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Mission and objectives
The mandate of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) is to promote sustainable and inclusive development and regional connectivity in the Asian and Pacific region. ESCAP’s role as a regional development arm of the United Nations Secretariat is to support its membership with policy-oriented research and analysis, normative support and technical assistance and capacity building, to respond to the development priorities and changing needs of the Asian and Pacific region.
Context
The Communications and Knowledge Management Section provides media, web and knowledge services, helping disseminate key messages and support progress towards meeting the 2030 Agenda in the region. The Library ensures that ESCAP staff have the data and research tools they need in order to provide reliable and relevant guidance to the region and provides access to its knowledge products via a variety of digital initiatives.
This position is located in the Communications and Knowledge Management Section (CKMS). The incumbent reports to the Associate Public Information Officer.
This position is located in the Communications and Knowledge Management Section (CKMS). The incumbent reports to the Associate Public Information Officer.
Task description
Under the direct supervision of the Associate Public Information Officer, and overall supervision of the Chief of the Section, the incumbent is required to perform the following functions:
• Serve as the primary photographer and videographer for the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) activities and intergovernmental meetings, as required, and edit photos and videos using professional software such as Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro, ensuring alignment with ESCAP’s visual identity.
• Coordinate on-ground photography and videography requests and scheduling. Ensure all assigned photographers and videographers are provided with the relevant ESCAP coverage guidelines.
• Ensure all coverage files are tagged with the relevant metadata and uploaded to the relevant outreach platforms like Flickr and CKMS archives.
• Film interviews or short video messages with senior officials of ESCAP or experts.
• Provide video production services, including setting up lights, shooting, drafting scripts and storylines, and post-production editing.
• Coordinate incoming multimedia and digital outreach product requests from Divisions and social media campaign implementation. Follow up with requestors for product requirements and briefs prior to commencing production.
• Produce multimedia and design products including infographics, motion graphics, social media cards, short videos and reels, and voxpop interviews.
• Assist with the content management of ESCAP outreach platforms and audiovisual assets database.
• Assist in reviewing incoming multimedia and digital outreach materials submitted against ESCAP branding and communications guidelines.
• Conduct background research to support multimedia production in relevant thematic areas, including new creative approaches and use of emerging technologies in multimedia production and digital outreach.
• Develop visual workflows, storyboards, and concepts to create engaging content for social media.
• Perform other communications and digital outreach duties as requested
• Serve as the primary photographer and videographer for the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) activities and intergovernmental meetings, as required, and edit photos and videos using professional software such as Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro, ensuring alignment with ESCAP’s visual identity.
• Coordinate on-ground photography and videography requests and scheduling. Ensure all assigned photographers and videographers are provided with the relevant ESCAP coverage guidelines.
• Ensure all coverage files are tagged with the relevant metadata and uploaded to the relevant outreach platforms like Flickr and CKMS archives.
• Film interviews or short video messages with senior officials of ESCAP or experts.
• Provide video production services, including setting up lights, shooting, drafting scripts and storylines, and post-production editing.
• Coordinate incoming multimedia and digital outreach product requests from Divisions and social media campaign implementation. Follow up with requestors for product requirements and briefs prior to commencing production.
• Produce multimedia and design products including infographics, motion graphics, social media cards, short videos and reels, and voxpop interviews.
• Assist with the content management of ESCAP outreach platforms and audiovisual assets database.
• Assist in reviewing incoming multimedia and digital outreach materials submitted against ESCAP branding and communications guidelines.
• Conduct background research to support multimedia production in relevant thematic areas, including new creative approaches and use of emerging technologies in multimedia production and digital outreach.
• Develop visual workflows, storyboards, and concepts to create engaging content for social media.
• Perform other communications and digital outreach duties as requested
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