Title of Assignment: Senior Digital Producer

Name of Unit/Sector: News and Media Division

Place of Assignment: Geneva, Switzerland

Expected duration of Assignment: Six Months, renewable up to 24 months

1. Objective of the Assignment 

The consultant will support the News and Media Division in its response to rapidly increasing demand for original multi-media content highlighting the impact of the Organization’s work, and the use of intellectual property more generally, on human and community development around the world. The incumbent will pitch and produce a wide array of high-quality digital products for use on social media and related platforms for WIPO’s highest-level communications. This includes an ability to ideate and generate editorial content that can be transformed into digital formats in keeping with rapidly shifting trends and thematic areas on social media platforms and provide creative direction.

2. Deliverables/Services

The Digital Designer/Producer will carry out the following duties:

1) Design and implement an evolving video-first content direction for the Organization’s social media feeds, including the ideation and production of new products aimed at a wide, global audience with a focus on youth, women and small and medium-sized enterprises.
2) Conceive and create short video animations/productions and static imagery as part of a content team publicizing aspects of the Organization’s work as well as impact, field, human stories and «practical» content on intellectual property, innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship. The selected candidate will ensure that the end products meet WIPO standards as well as social media, web and television market requirements.
3) Lead an effort to innovate new visual and storytelling styles to ensure WIPO’s content is at the leading edge of trends related to users’ preferences for content on WIPO’s premium channels.
4) Collaborate on the implementation of WIPO’s new TikTok presence.
5) Produce static and animated digital graphics for social media and related channels, and related offline products as required in support of WIPO’s flagship events/reports (e.g. report on WIPO’s global IP services, Global Innovation Index etc).
6) Produce short videos and animations, based on stock footage and/or original visuals.
7) Ensure compliance with WIPO’s guidelines, deadlines, branding and design standards.

3. Reporting

The incumbent will report directly to the Senior Media Officer of the News and Media Division.

4. Profile 

a) At least 6 years of demonstrated knowledge of and professional experience in digital design.
b) A portfolio to demonstrate creative talent and professional skill set.
c) Knowledge of best social media creative practice.
d) High level of spoken and written English. Native-level or strong knowledge of French is an advantage.
e) Expert knowledge and practice of video development, production and post-production, and project management.
f) Proven creative and technical experience and skills in handling professional video applications and software packages – Adobe visual design software (e.g. Premiere Pro, After Effects). Ability to work in Final Cut Pro X is an advantage.
g) Excellent ability to work in a team and under pressure (editorial and technical constraints).
h) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
i) Ability to work well in a fast-paced, environment that requires a high degree of multi-tasking with minimal supervision.
j) Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Mac (Apple) video/audio applications, and the internet.

5. Duration of assignment and Payment 

The assignment is for an initial period of six months, with the possibility of renewal up to two years, in total.

Applicants are requested to provide an indication of their remuneration expectations in Swiss Francs (daily rate).

ICS contractors fall outside the coverage of employment contracts for WIPO Staff members and are not subject to the WIPO Staff Regulations and Rules. The contractor has no entitlement to vacation or sick leave, except for WIPO official holidays, or to medical insurance or staff pension. Absences from work will be deducted from the contractor’s payment on a pro-rated basis.