Media and Communications Assistant

Food and Agriculture Organization


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Description

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As a UN Volunteer, you will support our multimedia content creation efforts aimed at raising awareness and promoting our activities. This will involve producing high-quality photos, short-form videos, and campaign materials that showcase the impact of our programs and the importance of animal health management. You will work closely with communication and technical staff to develop engaging storytelling that highlights our successes and ongoing challenges. Your contributions will not only enhance our visibility but also facilitate knowledge-sharing across stakeholders, ultimately supporting our mission to improve animal health and safeguard communities across the region.

Responsibilities

  • Filming and Editing Video Content Assistance: Assist team members to outline objectives for video projects focused on field missions, success stories and campaigns. Participate actively in on-location filming, ensuring high-quality footage is captured that aligns with project goals. During the post-production phase, utilize editing software to assemble and refine videos, incorporating graphics, music and voiceovers to create engaging narratives.
  • Photography Support: Support in capturing impactful photographs that highlight key moments and activities during FAO events and field visits. Provide assistance in selecting and organizing these images for easy access in a digital library and perform basic editing to enhance visual quality. Ensure that all photos are meticulously catalogued and readily available for future use in publications and online platforms.
  • Graphic Design Support: Assist the communications team to design visually appealing graphics for social media campaigns and outreach initiatives. This includes creating infographics, social media posts and promotional materials that clearly convey our messages and resonate with our target audiences.
  • Development of Creative Concepts: Participate in brainstorming sessions to generate innovative ideas for awareness campaigns. Provide constructive feedback and input on how to enhance storytelling through multimedia formats, ensuring that campaigns are both compelling and aligned with strategic objectives.
  • Content Management on FAO Platforms: Assist with the uploading and organization of multimedia content on FAO’s digital platforms, such as Flickr and YouTube including website. Ensure that all content is tagged and categorized appropriately for maximum visibility and accessibility, facilitating an easy user experience for stakeholders.
  • Digital Asset Management Support: Support the systematic organization and management of media files, ensuring that all digital assets are stored properly and are easy to retrieve. Implement best practices for file naming, categorization and archiving to maintain a comprehensive digital asset library of the FAO Digital Media Hub.
  • Participation in Meetings and Capacity-Building: Actively participate in relevant team meetings, providing updates on ongoing projects and collaborating on upcoming initiatives. Seek and seize opportunities for professional development through training sessions or workshops that enhance skills in multimedia storytelling and content creation.
  • Other Related Duties: Remain flexible and proactive in taking on additional responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor. This may include assisting with logistical arrangements for events, coordinating with external vendors, or supporting cross-functional projects that contribute to the overall mission of the organization.

Requirements:

  • Secondary Education, currently studying towards a degree in Media Studies, Communication, Journalism, Visual Arts, Humanities, International Relations, or related field.
  • Sustainable development and international cooperation.
  • Communications, media production, or humanitarian storytelling.

Source: https://app.unv.org/opportunities/1784888021261536

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