About Department of Global Communications

Department of Global Communicationsis part of the United Nations system, working to promote international cooperation and address global challenges. As a UN entity, it contributes to the organization’s mission of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting international cooperation in solving international problems and encouraging respect for human rights.

Job Summary

This consultancy provides an opportunity to contribute specialized expertise to Department of Global Communications’s mission in international cooperation and sustainable development. Working in United States, you will apply your professional skills to address complex challenges in international cooperation and sustainable development and support the organization’s programmatic objectives. This role offers the flexibility of consultancy work while contributing to meaningful international development outcomes with global impact.

Key Details

• Job Title:Field Videographer – Trinidad and Tobago
• Grade:CON
• Location:New York, United States
• Department:Department of Global Communications
• Contract Type:Consultancy
• Salary Range:$50,000.0 – $120,000.0 USD annually

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: Bachelors degree or equivalent in communication, journalism, video, film and television or related areas.
• Academic Qualifications: A High School degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the university degree.
• Academic Qualifications: A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in communication, journalism, video, film and television or related area is required.
• Academic Qualifications: Experience in video filming and editing is required.
• Academic Qualifications: Experience in proper lighting techniques and sound recording is required.
• Academic Qualifications: Equipped with a professional video camera, a tripod, portable lighting, and microphones is required.
• Academic Qualifications: Experience filming and producing in international settings is desirable..
• Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• Language: For the post advertised, fluency in English is required.
• Language: Knowledge of another UN official languages is desirable.

Skills

• This function is located in the UN Video Section of the News and Content Branch, within the News and Media Division (NMD) in the Department of Global Communications (DGC).
• The individual contractor (videographer) will report to the UN Video producer.
• The field videographer will film interview(s) and B-roll of a United Nations Youth Offices Young Leader for the SDGs, in an international setting, providing footage for UN Video’s production(s).
• Full rights to all footage recorded is granted to the United Nations.
• Candidate must be equipped with a professional video camera (4K desirable), a tripod, portable lighting, and microphone b.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply