Senior Researcher and Content Producer at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Duties and Responsibilities

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. UN Environment's mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action. UN Environment's Communications Division communicates UNEP’s core messages to all stakeholders and partners, raising environmental awareness and enhancing the profile of UNEP worldwide.

Under the supervision of the Head of Multimedia, the Senior Multimedia Producer and Researcher (Internal Comms, Projects and Campaigns) will perform the following duties:

• Drive multimedia production, including scripting and research, for Internal Comms, Projects and Campaigns
• Liaise with Account Managers to identify, commission and manage the production of multimedia outputs
• Refine, develop and produce Key Message and Presenter-driven Explainer formats
• Produce user generated content
• Develop a strategy and blueprint to improve the impact and reach of the YouTube and data management platforms, restructure and run the platforms
• Ensure accuracy, clarity, cohesion and conformity with United Nations standards, policies and practice.

Qualifications/special skills

• A master's degree in media management, video production, communications, or other related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the master's degree.
• At least five years of experience working in multimedia production, film making and/or video for high-quality platforms. Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and other Creative Suite software is required.
• Prior experience shooting video and still photography on DSLR cameras and drone/aerial filming experience is desirable.
• Familiarity with 360 films and short-form video productions for social media use. Prior experience in the international arena, familiarity with the work of the UN is desirable.

Closing: 02 January 2023