Job Opportunities in South Africa

Key Responsibilities:

Assists the Digital Multimedia Specialist in developing and implementing visual storytelling to meet MSF Southern Africa’s objectives for various internal and external audiences through various productions drawing on the capacity to script-write, film and edit, photograph & design communication material. This will include shooting and selecting visuals/photographs and producing graphics, gifs/animations, and short—and long-form videos for online/social channels and internal communications.
Interviewing MSF international mobile staff (IMS) on their return from projects; transcribing and uploading these interviews to a database; and producing multimedia content from these interviews for use on our digital channels.

Content production:
Under the guidance of the Digital Multimedia Specialist, the Digital Multimedia Officer will develop and manage video projects from inception to delivery. This includes shooting, editing, and producing compelling video and multimedia content that is timely, relevant, and engages our audiences across multiple platforms, particularly short-format content for social media.
Support MSF Southern Africa Section departments by developing and producing design, video/multimedia content and video-based marketing or awareness-raising materials (videos for training, presentation, events, etc.).
Responsible for repurposing or re-editing existing international MSF content for a Southern African audience and developing evergreen content.
Provide input on multimedia strategy, video content, and dissemination in line with MSF Southern Africa's communications strategy.

Skills transfer, management and reporting:

• Act as a technical referent for MSF Southern Africa as a skilled and proficient user of the Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Premier
• Pro/Final Cut, Photoshop, and In Design) and train colleagues in some of these tools.
• Act as a technical referent on video production (standards, trends, etc.).
• Responsible for video and design equipment management.
• Responsible for maintaining the Multimedia Story Library by regularly uploading interview transcriptions.
• Assist with uploading of content to the Media Database.
• Compiles quarterly reports on the performance of content created within the Input Team.

Networking:
Liaison with MSF communications colleagues internationally and the other digital and video specialist units.
Works with the Multimedia Specialist to forge links and relationships with other multimedia content producers.
Support:

• Supports Field HR in debriefing MSF Southern Africa fieldworkers to generate video/multimedia content.
• Supports the Communication team with:
• IMS content production.
• Editing and re-purposing of multimedia from the Movement.
• Development of short-form videos for campaigns and evergreen content.
• Provides ad hoc support to all Section departments for internal multimedia production.
• Supports the Digital Multimedia Producer with filming or shooting on project visits and/or in an emergency response.
  

Requirements

Technical:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in audiovisual technologies or equivalent.
• At least four years of professional experience – in multimedia production, including filming, photo production, editing and script-writing.
• Experience in multimedia or web-based interactive productions.
• A robust photography and film or multimedia journalism portfolio.
• Proven experience in social media and digital communication.
• A good judgment of ethical aspects of communication, copyright and legal aspects.
• Experience within a facilities/post-production house.
• Proven writing abilities and capacity to adapt style to suit a range of audiences.
• Mac environment Competencies:
• Good knowledge of international news/ current affairs.
• Demonstrable understanding of humanitarian issues.
• Demonstrably understand Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) principles and how this translates to the digital multimedia and humanitarian environment.
• Demonstrate ability to work under pressure, managing multiple projects within tight deadlines.
• Team player.
• Creativity, curiosity, and demonstrable initiative.
• Cross-cultural awareness.
• Analytical thinking.
• Results and quality Orientation.
• Service orientation.
• Strong work ethic.
• Networking, planning and organising skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Strong customer service focus and excellent attention to detail.
• Adhere to the MSF principles and to our values: Respect, Transparency, Integrity, Accountability, Trust, and Empowerment.
• Adhere to the MSF Behavioural Commitments.

Preferable:

Preferable field experience as multimedia journalist, filmmaker, video producer or mobile journalism practitioner.
Experience in digital marketing environments or working on multimedia design and animation projects.
Terms and Conditions of Employment:

• Initial 12-month contract.
• Monthly Salary; R30 888 - 53
• 13th Cheque in November.
• 10% additional pension allowance.
• 100% Medical Aid Contribution.
• Transport allowance.
• Cell phone allowance.

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Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
MSF values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation and all other diversity characteristics.