United Nations - Event Producer and Editor

Event Visualizer is needed in New York, United States.

Client: United Nations

Location: New York, NY

Job Description

The Events Producer and Editor will support the creation of impactful events in support of the SDGs and the mandate of the office. The role requires delivering events in the Goals Lounge that offer a blueprint for action grounded in collaboration, innovation, and hope.

Requirements

Qualifications/Special Skills:

• A first-level degree from a university or an institution of equivalent status.
• A minimum of two years of experience in editing or a related field is required.
• Experience in creating videos and graphics for outreach materials is required.
• Experience in the production of high-level events and special projects is required.

Languages:

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in oral and written English is required.
• Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

Work Location

New York

Expected Duration

9 months

Duties and Responsibilities

This position is located in the United Nations Office for Partnerships. The incumbent will support all initiatives of the UN Partnerships and report to the Chief of Service for Outreach and Advocacy, working closely with other team members.

• Develop the overall event concept, including implementation planning and development of branded video packages.
• Participate in planning meetings to define objectives, audience, and technical requirements of individual programs.
• Help develop concept notes, scripts, run-of-show documents, and storyboards.
• Edit graphics, video packages, and branding assets for broadcast use.
• Assist with technical setup (camera, audio, lighting) and rehearsals.
• Direct and operate cameras for live sessions and ensure broadcast quality productions.
• Edit recordings for on-demand distribution.
• Configure and record multi-channel content through Blackmagic Hyperdecks.
• Archive and organize recorded content onto external drives.
• Operate Panasonic UE-150 PTZ Cameras (4k 30) for live and pre-recorded productions.
• Camera switching on Blackmagic ATEM 2 M/E Constellation Production Switcher for live and pre-recorded productions.
• Edit the entire film, with multiple rounds of notes.
• Work with the director to create a sizzle reel of the film.
• Re-connect final sound mix and final color to picture lock for final export.
• Serve as the editor for all episodes and sketches using Premiere Pro, Audition, and After Effects while building and growing the social media following.
• Provide technical specifications for implementation and liaise with AV teams and vendors.
• Participate in regular planning meetings, present to internal stakeholders, and provide creative rationale for design choices.
• Collaborate with content teams to interpret themes in the events.
• Collaborate with other offices of the UN to facilitate and broadcast events.
• Integrate motion graphics, projection mapping, or interactive installations.
• Deliver a comprehensive final event package.
• Prepare a post-project presentation summarizing design outcomes, challenges, innovations, and lessons learned.
• Perform other duties as required.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.