Multimedia Producer
Ref. 231077
Location Belgium-Brussels
Application Deadline 15-Oct-2023, 10:59:00 PM
Salary (Pay Basis): 4,843.70Euro (EUR) Monthly
Grade G11-G15
\*Pending Budget Approval\*
SUMMARY
NATO’s public diplomacy efforts serves a vital function within the Alliance by communicating its purpose and priorities to audiences worldwide. In fulfilling this role, the Public Diplomacy Division (PDD) actively strengthens NATO’s public image, thereby fostering trust in and support for the Alliance. The Division also acts as coordinator for strategic communication activities across all NATO civilian and military bodies and commands.
The Communications Services (COM) Section, PDD’s digital outreach team, enables PDD to take a landscape approach to digital communication, including the strategic conception, acquisition, production, management, marketing and distribution of multimedia content to engage the Alliance’s audiences in NATO missions, events, operations and activities. PDD-COM comprises two interlinked teams that manage, respectively: content planning, creation and marketing; and NATO’s communication platforms and infrastructure, to include NATO’s broadcast operations and the NATO website. The multimedia producer, under the overall direction of the head of the content team and the day-to-day supervision of the head of multimedia, is a member of NATOChannel, the multimedia arm of the content team – our visual storytellers.
The multimedia producer is a keen visual communicator who closely follows industry trends and emerging technologies in digital media. S/he will conceive and produce a full range of platform-tailored, engaging and impactful multimedia content including reels, edited videos, animations, photos, graphics and other visuals. The objective is to engage NATO’s audiences through @NATO and @NATOPoRusski social media and the NATO.int website. While NATO’s own platforms are the primary distribution channels, the incumbent will also prepare B-roll packages and other products for use by international media. S/he will interact with a full range of stakeholders to create and distribute content efficiently and to the highest standards. In addition, s/he will provide guidance to internal and external content creators.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL
The incumbent must:
· have a university degree in communication, visual arts, journalism, from an institute of a recognized standing, or a curriculum related to defence and security;
· have 3 years’ experience as a multimedia producer or in a similar role;
· demonstrate excellent creativity and have proven expertise in engaging audiences through visual storytelling, with the ability to translate complex ideas into compelling multimedia content in line with the latest social media trends;
· possess proven experience in producing innovative social media promotion packs, adapting storytelling and formats to each social media platform to increase audience engagement and uptake;
· be able to keep abreast of the fast changes in the social media landscape, and adapt content accordingly;
· demonstrate sound political judgment and ability to navigate complex and sensitive issues while maintaining a diplomatic approach;
· be proficient in video editing with Adobe Premiere Pro and photo editing with Adobe Photoshop/Lightroom;
· Knowledge of other software included in the Adobe Creative suite, particularly After Effects, as well as other professional video editing tools, is a plus;
· be willing to deploy, on occasion, to demanding environments and to work on event coverage outside normal working hours, including at short notice;
· delivering content autonomously, under pressure of tight deadlines;
· possess the following minimum levels of NATO’s official languages (English/French): V (“Advanced”) in one; I (“Beginner”) in the other.
DESIRABLE
The following would be considered an advantage:
· experience working in an international environment;
· experience in generating marketing copy and knowledge of marketing multimedia content, in general;
· experience building effective relationships within and across teams and dealing with external media crews and production companies;
· experience producing content localised for diverse audiences;
· experience producing coverage from inhospitable environments, including areas of conflict and post-conflict;
· knowledge of international political affairs, including familiarity with NATO and other European or Euro-Atlantic institutions;
· a higher level in NATO’s second language and/or knowledge of other NATO and/or partner country languages.
MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES
Expertise Development
Keep abreast of social media trends and continuously explore new techniques for enhancing multimedia production. Maintain pace with the evolution of digital platforms to increase audience engagement with NATO content.
Project Management
Organise and oversee all of the elements necessary to deliver projects of highest quality on time. Proactively provide editorial and production support to external contractors. Foresee requirements and make needs known to internal and external stakeholders well ahead of time. When preparing coverage, secure all production logistics, including checking working order of production equipment, securing access and/or accreditation, booking transportation, etc.
Information Management
Contribute to team planning and reporting. Coordinate multimedia content through the approvals process, with careful attention to version control. Participate in such activities as uploading content to the multimedia portal for use by broadcasters, and archiving content, being sure to follow all protocols related to file naming, tagging, metadata, etc.
Stakeholder Management
Ensure follow-up with internal and external stakeholders, including military and civilian authorities in the field, in order to secure approvals and complete multimedia projects as planned.
Knowledge Management
In a Microsoft Office environment, quickly and professionally write scripts, to include shot list alongside script, time-codes, elements (text, graphic overlays, etc.), insertion points and voice-over duration. Write features for the web and marketing copy, as required and per professional standards.
Perform any other related duty as assigned.
INTERRELATIONSHIPS
The incumbent reports to the Head of Multimedia, PDD-COM. S/He works in close collaboration with other staff members of COM. The incumbent will also liaise with other sections within PDD, as required, and with points of contact NATO-wide, as well as external contractors.
Direct reports: N/a
Indirect reports: N/a
COMPETENCIES
The incumbent must demonstrate:
· Achievement: Works to meet standards;
· Analytical Thinking: Sees basic relationships;
· Clarity and Accuracy: Checks own work;
· Conceptual Thinking: Sees patterns based on life/work experience;
· Customer Service Orientation: Takes personal responsibility for correcting problems;
· Empathy: Reads non-verbal cues and understands meanings;
· Impact and Influence: Takes multiple actions to persuade;
· Initiative: Is decisive in a time-sensitive situation;
· Teamwork: Cooperates.
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Job Type: Full-time
Salary: €4,850.00 per month
Schedule:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in 1030 Brussel