) years experience in broadcast/digital journalism in the assigned language(s) is required. Experience in full range of production of multimedia features is required. Experience in video production, filming and editing video material, is desirable. Experience in recording and editing audio material is desirable. Experience in digital content publishing, and incorporation of photos and graphics is desirable.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess at least a high school diploma or equivalent. A first-level university degree in communication, journalism, video production, or a related field is considered desirable and may enhance the candidate's qualifications for the position.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of two years of experience in broadcast or digital journalism, specifically in the assigned language(s). Candidates should have a comprehensive understanding of multimedia production, including experience in creating various types of content such as video, audio, and written materials. Experience in video production, filming, and editing is particularly desirable, as is experience in recording and editing audio material. Familiarity with digital content publishing and the integration of visual elements like photos and graphics is also beneficial.

Languages:
Fluency in Chinese is required for this position, as the primary focus is on 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 that aligns with the UN's broader communication strategies.

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 contract duration is for a maximum of six months. The role is expected to be full-time, and candidates should be aware that due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. It is important to note that the United Nations does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process, and applicants should be cautious of any requests for personal financial information.