Search for Common Ground
Media Consultant - Short-Documentary Production
Search for Common Ground, Rosen, Minnesota, United States
Overview
Media Consultant - Short-Documentary Production for the Grassroots to Global (G2G) project – Palestine. Duration: July – November 2025 Location: West Bank, Palestine Client: Search for Common Ground (Search) Objective
Search is seeking a Media Consultant to co-create a 5–7-minute documentary that captures the essence of the G2G project in the West Bank. The film should reflect the project’s themes, progress, and challenges, and be developed in close coordination with local organizations in the project and the Search team. Scope of Work
Develop a creative documentary concept and production plan Develop 4–6 spotlights to be used by Search and the G2G initiative Deliver up to 2 briefing workshops for participants of the G2G initiative Film project activities, interviews, and contextual footage Monitor and integrate project dynamics and challenges into the storyline Edit and deliver a final, fully mastered version of the documentary and the spots Maintain regular coordination with Search throughout the process Deliverables & Timeline
Documentary concept and production plan – August 2025 Raw footage and on-site filming – September 2025 Edited first cut of documentary – October 2025 Final mastered version (5–7 minutes), up to 4 spotlights – November 2025 Duration
The assignment runs July to November 2025 Location
Work conducted across various locations in the West Bank (e.g., Jericho, Ramallah, Jenin, Hebron, Bethlehem); key filming spots to be determined in coordination with the project team Qualifications
Proven experience in documentary filmmaking and visual storytelling Strong cinematography and post-production skills Familiarity with the Palestinian context and conflict-sensitive approaches Experience working with communities and civil society actors English proficiency is required Application Requirements
Applicants must submit the following, in compliance with the Palestinian Ministry of Economics requirements: An updated CV A short bio, including up to four examples of relevant work A brief proposal outlining the creative approach and work plan Evaluation Criteria
Relevant experience and qualifications: 40% Quality and relevance of past work: 35% Proposed approach and work plan: 25% Shortlisted candidates may be invited for interviews or asked to provide additional information. Submission & Deadline
Proposal Deadline: 30 August 2025 As with any job description, the position holder may be required to undertake other duties broadly in line with the responsibilities above. Only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. See www.sfcg.org for full details of our work. Compliance & Equality
All Search employees must adhere to the values: Collaboration, Audacity, Tenacity, Empathy, Results. Search enforces the Code of Conduct and related policies on Anti-Workplace Harassment, Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Conflict of Interest, and Anti-Fraud. Search is committed to safeguarding the interests, rights, and well-being of children, youth, and vulnerable adults with whom it is in contact and to conducting programs and operations safely. Search for Common Ground does not discriminate on race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status in any activities or operations. See our Code of Conduct and Privacy Policy for details.
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Media Consultant - Short-Documentary Production for the Grassroots to Global (G2G) project – Palestine. Duration: July – November 2025 Location: West Bank, Palestine Client: Search for Common Ground (Search) Objective
Search is seeking a Media Consultant to co-create a 5–7-minute documentary that captures the essence of the G2G project in the West Bank. The film should reflect the project’s themes, progress, and challenges, and be developed in close coordination with local organizations in the project and the Search team. Scope of Work
Develop a creative documentary concept and production plan Develop 4–6 spotlights to be used by Search and the G2G initiative Deliver up to 2 briefing workshops for participants of the G2G initiative Film project activities, interviews, and contextual footage Monitor and integrate project dynamics and challenges into the storyline Edit and deliver a final, fully mastered version of the documentary and the spots Maintain regular coordination with Search throughout the process Deliverables & Timeline
Documentary concept and production plan – August 2025 Raw footage and on-site filming – September 2025 Edited first cut of documentary – October 2025 Final mastered version (5–7 minutes), up to 4 spotlights – November 2025 Duration
The assignment runs July to November 2025 Location
Work conducted across various locations in the West Bank (e.g., Jericho, Ramallah, Jenin, Hebron, Bethlehem); key filming spots to be determined in coordination with the project team Qualifications
Proven experience in documentary filmmaking and visual storytelling Strong cinematography and post-production skills Familiarity with the Palestinian context and conflict-sensitive approaches Experience working with communities and civil society actors English proficiency is required Application Requirements
Applicants must submit the following, in compliance with the Palestinian Ministry of Economics requirements: An updated CV A short bio, including up to four examples of relevant work A brief proposal outlining the creative approach and work plan Evaluation Criteria
Relevant experience and qualifications: 40% Quality and relevance of past work: 35% Proposed approach and work plan: 25% Shortlisted candidates may be invited for interviews or asked to provide additional information. Submission & Deadline
Proposal Deadline: 30 August 2025 As with any job description, the position holder may be required to undertake other duties broadly in line with the responsibilities above. Only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. See www.sfcg.org for full details of our work. Compliance & Equality
All Search employees must adhere to the values: Collaboration, Audacity, Tenacity, Empathy, Results. Search enforces the Code of Conduct and related policies on Anti-Workplace Harassment, Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Conflict of Interest, and Anti-Fraud. Search is committed to safeguarding the interests, rights, and well-being of children, youth, and vulnerable adults with whom it is in contact and to conducting programs and operations safely. Search for Common Ground does not discriminate on race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status in any activities or operations. See our Code of Conduct and Privacy Policy for details.
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