Media Officer

ELaf RD:

• To learn more about Elaf RD’s work and its policies on safeguarding and accountability, please visit this link: https://elaf.ngo/

Important notes before starting to apply for the job vacancy:

• Applications in languages other than English will not be reviewed.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Please do not wait for the deadline to apply for the job vacancy.
• Please submit your application as soon as possible. The Human Resources team will review CVs once they are received, and qualified candidates will be contacted as soon as possible to conduct interviews to close the job vacancy.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage and carry out the acquisition of visual and audio-visual material in the field, including by creating and following media production schedules in line with content development plans, as advised by the Operations Manager.
• Create high-quality, publication-targeted photography collections and video segments featuring Elaf RD Syria’s programmatic activities in accordance with specific public information and fundraising campaign briefs or in response to requests by the Operations Manager.
• Develop, plan, record, and edit written and audio-visual interviews with communities, beneficiaries, and staff members.
• Draft field-sourced stories in association with defined content collection plans as well as independently developing new storylines.
• Establish and manage a system of offline/online media storage and retrieval, and keep archives of content and associated data secure, accessible, and up to date.
• Regularly produce, collate, categorize, and archive visual and audio-visual recordings of Elaf RD Syria programme activities and operations.
• Oversee and support the visual and audio-visual documentation of Elaf RD Syria programme activities and operations by various field teams and establish a system of inter-departmental documentation coordination.
• Work with the Media assistant to provide coaching and technical supervision in the production and editing of written narrative content and photography.
• Prepare and deliver training in advanced audio-visual production and post-production techniques for other members of the Elaf RD Syria Communications and Media Department.
• Develop and execute a training plan for Elaf RD Syria’s teams on visual and audio-visual documentation and information collection in the field

Requirements (essential)

• University education in a communications or media discipline, or university education in another discipline and documented, substantive formal training in visual and audio-visual production.
• At least 2 years of experience in a similar, communications and/or media related role.
• Proficiency in narrative content development and storytelling, including in scripting short-form video.
• Demonstrated experience and skills in photography, videography (including post-production), and sound recording and editing.
• Journalistic and media writing skills, including the ability to plan and conduct interviews.
• Advanced technological skills, including in the installation and operation of media hardware and software and offline/online content filing and data management systems.
• Intermediate written and spoken English language skills.
• Advanced skills in written and spoken Arabic.

Requirements (desired)

• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Experience or skills in design for print or multimedia.
• Motion graphic design skills.
• Experience in developing and conducting training in visual and audio-visual media production and documentation techniques.

Soft Skills:

• Ability to work proactively and interact effectively with team members.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and ethical work practices.