[JOB] New Media Technology Expert, UNICEF

New Media Technology Expert
UNICEF Internet, Broadcast and Image Section, Division of Communication, UNICEF
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/fBdwxSzBBxjd/

DESCRIPTION
The Internet, Broadcast and Image Section (IBIS), of the Division of Communication at UNICEF NYHQ, requires a Technical Director to oversee technical and procedural aspects of video production and post-production.

Responsibilities:

– Coordinate the planning, installation and maintenance of media production infrastructure at UNICEF NYHQ. This includes a studio, VO recording suite, edit suites, Xsan, Final Cut Server, Episode, Presstore, and SDI tape decks.

– Advise on workflow, archiving and other procedures for the video and audio post-production group.

– Support video producers and editors.

– Advise on new technologies relevant to video and audio production, distribution and syndication systems.

– Build and maintain Final Cut Pro and Mac Pro Tools work stations.

– Coordinate installation of new equipment and new software solutions.

– May work nights and weekends.

Qualifications or specialized knowledge/experience required:

– Extensive experience in radio and audio production and post-production.

– Ability to work in a variety of video and audio production styles (including news, current affairs, advertising, corporate)

– Ability to operate and support video production, post production, and archiving equipment at a high level

– Knowledge of industry standards for audio and video production and post-production.

– Ability to multi-task and work under deadline pressure with minimal supervision.

– Excellent communication skills. Willingness to work in a multicultural environment in a cooperative manner.

– Professional work ethic, integrity, and initiative.

– Apple Certification in Xsan 2 Administration

– Apple Certified Pro – Final Cut Server 1.5

– Knowledge of international development issues is desirable

– Knowledge of United Nations languages (other than English) is desirable

MORE / LESSHOW TO APPLY
Submit all resumes to ibisapplications@unicef.org. NO phone calls please.