Public Information Officer - Webcast
Organizational Context
This position is within the Radio and Television Section, United Nations Information Service, Geneva, part of the Outreach Division of the Department of Global Communications. The Public Information Officer (Webcast) reports to the Chief of Unit, Public Information, and plays a key role in the UN's visual communication efforts in Geneva.
Job Purpose
The primary purpose of this role is to manage the live and on-demand video coverage of public meetings and events for the United Nations Human Rights Treaty Bodies and other significant gatherings at the UN Office at Geneva. This involves overseeing the scheduling, production, and distribution of webcast content via the UN Web TV platform and other streaming services. The incumbent will ensure high-quality, multilingual coverage, supervise webcast staff, coordinate post-production and editing, and manage the publishing of videos and metadata. The role also involves liaising with clients, coordinating with other UN broadcast units, and preparing audience reports, contributing significantly to the UN's global outreach and information dissemination.
Responsibilities
Oversee the scheduling, production, and distribution of daily live and on-demand webcast coverage for UN Human Rights Treaty Bodies meetings and other Geneva-based events, utilizing the UN Web TV platform and other streaming services. Supervise and guide webcast staff on editorial and technical aspects to ensure multilingual coverage. Coordinate post-production, editing using video cloud platforms and Adobe Premiere, and manage the uploading of videos and metadata to the UN Web TV website and social media. Liaise with clients and event organizers to plan and produce webcast coverage, coordinating with UNTV Geneva. Collaborate with the UN Webcast team in New York for technical assistance and platform updates. Prepare statistical reports on audience usage and technical workflow visualizations. Train new staff, consultants, and interns on webcast production hardware, software, and the UN Web TV video cloud platform. Oversee the setup of webcast encoders for live multilingual streaming and manage the production of creative video clips and infographics as needed.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of progressive experience in communications, broadcast engineering, multimedia production, computer science, or information systems is required. Essential experience includes Content Management Systems, streaming video technology, video editing, and producing/promoting video content on social media. Experience with media asset management systems is desirable.
Skills
Professionalism, strong communication skills (written and verbal), and technological awareness are essential. Specific technical skills include knowledge of streaming media technology, webcast production (live scheduling, pre- and post-production), Media Asset Management Systems (MAMS), video editing, and content management systems. Ability to analyze issues, apply technical and editorial expertise, manage teams, and adapt to new technology is also required.