Multimedia Associate

Position Title**: Multimedia Associate**
Duty Station**: Geneva, Switzerland**

Classification**: Professional Staff, Grade P2**
Type of Appointment**: Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension**
Estimated Start Date**: As soon as possible**

Closing Date**: 29 April 2024**
- Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading_
- UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and_
- non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the_
- benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants._

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Read more about diversity and

Applications are welcome from first
- Antigua and Barbuda; Barbados; Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo_
- (the); Cook Islands; Dominica; Fiji; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Holy See;_
- Iceland; Kiribati; Lao People's Democratic Republic (the); Madagascar;_
- Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Namibia; Nauru;_
- Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Sao Tome and Principe; Solomon Islands;_
- Suriname; The Bahamas; Tonga; Tuvalu; Uzbekistan; Vanuatu_

**_ Context:_**

The Department of Media and Communications (MCD) serves as the strategic hub for external
and internal communications activities within the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

The mandate of the Department is to manage and enhance the organization's global visibility,
communication and outreach. MCD offers invaluable support to IOM Headquarters, as well as
regional and country offices globally, ensuring a cohesive and impactful approach to
communication while positioning IOM as a global leader, contributing to understanding and
support for the organization's work. Moreover, MCD plays a pivotal role in shaping the narrative
surrounding migration-related issues and ensuring that IOM's mission, goals and activities are
effectively communicated to diverse audiences worldwide.

Under the direct supervision of the Multimedia Production Officer, the Multimedia Associate will
collaborate closely with other team members to support the technical production of audio and

video products for IOM for both internal and external dissemination across IOM. These materials
include podcast, audio and visual content for broadcasting channels, social media channels,
website, both recorded at HQ and using audio and video content from the field.

**_ Core Functions / Responsibilities:_**

1. Assist in preparing and reviewing short scripts and storylines for audio-visual content
intended for both external and internal dissemination.

2. Provide technical support to capture IOM activities for producing promotional content in audio
and video podcast formats.

3. Support in the production and post-production of podcast episodes, facilitating the delivery of
high-quality content.

4. Contribute to capacity-building efforts, including through IOM’s Our Weekly Lessons and
other relevant platforms.

5. Provide technical support to capture IOM activities specifically for Private Sector Partnership
content production, in alignment with campaign objectives.

6. Edit and produce flexible audio-visual content packages tailored for various PSP target
audiences, including individual giving, fundraising campaigns, private and corporate
philanthropic giving, and the Goodwill Ambassador programme.

7. Edit audio, video, and photo content for short-form fundraising purposes during emergency

8. Assist in managing multimedia assets, including organizing and archiving audio and video
files and updating IOM’s media library.

9. Assist in the development and implementation of multimedia production SOPs to maintain
consistency and quality across all content produced.

10. Assist the AV team in day-to-day needs as required.

11. Perform any other duties as assigned.

**_ Required Qualifications and Experience:_**

**Education**
- Master’s degree in Media and Communications, Photography or a related field from an

accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or,
- University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.

**Experience**
- Experience in capturing video and audio content in a studio setting.
- Experience in capturing video and audio content at live events.
- Experience in capturing video and audio content in on assignment/ in field operations.
- Experience in sound design, mixing and SFX editing.
- Experience in editing and producing video and audio content.
- Experience in script writing.
- Experience in content production planning.
- Experience working within UN settings.

**Skills**
- Fluency in audio production workflows for live recording;
- Fluency in using audio production equipment;
- Fluency in live sound mixing;
- Fluency in audio editing software, such as Adobe Audition, Audacity or similar;
- Fluency in sound design;
- Fluency i