Consultant: YouTube, Podcast and Video Production Job at UNCCD - United Nations

Consultant: YouTube, Podcast and Video Production

UNCCD - United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification Remote | Home Based - May require travel Mid level
The consultant will enhance audience engagement for the G20 Global Land Initiative (GLI) by producing high-quality audio-visual content, including videos and podcasts. This role involves managing the YouTube channel, editing recordings, and implementing distribution strategies to expand reach and engagement. The consultant will work closely with the G20 GLI Communications Officer to align content with communication objectives and branding guidelines. The position requires expertise in video production and a strong understanding of environmental issues.
Candidate Requirements:
Master's degree in marketing, communications, or related field
Minimum two years of experience in video production
Experience producing and editing YouTube videos and podcasts
Knowledge of branding and audiovisual production workflows
Fluency in spoken and written English
Result of Service The consultant will strengthen measurable audience reach and engagement for G20 GLI through a consistent pipeline of professionally produced audio-visual products, including videos, podcasts and publication-ready recordings, distributed through a dedicated audio distribution channel and secondary outlets. Work Location Home-based. Expected duration 105 days between December 2026 and July 2027.
Duties and Responsibilities: The consultant will deliver audio-visual production, editing and channel management services to increase G20 GLI engagement with its community and followers. The consultancy will cover fortnightly Initiative podcasts, YouTube videos, on-demand editing of recordings supporting G20 GLI activities and events, and the implementation of distribution and dissemination strategies to expand channel reach, subscriptions and engagement.
Qualifications/special skills - A Master's degree in marketing, communications, public relations, digital media, journalism, law, social sciences or a related field is required. A minimum of two years of experience in filming, video production and post-production is required. Experience producing and editing YouTube videos, teasers and podcast content, and interpreting channel analytics, is required. Experience with branding and audiovisual production workflows is required. Knowledge of environmental challenges, land restoration and sustainable practices, and previous UN experience, are desirable.
Languages - Fluency in spoken and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
Additional Information Only individuals who can act as independent, individual economical operators are qualified to apply. Individuals who can provide their services only on account of an institution or enterprise are not eligible under this procedure. Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered "staff members" under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations Secretariat and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultant and individual contractor is responsible for determining tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws. For remote consultancies, the selected candidate will be required to have a laptop or desktop PC (with Windows 11 or newer) or Mac (with the latest MacOS update), as well as a reliable, high-speed internet connection. An Office 365 license will be provided by the UNCCD to enable the candidate to access official emails, SharePoint, OneDrive and other office applications, such as Word and Excel. Further computer requirements: An antivirus application which receives regular updates; Browsers must be a newer version with regular updates enabled; Regular Windows 11 updates should be enabled with Windows laptop or PC.
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