Field Media Officernew

Location: Northern Rural Hama

Job summary

The position holder is responsible for documenting activities and projects in the field through photography and videography, producing visual content and human-interest stories in line with donor requirements and the organization’s visual identity, while adhering to media policies, protecting beneficiaries’ privacy, and organizing and archiving visual materials in accordance with the approved system.

Qualifications and education requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Media, Journalism, or an equivalent field.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Advanced knowledge of photography and videography equipment.
• Good knowledge of office applications and email systems.
• Advanced proficiency in photo and video editing software.
• Experience in journalistic writing and editing

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the media team to develop media plans and propose ideas and content that enhance the organization’s visibility and reputation.
• Monitor the implementation of the project’s media plan and ensure adherence to it.
• Comply with the organization’s approved media policy, guidelines, and related procedures, including documentation standards, visual identity, privacy protection, obtaining the necessary consent, and ensuring that no material is published or shared without approval.
• Capture photographs and videos during project implementation and field visits, in accordance with the media activities specified for the project.
• Conduct interviews with beneficiaries and ensure that their consent is obtained for the use of photographs and video documentation in accordance with approved procedures.
• Prepare and contribute to scripts for short stories, case studies, and success stories, as required.
• Edit and produce recorded videos to a professional standard that meets donor requirements and the vision of the Media Unit.
• Ensure that the organization’s visual identity is maintained across all its activities.
• Reproduce and frame photographs in accordance with the guidelines provided by the media team and donor requirements.
• Organize and archive visual materials using the approved archiving system, while maintaining backup copies to ensure data integrity and easy access.
• Attend regular meetings with the line manager, direct reports, and relevant colleagues to discuss updates and developments.
• Perform basic administrative tasks in coordination with the Human Resources Department, including developing and periodically updating job descriptions, performance evaluations, capacity-building plans, attendance monitoring, recruitment processes within the department/unit, and supporting HR decisions related to employees while encouraging team compliance.

Child Protection Policy:

Ataa Association considers any type of child abuse unacceptable, as it recognizes its responsibility to protect children from harm in all areas of its work. Ataa Association confirms that it is committed to ensuring a safe environment for children and takes a strict stance against any type of child abuse and exploitation.

Discrimination, Abuse and Harassment Policy:

Ataa Association provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment, and will not tolerate any form of discrimination, abuse or harassment (sexual or otherwise), on the basis of race, religion, origin, age, marital status, nationality, or disability. , or the military situation.