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Multimedia Officer(P3)

Vienna | IAEA Headquarters

  • Organization: IAEA - International Atomic Energy Agency
  • Location: Vienna | IAEA Headquarters
  • Grade: Mid level - P-3, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Operations and Administrations
    • Renewable Energy sector
    • Monitoring and Evaluation
    • Nuclear Technology
    • Media, Multimedia and Public Outreach Section
  • Closing Date: Closed

Organizational Setting

The Office for Public Information and Communication provides objective, accurate and timely information about the IAEA and nuclear developments that fosters public understanding of the IAEA's global roles. It also provides advice to the Director General on relations with the media and organizes press briefings. The Office coordinates the communication activities for the rest of the house and assists in the media aspects of major IAEA events and conferences.

The Media, Multimedia and Public Outreach Section has corporate responsibility for relations with the media and the public, as well as for producing audio and video materials to promote the IAEA’s activities.


Main Purpose

Under the supervision of the Head of the Media, Multimedia and Public Outreach Section, the Multimedia Officer– produces videos and other public outreach content. In doing so, she/he raises the public profile and the visibility of the IAEA, increases public and media awareness about its work and expands online audiences, contributing to explain with visual materials in plain language scientifically and technically complicated issues involving the IAEA .


Role

The Multimedia Officer is\: (i) a communicator who finds strong and important IAEA stories to inform media and the public about them; (ii) a script writer who succinctly tells the IAEA story in a way that is easy to understand for an external audience; (iii) a video producer and editor with filming skills, who develops visually compelling public outreach material; (iiii) a technical video specialist who oversees the functioning of the IAEA studio (iv) a supervisor of the multimedia assistant and a coordinator of video/audio consultants’ work.


Functions / Key Results Expected

  • Identify suitable topics for video stories about the IAEA and its work.
  • Write and edit video scripts and produce videos about IAEA issues and activities that are important to publicise externally.
  • Collect footage at headquarters and in the field to help maximise synergies and create communication packages; maintain and make the best use of the existing IAEA collection of footage, and occasionally film herself/himself.
  • Build contacts with media distribution networks and broadcasters and ensure strategic placement and dissemination of IAEA video and other multimedia material.
  • Oversee video recordings of senior officials’ statements and interviews as required.
  • Review and assess the quality and suitability of video productions to be published on IAEA communication channels and propose guidance and in-house standards on these matters as appropriate.
  • Oversee and promote the Agency’s YouTube account.

Competencies and Expertise

 

Core Competencies

Name Definition
 
Planning and Organizing

Plans and organizes his/her own work in support of achieving the team or Section’s priorities. Takes into account potential changes and proposes contingency plans.
 
Communication

Communicates orally and in writing in a clear, concise and impartial manner. Takes time to listen to and understand the perspectives of others and proposes solutions.
 
Achieving Results

Takes initiative in defining realistic outputs and clarifying roles, responsibilities and expected results in the context of the Department/Division’s programme. Evaluates his/her results realistically, drawing conclusions from lessons learned.
 
Teamwork Actively contributes to achieving team results. Supports team decisions.

 

Functional Competencies

Name Definition
 
Knowledge sharing and learning

Actively seeks learning opportunities and actively shares knowledge and information with others; shares specialized knowledge, skills and learning from experience across different situations and contexts effectively.
 
Judgement/decision making

Consults with supervisor/manager and takes decisions in full compliance with the Agency’s regulations and rules. Makes decisions reflecting best practice and professional theories and standards.
 
Partnership building

Identifies and builds partnerships. Develops and maintains long lasting partnerships to strengthen relationships. Delivers programmatic outputs and acquires resources in support of Agency goals.
 
Analytical thinking

Analyses information to identify cause and effect relationships and correlations. Identifies critical elements and assesses consequences of different courses of action and proposes solutions.
 
Client orientation

Helps clients to analyse their needs. Seeks to understand service needs from the client’s perspective and ensure that the client’s standards are met.

 

Required Expertise

Function Name Expertise Description
     
Public Information and External Relations Creating Visibility for the Organization

Knowledge of the media landscape to keep abreast and apply the latest production techniques and most effectively deliver the IAEA message.

     
Public Information and External Relations Global Advocacy

Ability to explain the work of the IAEA in a simple, concise and interesting way to a non-scientific and global audience in a variety of formats.

     
Publishing Marketing

Capacity to promote the multimedia production with internal and external stakeholders.
     
Public Information and External Relations Multimedia Production

Skills required for sourcing stories and translate them into multimedia products, including for use on the web/social media.

     
Public Information and External Relations Political Acumen

Awareness of the background and sensitivity of international geopolitics and nuclear issues in which the IAEA is engaged.


Qualifications, Experience and Language skills

  • University degree in communications, journalism, film academy or sciences. Advanced University degree is an asset.
  • At least 5 years of relevant working experience in developing, producing and editing multimedia packages, including at an international level.
  • Proven ability to produce videos that are accessible and understandable to the general public.
  • Demonstrated experience in filming and operating a video studio is desirable.
  • Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.

Remuneration

The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $58583 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 25366, dependency benefits, rental subsidy, education grant, relocation and repatriation expenses; 6 weeks' annual vacation, home leave, pension plan and health insurance


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Applications from qualified women and candidates from developing countries are encouraged

Applicants should be aware that IAEA staff members are international civil servants and may not accept instructions from any other authority. The IAEA is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in carrying out its mandate. As part of the United Nations common system, the IAEA subscribes to the following core ethical standards (or values)\: Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for diversity. Staff members may be assigned to any location. The IAEA retains the discretion not to make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade or with a different contract type, or to make an appointment with a modified job description or for shorter duration than indicated above. Testing may be part of the recruitment process
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