Communications and Multi-Media Editor

Create multimedia content for UN Verification Mission's social media.

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Application deadline 5 months ago: Wednesday 31 Dec 2025 at 04:59 UTC

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Overview

Create multimedia content for UN Verification Mission's social media.

You have:

  • High School degree or equivalent diploma is required.
  • Training or certificates in social communication, Journalism, multimedia, audiovisual or related areas is required.
  • A minimum of five (5) years of work experience in multimedia production and editing, communication projects or related field is required.
  • The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to three (3) for candidates who possess a first level university degree or higher.
  • Advanced knowledge of photography, video, animation, and proficiency in Adobe Suite platforms (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere, Audition) is required.
  • Experience in projects and videos with national public and private organizations for education campaigns is desirable.
  • Fluency in oral and written Spanish and English is required.

Contract

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Result of Service

  1. Videos, photos, images, animations, and development of audiovisual material for social media on the role of the UN Verification Mission’s mandate: a) Peace Agreement b) Comprehensive rural reform c) Social, political, and economic Reintegration d) Security guarantees 2. Media news monitoring, quarterly internal newsletter published, articles, statements and other products uploaded on the webpage.

Work Location

Bogota

Expected duration

3 Months

Duties and Responsibilities

Within the terms of organization's delegated authority and under the direct supervision of the Communications Officer, the individual contractor will undertake the following tasks: • Manage pre-production, production, and post-production of audiovisual and multimedia pieces for the Strategic Communications and Public Information Office. • Develop animations, motion graphics (After Effects), and graphic design support for digital pieces. • Carry out the photographic and audiovisual production of events organized by the Mission or in which the Mission participates. • Monitor news related to the Mission's mandates and areas of operation daily. • Provide support in the translation (Spanish - English) of audiovisual materials. • Provide support as webmaster for uploading content. • Provide support to the creation of the quarterly internal newsletter. • Updating photo platforms and other networks with material from regional offices. • Provide support to regional, subregional, and local teams on matters related to this role. • Perform other related duties, as required.

Qualifications/special skills

High School degree or equivalent diploma is required. Training or certificates in social communication, Journalism, multimedia, audiovisual or related areas is required. A minimum of five (5) years of work experience in multimedia production and editing, communication projects or related field is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to three (3) for candidates who possess a first level university degree or higher. Advanced knowledge of photography, video, animation, and proficiency in Adobe Suite platforms (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere, Audition), as well as any other 2D and 3D content editing tools are required. Experience in projects and videos with national public and private organizations for education campaigns is desirable. Advanced professional photography and video production is desirable. Training or certificates in social communication, Journalism, multimedia, audiovisual or related areas is required.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written Spanish and English is required. NOTE: Fluency equals a rating of "fluent" in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand) and "knowledge of" equals a rating of "confident" in two of the four areas.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

Potential interview questions

Describe a successful multimedia project you led and what your role was. This assesses your project management and teamwork skills. Outline your contributions and the project's impact.
How do you ensure the quality of multimedia content produced? This question evaluates your attention to detail and quality standards. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of how you handled a challenging multimedia production? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What techniques do you use for effective storyboarding? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you stay updated with the latest trends in multimedia production? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Tell us about a time you collaborated with a team on a multimedia project. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What software tools do you most proficiently use and why? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Explain how you prioritize competing deadlines in multimedia projects. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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