Support to Multimedia Production: 20th Anniversary of the Tehran Convention
Lead the creative development and production of a promotional video for the Tehran Convention.
Overview
Lead the creative development and production of a promotional video for the Tehran Convention.
You have:
- Experience in video editing for digital or social media platforms.
- Proficiency in professional editing tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve.
- Ability to create visually engaging motion graphics and clear, synchronized subtitles.
- Experience in developing creative concepts from raw data or archival materials.
- Attention to detail and the ability to maintain brand consistency.
- Experience with 2D animation or advanced motion graphics (After Effects).
- Familiarity with environmental or intergovernmental (UN) communications.
- Good written communication skills in both English and Russian.
Contract
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The Online Volunteer will be asked to: ● Develop the script and creative concept: Draft a narrative that highlights the Convention's milestones and future goals. ● Video Editing & Production: Edit existing archive footage, photos, and branding materials provided by the Secretariat. ● Content Enrichment: Identify and suggest additional visual elements or motion graphics to enhance the storytelling. ● Post-Production: Add professional transitions, background music, and simple motion graphics/animations. (narrative in video approx. 3–5 minutes) ● Multilingual Integration: Create and hard-code subtitles in both English and Russian to ensure regional accessibility. ● Format Adaptation: Produce final video files optimized for various platforms (e.g., horizontal for the official website/YouTube and vertical snippets for social media).
The Tehran Convention Secretariat is seeking an Online Volunteer to lead the creative development and production of a promotional video celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Convention. The selected online volunteer will work remotely under the supervision of the Tehran Convention Officer to produce a compelling narrative (approx. 3–5 minutes) along with shorter "teaser" clips for social media.
The Online Volunteer should have: ● Experience in video editing for digital or social media platforms. ● Proficiency in professional editing tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve. ● Ability to create visually engaging motion graphics and clear, synchronized subtitles. ● Experience in developing creative concepts from raw data or archival materials. ● Attention to detail and the ability to maintain brand consistency.
Additional desirable skills: ● Experience with 2D animation or advanced motion graphics (After Effects). ● Familiarity with environmental or intergovernmental (UN) communications. ● Good written communication skills in both English and Russian.
Potential interview questions
| Describe a time you effectively edited a video for social media. | The interviewer wants to understand your practical experience in video editing for digital platforms. | Share specific details about the editing project, tools used, and the outcome. |
| How do you approach creating motion graphics that engage viewers? | This question assesses your creative process and technical skills in motion graphics. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you maintained brand consistency in a project? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to ensure subtitles are synchronized with video content? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you approach developing a narrative from archival footage? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Tell me about a project where you had to integrate feedback into your video edits. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What tools do you prefer for video editing, and why? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you keep up with trends in video production and editing? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |