UN News Stringer (Portuguese)

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Position Title: UN News Stringer (Portuguese)
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 multiple countries around the world, with a significant presence in various regions, including Western and Central Africa, where this position is focused. The organization employs thousands of individuals across various sectors, including communications, humanitarian aid, and development, working collaboratively to achieve its goals.

Job Overview:
The UN News Stringer (Portuguese) position is designed to enhance the UN's storytelling capabilities by producing and submitting multimedia content in Portuguese. The role involves creating a maximum of ten 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 resonates with the target audience. This position requires a proactive approach to pitching story ideas, conducting research, and producing engaging content suitable for both news and social media platforms. The expected duration of this role is a maximum of six months, during which the stringer will be expected to deliver high-quality narratives that contribute to the UN's mission of informing and engaging the public on critical global issues.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the UN News Stringer include: • Liaising with the relevant Unit Chief to discuss and plan the production of multimedia content on various issues, ensuring that the narratives align with UN priorities and campaigns. • 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, writing stories and scripts, and creating multimedia stories (audio, video, photo, text) for UN News language platforms. • 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. • Possessing well-rounded experience in broadcast/digital journalism and multimedia production, with a strong emphasis on video production skills. • Providing references and work samples upon request, and ensuring compliance with national/local authorities regarding journalist registration or accreditation.

Required Qualifications:
The required qualifications for the UN News Stringer position include: • A high school diploma or equivalent is mandatory. • A first-level university degree in communication, journalism, video production, or a related field is desirable. • A minimum of two years of 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 essential. • Experience in recording and editing audio material, as well as digital content publishing, is desirable. • Familiarity with incorporating photos and graphics into multimedia content is also preferred.

Educational Background:
Candidates for the UN News Stringer position should possess at least a high school diploma or equivalent. A first-level university degree in communication, journalism, video production, or a related field is highly desirable, as it provides a solid foundation for understanding the principles of effective storytelling and multimedia production.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of two years of experience in broadcast or digital journalism, specifically in the assigned language(s). Candidates should demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of multimedia production processes, including the ability to create engaging content across various formats. Experience in video production, including filming and editing, is particularly valuable, as is familiarity with audio recording and editing techniques. Additionally, candidates should have experience in digital content publishing and the ability to incorporate visual elements such as photos and graphics into their work.

Languages:
Fluency in Portuguese 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 engage with a broader audience and collaborate with colleagues across different language units within the UN.

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 stringer will prepare content based on clear instructions from the commissioning office, typically the language Unit Chiefs, and will report directly to them. The agreement for this role is for a maximum duration of six months. It is important to note that the United Nations does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process, and candidates should be cautious of any requests for personal banking information.