Responsibilities
Under the general guidance of the Chief of the Video Section in the News and Content Branch, News and Media Division/DGC, the incumbent:
- Produces, films and edits high quality long-format, character-driven feature pieces and interviews for broadcast television and multimedia outlets, as required. Conducts research work for United Nations productions and co-productions; Pitches feature stories that directly relate to UN priorities; Proposes programme formats, technical approaches and innovations; Takes initiative in researching distribution partners; Oversees post-production and editing of video products; ensures proper archiving of all produced material.
- Coordinates and implements social media communication projects for the Video Section; Collaborates with Video Section's colleagues on identifying best practices for social media and other digital platforms; Develops, produces, drives and measures the success of digital platform strategies; Manages Video Feature Section's social media outreach including developing and posting content in close collaboration with other social media teams.
- hoots and edits high quality, fast-paced short packages for use in multimedia digital platforms and social media; Writes the content and approach of video treatments and scripts for news, feature and documentary stories.
- Trains colleagues within and beyond the section in shooting, editing and other related skills.
- Prepares budgets and oversees expenditure of productions; verifying that production work has been completed within the proposed budget.
- Organizes workflow to streamline video productions and ensure their harmonized look and feel in the highest professional standards.
- Undertakes any other assignments given.
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