Rationale and context of the assignment: The Digital Strategy Section (DSS) within the Division of Communication, made up of Web, Social Media and Multimedia teams, work together to create compelling public-facing content and provide digital services within the organization. Through multiple platforms and in multiple languages, DSS draws attention to the many facets of UNICEF's work, encouraging public support, participation and action, as well as ensuring greater transparency and accountability.
Web stories, blog entries, photo essays, Facebook posts, Twitter campaigns, and videos for distribution via UNICEF.org, YouTube, news media and other outlets and platforms – all are a part of our digital storytelling. By measuring and testing our efforts, we also use data to inform content and engagement choices.
The Digital Strategy (DS) section of the Division of Communications at UNICEF is looking to hire a Video Editor/Producer with motion graphics experience to produce, shoot and edit video and graphics for video productions intended for online platforms.
Scope of Work:
Under the overall direction of the DS/DOC Head of Multimedia, the Video Editor/Producer will accomplish the following objectives:
Under the direction of the Head of Multimedia, coordinate with numerous people throughout the organization to personally research, structure, develop, assemble and produce multimedia (text, images, audio, video, interactive, etc.) coverage packages for breaking news, scheduled events and other content areas related to UNICEF Programs
Motion Graphics design, animation and editing for high profile video products
Responsible for conceptualizing and realizing graphic treatments on multimedia products
Ability to produce graphics for videos which utilize animation, info graphics, video footage and stills.
Ability to storyboard, present concepts clearly prior to realization
Maintain branding for UNICEF videos and affiliated media products
Edit videos as needed for UNICEF priority communications.
Undertake UNICEF video production and post-production, including managing media for Premiere, After FX, Pro Tools and related motion graphics and animation software
Work as needed on UNICEF NYHQ premises; all equipment and supplies will be provided
Work as required at own facilities utilizing own equipment and graphics editing tools
Liaise with the Head of Multimedia and Senior Producer to assist other video editors as needed
Develop multimedia packages on a quick turnaround, under tight and variable deadlines for social media and other online and broadcast platforms
Shoot and edit video and web material as needed for UNICEF priority communications.
Undertake UNICEF video production and post-production, including logging and digitizing source tapes, outputting final cuts to tape and web clips, audio editing and managing media for Adobe Creative Cloud, Final Cut After FX, Pro Tools and related technologies
Provide additional support to the Technical Specialist in overseeing all video post-production and equipment service, planning and related support to the Digital Strategy broadcast operation.
Work on UNICEF NYHQ premises; all equipment and supplies will be provided
Serve as HQ in-house videographer as required
Conduct recorded interviews; manage audio files in a variety of formats.
Work with video files in multiple formats
Gather information on an on-going basis; gain a thorough understanding of the organization; be extremely well-informed on international current events.
May be asked to work on weekends and/or travel
DSS senior producer will provide key messages, contents and data to be included in any video productions. The video editor/producer will also work closely with multimedia team to access footage as well as on technical oversight and coherence.
UNICEF will provide video, stills, data and key messages that can be used to develop videos.
UNICEF will provide consolidated comments on scripts and rough cut
UNICEF will provide guidance on graphic work based on institutional branding guidelines.
Responsibilities:
POST PRODUCTION
Motion graphics, animation and video editing
Edit video and web material as needed
Output final videos for web and broadcast distribution.
Sound mix
Assist producer in liaising with external production houses and distribution outlets
Troubleshoot technical problems
May be asked to work on weekends
Available for meetings with the Digital Strategy team as required to follow up the process developing the storyboard and approving the chosen creative direction as well as the visual design. UNICEF will be responsible for the approval of the final version of video products
Visual representation of characters, symbols and general graphics in the videos should work across different cultural/geographic contexts as the videos will be used to target audiences from a number of different countries.
The videos may be developed in multiple languages
The videos will incorporate a closing animation with UNICEF logo.
Only professional programmes for animation will be used.
The videos should be delivered in a digital format that can be used on YouTube, and other digital media tools (open files) as well as in TV broadcast quality.
The videos will pass to the exclusive ownership of UNICEF, including all use and distribution rights connected to them.
Duty Station: On-site, NYHQ
Travel: TBC
Supervisor and timeframes for reviewing milestones and performance: Tanya Turkovich, Head of Multimedia DS/DOC. Reviews conducted every 6 months and at the end of contract.
Performance indicators for evaluation of results:
Quality and quantity of graphics and edited video products assigned
Creative contributions to communications challenges
Level of organization of media
Standard UNICEF Performance Evaluations conducted every 6 months and at end of contract.
Timely delivery of deliverables and adherence to timeline and set deadlines.
Qualifications or specialized knowledge/ experience required:
Minimum of 5 years of professional video and audio editing experience
Skilled in motion graphics design, animation and video production.
Skilled in video shooting, lighting and sound
Skilled in the following industry tools: Premiere, After FX, Pro Tools and other professional post-production software.
Experience in digitizing and video streaming for the web and other multimedia services
Ability to operate the video production and editing equipment
Ability to edit materials from a culturally sensitive perspective
Willingness to work in a multi-cultural environment in a cooperative and professional manner, including observance of UNICEF product clearance procedures
Professional work ethic, integrity, and initiative
Knowledge of international development issues a plus
Advanced graphic design and typography skills coupled with the ability to weave a meaningful and compelling story
Artistic vision with a can-do attitude and the skills to back it up
Self-motivated, highly organized, collaborative, and able to create in a fast-paced and growing environment
Work effectively with minimal crew in pursuit of creative excellence
Exceptional communication skills, tact, and diplomacy
Remain current on industry trends and styles, able to integrate new technique and/or technology when appropriate
Proficiency in Mac platform, Non-linear editing - Adobe Premier, Audition, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, 2D/3D motion graphics – After Effects, HTML5, Flash (animation, composition, VFX, title sequencing is a plus) Color grading – Color or equivalent software
Post-production workflows, appropriate media formats, and optimizing video for various outputs
Website or reel showcasing specific skills listed above
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