Communications Assistant
Organizational Context
This position is within the UN Video Section of the Department of Global Communications (DGC), News and Media Division. The section produces video content on UN priority themes like climate change, SDGs, human rights, and gender equality. The role reports to the Multimedia TV Producer/Managing Editor of UNifeed and the Chief of Arabic News.
Job Purpose
The Public Information Assistant supports the UN Video Section in producing and delivering daily UNifeed packages and website content. This involves researching diverse information sources, compiling data for communications products, and organizing special coverage with partners and media. The role also handles administrative coordination for training programs, manages video material distribution, and oversees film/video archives. A key function is assisting in the production, scriptwriting, and editing of news packages from Gaza and the field, including suggesting content ideas, selecting visuals, obtaining clearances, and preparing shot lists. The assistant will also record and edit events, conduct interviews, and monitor social media for feedback.
Responsibilities
Provide specialized assistance in the production and delivery of daily UNifeed packages and website posts. Research and compile information from various sources for communications products targeting external audiences. Organize and execute special coverage, coordinating with partners and media to highlight key events. Handle administrative coordination for special training and other programs. Oversee the distribution of video materials and manage film/video archives, ensuring proper safekeeping of visual materials. Assist in producing, scriptwriting, and editing news packages from Gaza and the field, including research, content suggestions, visual selection, obtaining clearances, and preparing shot lists. Participate in planning and executing daily UNifeed productions, including recording, directing shoots, digital editing, arranging interviews, and selecting speech excerpts. Prepare new material for the UNifeed website by researching, cross-checking information, and editing content to conform to UN standards. Monitor social media platforms for comments and feedback. Perform other assigned duties.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in public information, journalism, or international relations is required. This is reduced to five years with a first-level university degree. Experience in video production, including filming and digital editing, and experience in a news environment are essential. International field experience, producing for social media, and re-purposing TV content are desirable.
Skills
Professionalism, Client Orientation, Technological Awareness, Video Production, Digital Editing, Research, Information Gathering, Content Production, Media Coordination, Administrative Coordination, Archiving, Scriptwriting, Interviewing, Social Media Monitoring.