Multimedia Production: Video Editing Support for UNV Communications

Organizational Context

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme promotes peace and development through global volunteerism. UNV works with partners to integrate volunteers into development initiatives and advocates for the recognition of volunteerism. The UNV Regional Office for East and Southern Africa is a key entry point for partners, offering UNV services and strategic guidance to government, UN entities, civil society, and the private sector, while overseeing field units in the region.

Job Purpose

This role supports the UNV communications team by transforming raw footage, interviews, and archival material into compelling visual narratives. The objective is to increase the visibility of UNV's impact and advocate for global recognition of volunteers. The video editor will create engaging content, including web stories, social media campaigns, and project showcases, highlighting the contributions of UN Volunteers across diverse regional and thematic portfolios. This assignment aims to enhance UNV's outreach and storytelling capabilities through high-quality multimedia production.

Responsibilities

The Online Volunteer will provide general video editing support under the guidance of the Communications Team. Key duties include editing raw footage into high-quality videos for various platforms (YouTube, X, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), performing color correction, incorporating motion graphics, and ensuring high-quality audio mixing. The volunteer will also add subtitles in multiple languages and integrate UNV branding elements according to guidelines. Collaboration with communications focal points is essential for refining edits based on feedback and storytelling objectives. Videos must be output in three different aspect ratios (16:9, 9:16, 4:5) and adhere to UNV's corporate identity and branding guidelines.

Work Experience

Professional experience in video editing and audio mixing is required. Proficiency in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve is essential. Strong verbal and written communication skills, along with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to work with diverse footage from different cultural contexts, are also necessary.

Skills

Proficiency in video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve), video editing, audio mixing, color correction, motion graphics, subtitling, and adherence to branding guidelines. Strong verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work with diverse footage are essential. Fluency in English is required.

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