Video Editor for Social Media Campaign (Remotely)
Institute for War & Peace Reporting (IWPR) is an independent not-for-profit organization that works with media and civil society to promote positive change in conflict zones, closed societies, and countries in transition around the world. Under the projects entitled AJAD are funded by the Department of State.
IWPR works to Empower Syrian civil society to advance justice and accountability efforts in Syria through documentation of human rights abuses, linkages with international accountability mechanisms, community-level advocacy, and awareness-raising on transitional justice issues.
IWPR is requesting to hire a Video Editor for Social Media Campaign – Remotely; for the upcoming 6 months, this period can be renewed if deemed necessary, for IWPR- Lebanon.
Scope of work:
Prepare a schedule of work with IWPR’s Senior Media Specialist
Implement IWPR’s branding policy
Manipulate and edit video pieces in a way that is invisible to the audience
Trim footage segments and put together the sequence of the short videos
Input music, dialogues, graphics and effects
Create rough and final cuts
Ensure logical sequencing and smooth running
Continuously discover and implement new editing technologies and industry’s best practices to maximize efficiency
Add the translated subtitles to the videos
Qualifications:
A degree in media, journalism, or similar
At least three (3) years of progressively advanced video editing experience
Strong theoretical and practical background in video editing
Solid experience with digital technology and editing software packages (e.g. Avid
Media Composer, Lightworks, Premiere, After Effects and Final Cut)
Demonstrable video editing ability with a strong portfolio
Creative mind and storytelling skills
Proficiency in Arabic
Working experience in development or humanitarian environment is desirable
Proven familiarity with the work of Syria and have an excellent understanding of the conflict issues and community security is a huge asset
How to apply
If you are interested in submitting a quotation for the anticipated subcontract kindly send an email request before 4 July 2019 to [email protected] to receive the full RFQ. We will respond by email with a soft copy of the RFQ.