Field Videographer - Uganda

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in communication, journalism, video, film and television or related areas. A High School degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the university degree.
  
• A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in communication, journalism, video, film and television or related area is required.
  
• Experience in video filming and editing is required. Experience in proper lighting techniques and sound recording is required. Equipped with a professional video camera, a tripod, portable lighting, and microphones is required.
  
• Stable connection to internet and ability to send videos online is required. Experience filming and producing in international settings is desirable.
  
• Languages
  
• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN official languages is desirable
  

• Liaise with relevant UN Video producer to agree on timelines and deadlines
  
• Attend online meetings with UN Video for specifics on how to shoot the interview and B-roll.
  
• Film interview(s) and B-roll in designated location.
  
• Full rights to all footage is granted to the United Nations.
  
• Deliver interview(s) and B-roll footage upon completion to UN Video individual contractor manager using an online transfer method, such as WeTransfer, Dropbox, Google Drive. a. Candidate must be equipped with a professional video camera (4K desirable), a tripod, portable lighting, and microphone b. Requirements of filmed footage: Broadcast quality, landscape 16:9 aspect ratio videos, or as instructed by UN Video and IC Manager.
  
• Follow UN Video guidelines, ensuring obtaining permissions and copyright, including written approvals for photos and video content, especially where minors are concerned.
  
• Possesses a minimum of three (3) years of experience in video filming and editing is required.
  
• Speak the language of the interviewee.
  
• Employment verification letters are required.
  
• Work samples may be requested.