UN News Stringer (Kiswahili) job at United Nations Department of Global Communications | Apply Now

The Individual Contractor shall:

• Liaise with the relevant Unit Chief to discuss and plan producing quality multimedia (text, audio, and video) content on various issues in order to provide field-based narratives in relation to UN priorities, campaigns and news developments in the target audience region, with the possibility for other languages to version the regional story;

• Pitch story ideas and agree with commissioning office on timelines and content to be produced, incorporating a range of storytelling approaches appropriate for both news and social media platforms. May produce content on UN conferences or campaigns, as commissioned by UN News;

• Research content from verifiable sources, write stories and scripts, edit, and create multimedia (audio/video/photo/text) stories for UN News language platforms, consistent with global priorities, featuring local angles, and with special attention to beneficiaries and target audiences;

• Coordinate technical arrangements and organize interviews in the countries of assignment, as required;

• Follow UN News guidelines, ensuring basic editorial clarity and sound political judgment, due diligence regarding permissions and copyright, including written approvals for photos and video content, especially where minors are concerned;

• Possess well-rounded experience in broadcast/digital journalism and multimedia production, in the assigned languages. Skills in video production will be highly desirable.

• Ability to produce material in English or other UN News languages will also be desirable.

• References are required and work samples may be requested.

• If registration or accreditation of journalists is required by national/local authorities, proof of registration/accreditation should be provided.