Mobile Journalist

Job Title: Mobile Journalist

Reports to: Global Multimedia & Donor Visibility Manager

Liaises with: ROI, UK, US, In-Country-mainly field offices, External social networking

Audiences

Job Location: African Hub (Nairobi) – The successful candidate will be based in Nairobi, Kenya (candidates must be legally entitled to work in Kenya at the time of application) and will be required to travel to other Concern’s countries of operations (70% travel).

Contract Details: Fixed Term , One(1) Year Contract, renewable subject to availability of funds.

Job Summary:

The Mobile Journalist will play a key role in helping to shoot, produce and edit video content, photographic and written content. Creates content for multiple digital platforms, including web, mobile and social networks. Delivers compelling content using current production and web-delivery tools. Creates new content that enhances Concern Worldwide.

Main duties and responsibilities

• The Mobile Journalist will support the Multimedia Team and the Communications Directorate to conceive, plan, shoot, direct and edit video pieces; select or set up camera shots and graphics
• Operates audio, video, photographic and mobile equipment, video editing software and other production equipment
• Be available to travel within Africa/overseas (and at short notice) to gather personal stories and case studies and reflect these in a variety of multimedia assets
• Support the Communications Global Strategy by working with the Multimedia Team to conceive, write, film/photograph, edit content for Concern’s digital
• Record and edit video and photography content as required from overseas operations
• Writes complementary text pieces for content platforms
• Proven ability to produce content for social media channels
• Proven ability to conduct in-depth interviews
• Provides a steady stream of video content ideas
• Coordinates creative, technical and pre-and post-production activities to acquire quality video and audio content
• Produce and plan content for donor visibility
• Provides content development and user perspective by ensuring consistency throughout the site by ensuring that all content meets Concern’s digital editorial tone and style guide, visual guidelines and branding identity as specified by Concern guidelines
• Liaise with Concern’s dedicated digital team, as necessary
• Adapt information for dissemination through several channels, with particular focus on maximizing the level of media coverage and engagement
• Support the Communications Directorate in planning of field trips
• Provide training to field communication support staff on content gathering and/or managing local media

Others

• Adhere to and promote the standards outlined in the Concern Code of Conduct and associated policies to their team, beneficiaries, and be committed to providing a safe working environment
• Participating and contributing towards Concern’s emergency response, as and when necessary
• Take all possible measure to meet Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS)
• Any other duties as assigned by the Line Manager

Person Specification

Minimum Education, Qualifications & Experience Required:

• Degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism or English
• 5+ years proven experience creating and editing digital content
• Experience of developing content using mobile phone technology
• Expertise in operating consumer and prosumer production cameras (e.g., Canon 5D, 7D, T4i, Panasonic, Sony and iPhone)
• Working knowledge of the production process for local content, including studio set-up, remote production, editing and post-production including Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Lightroom and Photoshop
• Expertise and knowledge of filming, photography and interviewing
• Experience of communications through social networking sites, with specific relevance to development campaigning and donor visibility
• A track record of storytelling
• Knowledge and experience of tagging and metadata
• Knowledge and use of social networking media and the internet and an understanding of the role they play in conveying the aid and development work to different audiences
• Ability to travel freely between countries

Skills

• Excellent English both written and verbal skills to appeal to a broad range of audiences
• Well-developed analytical skills and excellent research capabilities
• Team player with excellent interpersonal, diplomatic and networking skills
• Must be able to problem solve, negotiate

Desirable

• Knowledge of Concern’s work and an understanding of the key humanitarian and development issues and the main target groups and audiences with whom Concern engages.

Safeguarding at Concern: Code of Conduct and its Associated Policies

Concern has an organisational Code of Conduct (CCoC) with three Associated Policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4), the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organisation, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a consultancy opportunity with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their consultancy contract. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies. Additionally, Concern is committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults and children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to do consultancy work or volunteer with vulnerable adults and children are recruited by us for such roles. Subsequently, being hired as a consultant with Concern is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.

Concern’ is the trading name of ‘Concern Worldwide’, a company limited by guarantee, registered number 39647; registered charity number CHY 5745, registered in Ireland, registered address is 52-55 Lower Camden Street, Dublin 2, Ireland. Follow Concern online: www.concern.net