Video Production Analyst, Media and Communications Branch, Division for External Relations, New York, P-2

The Position:

The Media and Communications Branch is seeking a multimedia professional with proven video filming, studio management and editing skills to handle video production in line with UNFPA’s communication priorities.

The Video Production Analyst position is located in the Media and Communications Branch, Division for External Relations in New York  and reports directly to the Multimedia Specialist. The candidate will work closely with colleagues in the Media and Communications branch  to identify multimedia needs, provide guidance, production assistance and carry out the principal responsibilities listed in the scope of work below.

 

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled.  UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

Job Purpose:

The Media and Communications Branch is responsible for supporting the implementation of UNFPA’s Strategic Plan by developing and implementing a communications strategy that promotes UNFPA’s work, builds trust, and drives political and public support for UNFPA’s development and humanitarian mandates. This work relies on communications, marketing and advocacy strategies that help drive visibility among multiple audiences across all channels, engage and motivate support through compelling written and multimedia content, campaigns and activities. 

Under the guidance of the Multimedia Specialist, the Video Production Analyst  will support the branch in communicating UNFPA’s programmes and advocacy goals by producing, editing and filming video content. The candidate will be responsible for filming and editing original content at headquarters and field programmes, managing UNFPA’s film studio in New York, and supporting regional and country offices with asset creation, production and distribution guidance.

 

You would be responsible for:

• Pitch, produce, shoot and edit original video content for UNFPA's internal and   external channels, including our global social media platforms, global website and content created for news media distribution.
• Ensure the video content produced is of high production quality and adheres to UNFPA's ethical guidelines.
• Support content gathering missions in country offices in collaboration with the multimedia team.
• Update and maintain video production guidelines including technical requirements for versioning for our various platforms.
• Support the management of video production with agencies, production companies and freelancers.
• Edit and distribute timely humanitarian and development footage to news organizations via UNifeed and UNFPA’s news alert, in collaboration with the media team. 
• Shoot and edit original video content featuring the Executive Director and other senior leaders including social media packages, live interviews, events, conferences and field coverage.
• Design, operate, and maintain the UNFPA video studio for recording and live interviews, and provide training to staff members on studio operations.
• Handle photography for in-house events, conferences and the Executive Board sessions as and when required.
• Keep abreast of and implement the latest filming and editing techniques, equipment, and resources, including editing software, music and stock footage sites, and news wire services.
• Develop and share guidance on multimedia considerations and aspects of production to support colleagues at global, regional and national levels. 
• Maintain the branding guidelines and consistent look and feel of video produ