Multimedia Assistant - JHB at Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Southern Africa

Accountabilities:

Interviews;

• Assist the Multimedia Producer with filming International Mobile Staff (IMS) interviews to gather unique stories for AV content production.
• Take photo portraits of all interviewees for upload to our database.
• Transcribe all interviews using transcription software and upload onto the story library database to prepare for scripting of the AV content.

Content Production;

• Edit AV content (interviews and “evergreen/always-on”) in line with MSF AV guidelines and processes, under the management of the Multimedia Producer and the Communications Manager (Input Team).
• Implement changes and edits to AV content throughout the review and approval processes, involving the Multimedia Producer and Communications Manager (Input Team).
• Participate in brainstorming and planning for new content projects.
• Assist the Multimedia Producer with the production of AV content to fulfil Section department communications needs, namely Fundraising (retentions), Operational Support Unit and Field HR.

Reporting;

• Ensure that all new content requests are logged and processed for reporting purposes.
• Update Multimedia Producer weekly on activities and production schedule.

Skills & Competencies;

• Adobe creative suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.).
• Excellent written and spoken English and ability to edit and caption materials in English.
• Proven organisational skills and ability to complete projects within set of deadlines.
• MS Office 365.
• Knowledge of other languages an advantage, particularly Portuguese, other Southern African languages.

Requirements;

• National Diploma or Bachelors degree in multimedia, photography, video production, or related qualification.
• Proven multimedia or communications work experience and portfolio of work.
• Experience in creating AV content for various social media formats.
• Content development experience.
• Adhere to the MSF principles and to our managerial values: Respect, Transparency, Integrity, Accountability, Trust, and Empowerment.
• Adhere to the MSF Behavioural Commitments.

Personal attributes;

• Organised, with excellent attention to detail and committed to quality.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Interested in acquiring new skills.
• Interest in medical humanitarian work
• Ability to work well both independently and in collaboration across teams and functions.
• Creativity and curiosity.
• Demonstrable personal initiative and drive for innovation.
• Cross-cultural awareness.
• Analytical thinking.
• Results and quality orientation.
• Planning and Organising.

Salary Benefits;

• Basic Salary: R17 955-79

Commitment;

• Contract Length - 3 months.