Multimedia Technician

Multimedia Technician at Food and Agriculture Organization in Rome, Italy Post a job Jobs Funding Career Corner About Us Login/ Register Multimedia Technician at Food and Agriculture Organization Home Job Detail Multimedia Technician Food and Agriculture Organization Rome, Italy Experience: 3 to 5 Years Skill Required: Project and Program Management Apply By: 20-10-2023 Job Description The Office for Corporate Communication (OCC) is responsible for all corporate and internal communication activities of the Organization. It ensures coherence and consistency in FAO’s corporate messaging and communications’ outputs, as well as enables cost-effectiveness in use of communication-related resources across the Organization. The position is located in the Office of Communications (OCC) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy. Main Purpose: The Multimedia Technician performs a full range of technical video-related support and production services, providing for the smooth and efficient running of the Office. He/she ensures quality and consistency of the services provided. Supervision Received/Exercised: The Multimedia Technician reports to the Communication Officer (Multimedia), Digital and Multimedia Branch (OCCI). The incumbent operates independently and takes decisions on work priorities and exercises initiative for dealing with cases without precedents. Supervision received is focused on the quality of work outputs. He/she provides guidance and advice to other staff, as required. Working Relationships: The Multimedia Technician works closely with a wide range of colleagues, with central units and external clients, performing and coordinating support services, and providing technical coordination on the multimedia aspects for on-site events at FAO. Key Functions/Results: Carries out video filming and editing. Operates and maintains the studio production facilities, implementing technical procurement processes, and coordinating with multimedia service providers. Operates and maintains production studios and Electronic News Gathering (ENG) video equipment to shoot and edit content related to the activities of the Organization, both at headquarters and in the field. Assists in production and transmission of live events to broadcasters or online platforms. Acts as technical focal point, as needed, for production and distribution of video coverage of major events at FAO headquarters. Supports the Communication Officer (Multimedia)/Team Leader of the Multimedia team and the Senior Communication Officer (Digital Communications, Media Relations)/Head of the Digital and Multimedia branch in the technical and administrative coordination of internal and external media events, including procurement and the management of contracts with service providers. Provides specialized production and delivery including filming, editing and versioning of content for FAO channels, platforms and teams for a variety of communications needs. Collaborates with digital editors and producers to create compelling multimedia stories and products. Assists with the distribution of audio and video materials to broadcasters, digital and social media platforms. Assists with the management of video collection management on FAO’s digital asset management system, the Digital Media Hub. Keeps abreast of and implements the latest filming techniques, technical equipment and editing software, music and stock footage, and editing techniques including graphics. Sets up video production equipment for screenings and live events. Ensures the proper storage and safeguarding of video file archives at FAO headquarters. Operates and performs maintenance on video production equipment and manages vendor relationships for related goods and services. Updates list of video productions and equipment in OCC’s Video Library. Performs other related duties as required. Candidates Will Be Assessed Against The Following: Minimum Requirements: Education: Secondary School Education. Experience: Four years of experience in communications-related work, in particular operation and maintenance of video equipment. Languages: Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate – level B) of another official FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish). IT Skills: Very good knowledge of the MS Office applications, Adobe Premiere software, Internet and office technology equipment. Very good knowledge of the MS Office applications, Internet and video-conferencing and office technology equipment. Expert understanding of transmission of video and audio from field and headquarters for broadcast and other usage. At least a basic understanding of networking of computers and servers to support multimedia production in studios. Source: https://jobs.fao.org/careersection/fao_external/jobdetail.ftl?job2303029 Get instant alert on jobs and funding opportunities Register Here © 2021 IndevJobs. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer | Privacy Policy J-18808-Ljbffr