Digital Campaigns Video Producer, Communications Campaigns Service

Result of Service - Delivery of 10 social media videos for global advocacy campaigns and UN evergreen topics, adaptable for languages

• As a final deliverable, provide each video in English with text, mp4; video with no text to allow for translations; text template of video for future re-use; all project files with layers clearly marked up in Adobe Premiere and/or After Effects

• Training session on adaptation of files for translation

  Work Location Home-based

  Expected duration 6 months

  Duties and Responsibilities - Script, produce and edit short-form campaign videos (9:16, 1:1, primarily 10-second, 30-second and 1-min cuts) for the UN’s Global Social Media accounts around its key priority campaigns, predominantly Instagram and Twitter

• Find emerging social video and content trends to participate in when it makes sense for the UN around its key campaign areas and pitch new ideas

• Script creative copy for video centered around call-to-actions or key messages around the UN’s global campaigns. This includes breaking down complex concepts into engaging language to raise awareness and inspire actions for positive change.

• Research and source footage, images and audio (including trending sounds on social)

• Script and storyboard video based on key messages provided. Allow for two rounds of feedback.

• Research and source footage, images and audio (including trending sounds on social). UN to license footage, image and audio, where needed.

• Production includes soundmixing, colour balancing, subtitling and simple motion graphics. Production may include voiceover and/or speaking on camera (not required).

• As a final deliverable, provide each video in English with text, mp4; video with no text to allow for translations; text template of video for future re-use; all project files with layers clearly marked up in Adobe Premiere and/or After Effects.

• Campaign topics can include, but are not limited to, Water Conference, Countering Hate Speech, Sustainable Development Goals, Climate Action, Peace and Security and general social evergreen videos.

• Coordinate with relevant units (social media and video units), as needed

  Qualifications/special skills - BA in Digital Media, Social Media Production, Social Marketing, Video Production, Film, Multimedia, Journalism, Advertising, Media Arts or related field is required

• At least 5+ years of relevant experience in social media video production and post-production, ideally with a campaigns and advocacy marketing lens is required

• Experience working for international organizations, design firm, advertising or in-house creative department is required

• Expertise in creative copywriting and scriptwriting for social media video required (e.g. Explainers, PSAs, Campaign Videos, etc) is required

• Expertise in Adobe Premiere is required

• Basic knowledge of After Effects / motion graphics is required

  Languages Excellent knowledge of English is required. An intermediate knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is desirable.

  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.