Associate Radio Producer
Organizational Context
The News and Content Branch of the UN Secretariat's Department of Global Communications is a multimedia service promoting UN ideals. It produces audio, video, and multimedia content in nine languages for global media. This Associate Radio Producer role is within the Kiswahili Unit, reporting to the Chief of the Unit.
Job Purpose
The Associate Radio Producer will research, write, and produce multimedia news and feature stories in Kiswahili for radio and web platforms. This includes rewriting official releases, covering conferences, and conducting interviews. The role involves daily review of news materials, updating web content, and acting as a media contact. Additionally, the producer will manage multimedia content, including videos and photos, for the UN News web page and social media, contributing to the dissemination of UN information and ideals globally.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include researching, writing, and producing multimedia news and feature stories in Kiswahili for radio and web. This involves rewriting official releases and features based on UN activities for online and social media platforms. The role requires undertaking travel for conference coverage and field reporting. Daily duties include reviewing press releases and official news materials for broadcast and online inclusion. The producer will also assist in updating the Kiswahili web page, serve as a media contact, conduct interviews, produce and edit videos, and post multimedia content across various platforms. Performing other required duties is also part of the role.
Work Experience
A minimum of two years of experience in public information, journalism, communications, or a related field is required. Experience in on-air radio presentations, multimedia broadcast journalism in Kiswahili, writing for online portals, technical multimedia production, and social media management is desirable.
Skills
Professionalism, including strong research, analytical, and on-air presentation skills; knowledge of radio broadcast journalism and international current affairs. Teamwork, involving collaboration and valuing colleagues' input. Planning and Organizing, with the ability to set clear goals, prioritize tasks, manage time efficiently, and adapt plans as needed.