Communications and Video Production Fellow

ALTSEAN-Burma (the Alternative ASEAN Network on Burma), a Bangkok-based human rights group, works with a broad range of people from Southeast Asia and beyond, to promote the cause of human rights and democracy in Burma. Our advocacy, training programs, and strategic interventions to expand and sustain movements are even more critical after the military coup began on 1 February 2022. We are looking for a Communications and Video Production Fellow to support ALTSEAN’s web-based advocacy and to create video training content. ALTSEAN reserves the right to interview and/or appoint suitable candidates at its earliest convenience, so early applications are encouraged.

This position will give the successful applicant the opportunity to directly support key advocacy messaging to support a range of diverse actors opposing Burma’s military coup, AND contribute to building the capacity of a new generation of human rights activists. This position will suit an individual who is highly efficient, comfortable working in close collaboration with a team of diverse people, willing to work long hours and able to observe the discipline and security protocols of the office, while maintaining a sense of humor.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Experience in the Burma movement or other human rights movements.
• Experience in communications work, particularly communications for human rights or political advocacy.
• Experience with graphic design including infographics (preferably using Adobe Suite or Canva).
• Experience in video editing and other aspects of video production (preferably using Premiere Pro).

DUTIES

1. Assist in content development for and updating ALTSEAN’s website (Kualo Layerstripe) and social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Youtube.
2. Assist in the coordination of ALTSEAN’s MailChimp mailing list.
3. Create graphic and video content for social media to promote briefers, calls-to-action, and reinforce the organization’s advocacy messaging.
4. Support the filming and editing of training videos, including transformation of existing in-person workshop content into short videos.
5. Support the development of ALTSEAN’s communication and social media strategy.
6. Support the research team with additional research and writing to include in briefing papers and factsheets, including the monthly “CoupWatch”.Other duties as directed.

TERMS OF CONTRACT:

• Duration of 12 months. The successful applicant may be offered a fulltime position after 12 months, subject to work performance, team dynamics and funding.
• Minimum of 40 working hours per week, excluding public holidays.
• 12 working days annual leave per 12 months.
• Breakfast and lunch available free of charge at the office on workdays.

During 3 month probation period:

• Monthly allowance of (Thai Baht) THB 11,000.
• Reimbursement of up to THB 10,000 during the 3 month probation period for visa-related expenses (receipts necessary for reimbursements). The intern is expected to cover all initial visa and travel related expenses to Thailand prior to the commencement of the internship.
• Subsidized accommodation provided in a furnished room at the office or at an apartment used for security storage, depending on availability of either option, for the course of the probation period.

After satisfactory completion of 3 month probation, the fellow will:

• Receive a monthly living allowance of THB 11,000 and a monthly visa allowance of THB 13,000 on a cash-in-hand basis (THB 24,000 net per month). They will henceforth be responsible for their own accommodation and visa expenses.
• Receive on 1 July and 1 January, the equivalent of THB 500/month cash in hand contribution to health insurance for the months already worked.
• Be able to claim reimbursement to a maximum THB 500 /month for health expenditures (subject to production of receipts for allowed expenditure – medical, dental, medicines, vitamins, contraception, and therapeutic massage). Unused health allowance can accumulate and be claimed for larger bills incurred. Staff have the option of waiving reimbursement and instead requesting that this amount be used to top up the contribution to health insurance.

COVID-19 Note:

• This position is based in Bangkok. The successful candidate will be required to fund their own travel to Bangkok. A small subsidy will be available to reimburse costs associated with COVID tests, travel insurance, and quarantine (if necessary).
• ALTSEAN-Burma provides masks and sanitizers to staff. Staff are expected to maintain their vaccination status and refrain from activities that put them at risk of being infected or infecting others.