Deadline: 8 November 2021
United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is currently seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Communication Specialist, Commissioning Editor – Photography in United States.
UNICEF works for a world in which every child has a fair chance in life.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Communication Specialist, Commissioning Editor – Photography will perform the following functions:
- Drive the creation, conceptualization and commissioning of professional quality photography and coordinating content from field offices
- Support section operations in the development of audience relevant multimedia products, including.
- Consulting with UNICEF stakeholders and policy-makers (communication and other specialists globally) with internal users of UNICEF content, including in HQ, regional, national and National Committee offices and with external users including UN and other programme partners, international media, etc. to define priority areas for programme, campaign and emergency coverage.
- Create/update/maintain and promote UNICEF multimedia guidelines
- Create and update as needed comprehensive guidelines on UNICEF multimedia assets – and related visual media – policies, rights negotiations and technical procedures/requirements and advocate for their broadest practice within UNICEF and externally, as appropriate.
- Support HQ photo assignments and related work
- Oversee HQ and OED requests for photo support, hiring of freelancers for these assignments as required, including arranging all briefings, logistics, contacts, access, etc.
- Manage the HQ photography team
- Manage UNICEF HQ photo team and ensure that all required administrative, financial and personnel policies are adhered to and that UNICEF resources are cost-effectively deployed.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have:
- Advanced University Degree in communications strategy, digital engagement, journalism, photojournalism, media and at least 5 year’s experience.
- At least 5 year’s progressive experience (preferably within an international context) in creating and commissioning professional photography and other content, particularly in developing countries.
- Ability to express clearly and concisely ideas and concepts in written and oral form.
- Proven background commissioning content production assignments across multiple digital platforms with a mind to the needs of various audiences and stakeholders.
- Ability to provide creative leadership to the development process, encouraging risk taking and innovation while identifying trends and opportunities for outstanding content.
- Fluency in spoken and written English is required.
- Knowledge of another UN language is an asset.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, visit UNICEF.
