United Nations Secretariat: ASSOCIATE TV/VIDEO PRODUCER [Temporary]

Assistant Producer is needed in New York, United States.

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Client: United Nations Secretariat

Location: New York, NY

Contract: Temporary

Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the UN Video Section, in the News Content Branch, in the News and Media Division, of the Department of Global Communications (DGC). The UN Video Section produces video content highlighting a wide range of priority themes and issues on the United Nations agenda, including climate change, the Sustainable Development Goals, human rights and gender equality.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinating TV/video coverage and distribution on matters related to peacekeeping and other issues and priorities by:
• (a) Producing, editing and distributing peacekeeping videos products through liaison with producers in field offices;
• (b) Proposing TV/video stories about peacekeeping with the managing editor of UNifeed;
• © Researching, producing, shooting, writing scripts as well as metadata and editing and distributing unified video products from UN Headquarters and the field, including Peacekeeping Missions;
• Initiating and executing video production about peacekeeping by:
• (a) Conducting research on video coverage/products around key UN Peacekeeping themes and campaigns; editing scripts and repurposing video packages from contributors across the system;
• (b) Liaising with audio-visual staff in peacekeeping missions and gathering video from the field;
• © Producing monthly metrics reports about the media reach of stories of the UN’s Peacekeeping work;
• (d) Writing and editing scripts and story synopses;
• (e) Assisting video producers with broadcast, web and social media productions on various issues and priorities for the UN;
• (f) Supporting the video section in motion graphics and other animated visual elements to enhance video storytelling in UN products;
• (g) Executing any other tasks requested by the supervisors.
• Maintaining accurate data on peacekeeping-related video material and facilitates access to such material as needed.
• Provides guidance to, and may supervise, more junior staff and serve as Officer-in-Charge, in the absence of the UNifeed Chief of Unit.

Competencies

• Professionalism: Knowledge of the UN and its specialized agencies. Knowledge of the needs of the international broadcasting sector, and ability to meet news demands with sound political judgment. Demonstrated experience in video production. Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in communications, journalism, media studies or related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in public information, video production including shooting and editing, journalism, international relations, public administration is required. Experience in a newsroom and writing about international affairs in a journalistic news style, is desirable. Experience in re-purposing/re-versioning TV content for broadcast and digital platforms is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Special Notice

• This position is temporarily available until 29 February 2024 with possibility of extension. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment.