Job purpose

Sitting in our Crisis Response team, this role will develop timely, hard-hitting communications content for digital campaigns which drives human rights impact across digital channels concepts and raw materials into evocative and compelling video and digital storytelling that’s on-brand and engages a diverse range of audiences online and on mobile.

The role requires an understanding of current affairs, campaigning, international advocacy and the fast-paced dynamics of breaking and ongoing armed conflicts and crises. With a focus on writing and video editing, experience with fact-checking, sourcing, copyright and consent is essential.

A technical knowledge of shooting, lighting, sound recording, and interviewing will also be necessary.

This role is a 2-year Fixed Term Contract until the end of 2025, with the possibility for extension.

About you

We are looking for an experienced content producer who has worked in a fast-paced environment with a strong background in Current Affairs and social media.

The successful candidate will have had an opportunity on writing and video editing, experience with fact checking and copyrighting. The candidate must be fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Main Responsibilities

• Craft a range of videos and other visual/creative outputs which presents Amnesty International’s Crisis Response research findings, helping us achieve our campaigning and advocacy objectives and position us within the wider media, advocacy and public debate on some of the biggest stories related to human rights violations in armed conflicts and crises.
• Work closely with colleagues across the department globally to make the most of research and campaigning opportunities. Ensuring strong presentation of AI’s Crisis Response content on Amnesty.org and other related web sites, with a particular eye to incorporating multimedia content.
• Key deliverables will include production/editing of videos for distribution on social media and websites as well as the creation of social media graphics and assets. Formats will include promotional social videos, news/reactive videos, explainer videos, B-roll, video newsletters as well as other forms of visual storytelling such as photo galleries.
• Lead on developing video and other multimedia concepts, proposals and scripts in close collaboration with colleagues across the Crisis Response Programme, as well as AI’s News & Media, Creative and Digital Engagement teams. Initiate and develop new content ideas, aiming for creativity/innovation in the way Amnesty can add value to news and campaign narratives on armed conflicts and crises.

Skills and Experience

• Proven track record of developing and delivering innovative digital content for international organizations, for use across multiple digital channels, languages, territories and time zones, with a solid understanding of different audience profiles and needs.
• A technical knowledge of shooting, lighting, sound recording, and interviewing.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation and written journalistic communications skills with experience of multiple stakeholder management.

Please see the attached job description for more information on responsibilities, skills and experience required.

ABOUT US

Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 10 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We reach almost every country in the world.

Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they’re denied. And whether we’re applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we’re all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected by everyone, everywhere.

At Amnesty International, we are passionate about what we do and we are proud of our achievements as a movement. To compensate our employees for the critical work they do, we reward them through a combination of an attractive and sector competitive salary and benefits package, high levels of engagement and involvement, and a commitment to employee development.

Benefits include 37 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays and grace days), pension scheme, employee assistance programme, life assurance and many more benefits designed to suit your own personal lifestyle. All of this, in a professional, engaging environment.

For further information on our benefits, please visit https://www.amnesty.org/en/careers/benefits/

WHAT WE HOPE YOU WILL DO NEXT

If you are talented, passionate about human rights and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world then we would encourage you to click ‘Apply for this Role’ below.

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N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy BEFORE the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities, therefore we recommend you apply now if you are interested.

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