Field Videographer - Cambodia
Film interviews and B-roll footage for UN Youth Office's Young Leader for SDGs.
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Overview
Film interviews and B-roll footage for UN Youth Office's Young Leader for SDGs.
You have:
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in video filming and editing is required.
- Speak the language of the interviewee.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in communication, journalism, video, film and television or related areas.
- Equipped with a professional video camera, a tripod, portable lighting, and microphones is required.
- Stable connection to internet and ability to send videos online is required.
- Knowledge of another UN official languages is desirable.
- Experience filming and producing in international settings is desirable.
- Employment verification letters are required.
Contract
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Result of Service
Broadcast quality footage of interview(s) and B-roll of a United Nations Youth Office’s Young Leader for the SDGs, shot according to UN Video’s instructions with correct lighting and microphones. Full rights to all footage recorded is granted to the United Nations.
Work Location
Phnom Penh, Cambodia and surrounding area
Expected duration
One to Three Days
Duties and Responsibilities
This function is located in the UN Video Section of the News and Content Branch, within the News and Media Division (NMD) in the Department of Global Communications (DGC). The individual contractor (videographer) will report to the UN Video producer. The field videographer will film interview(s) and B-roll of a United Nations Youth Office’s Young Leader for the SDGs, in an international setting, providing footage for UN Video's production(s). Full rights to all footage recorded is granted to the United Nations. The Individual Contractor (videographer) shall: 1) Liaise with relevant UN Video producer to agree on timelines and deadlines. 2) Attend online meetings with UN Video for specifics on how to shoot the interview and B-roll. 3) Film interview(s) and B-roll in designated location. 4) Full rights to all footage is granted to the United Nations. 5) Deliver interview(s) and B-roll footage upon completion to UN Video individual contractor manager using an online transfer method, such as WeTransfer, Dropbox, Google Drive. a. Candidate must be equipped with a professional video camera (4K desirable), a tripod, portable lighting, and microphone b. Requirements of filmed footage: Broadcast quality, landscape 16:9 aspect ratio videos, or as instructed by UN Video and IC Manager. 6) Follow UN Video guidelines, ensuring obtaining permissions and copyright, including written approvals for photos and video content, especially where minors are concerned. 7) Possesses a minimum of three (3) years of experience in video filming and editing is required. 8) Speak the language of the interviewee. 9) Employment verification letters are required. 10) Work samples may be requested.
Qualifications/special skills
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in communication, journalism, video, film and television or related areas. A High School degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the university degree. A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in communication, journalism, video, film and television or related area is required. Experience in video filming and editing is required. Experience in proper lighting techniques and sound recording is required. Equipped with a professional video camera, a tripod, portable lighting, and microphones is required. Stable connection to internet and ability to send videos online is required. Experience filming and producing in international settings is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN official languages is desirable
Additional Information
Special Notice: Due to the high volume of applications received, only successful candidates will be contacted.
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 your experience in video production and your approach to ensuring high quality footage. | The interviewer is assessing your background knowledge and practical skills in video production. | Mention specific projects, techniques you employed, and the outcomes. |
| How do you ensure that your filming adheres to copyright and permission requirements, particularly for sensitive content? | This question evaluates your understanding of legal aspects in videography. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you share an example of a challenge faced during an international filming project and how you resolved it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What equipment do you think is essential for achieving broadcast quality footage? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prepare for a filming session in terms of lighting and sound? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your ability to work under tight deadlines and frequent changes in project requirements. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you build rapport with interviewees to ensure comfortable and genuine responses? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Have you ever received feedback on your work? How did you respond to it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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