UN News Stringer (Portuguese) - Geneva, Switzerland
Organizational Context
The UN Secretariat's Department of Global Communications, specifically the UN News Section, is seeking a Portuguese-speaking Stringer based in Geneva. This role contributes to UN News' multilingual content production, enhancing global outreach by providing field-based reporting and local perspectives on UN activities, with a focus on SDGs, human rights, and climate issues.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this role is to produce and deliver up to twenty approved multimedia content packages in Portuguese from the field. This content will enrich UN News' offerings by incorporating local voices and field-based storytelling, focusing on key UN priorities such as the SDGs, human rights, climate action, health, gender equity, youth engagement, and AI. The stringer will contribute to the relevant UN News website and social media platforms, ensuring diverse and impactful communication of the UN's work to a Portuguese-speaking audience. The role aims to enhance understanding and engagement with the UN's global agenda through compelling, localized narratives.
Responsibilities
The UN News Stringer will liaise with Unit Chiefs to plan and produce quality multimedia content (text, audio, video) reflecting UN priorities and news developments in the target region. This includes pitching story ideas, agreeing on timelines, and employing diverse storytelling approaches for news and social media. Responsibilities involve researching verifiable sources, writing stories and scripts, editing content, and creating multimedia packages for UN News platforms, ensuring local angles and audience relevance. The stringer will also coordinate technical arrangements, organize interviews, and adhere to UN News editorial guidelines, including ensuring proper permissions and copyright. This role requires sound editorial judgment and due diligence in all content production.
Work Experience
A minimum of two years of experience in broadcast or digital journalism in Portuguese is required. Experience in the full range of multimedia feature production is essential. Experience in video production, filming, editing video and audio material, and digital content publishing is desirable.
Skills
Broadcast/digital journalism, multimedia production (text, audio, video), content creation, storytelling, research, scriptwriting, editing, video production, audio production, digital content publishing, editorial judgment, adherence to guidelines, Portuguese language proficiency.