Consultant: YouTube, Podcast and Video Production

United Nations

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  • ONSITE
  • CONSULTING
  • BONN
  • Verified 2026-11-04
  • Source: United Nations public UN Careers board

Original job description

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 Background Note: Desertification, along with climate change and the loss of biodiversity were identified as the greatest challenges to sustainable development during the 1992 Rio Earth Summit. Established in 1994, the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is the sole legally binding international agreement linking environment and development to sustainable land management. The Convention seeks to support countries to address Desertification, Land Degradation, and Drought (DLDD). (www.unccd.int) The G20 (or Group of Twenty) is the annual international forum for the governments of 19 industrialized countries and the European Union (EU). The G20 Leaders' Declaration, issued on Sunday, 22 November 2020, launched a "Global Initiative on Reducing Land Degradation and Enhancing Conservation of Terrestrial Habitats" (G20 GLI). Building on existing initiatives and on a voluntary basis, the G20 countries share the ambition to achieve a 50 percent reduction in the amount of degraded land by 2040. The G20 GLI with oversight from UNCCD, will focus on capacity building, engaging the private sector and civil society and showcasing success. The G20 Global Land Initiative at United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification acknowledges the immense impact and outreach potential of immersive digital content and requires a skilled video production and editing consultant to create engaging, informative and impactful video products that amplify its messages and activities. The consultant will have expertise to produce cutting-edge interactive video and related-content for the G20 GLI YouTube account and will work under the will direct supervision of the G20 GLI Communications Officer. Duties & 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. - Understand the G20 GLI’s communication objectives, practices and guidelines and produce video concepts and products for YouTube that align with these goals. - Based on the available editorial calendar, propose, prepare and agree on a production calendar and the specific assets to be prepared and ensure required resources are requested for in time to meet deadlines. - Plan and prepare scripts or storyboards and produce concise, clear and engaging narratives. - Edit raw footage to produce polished videos, incorporating audio, graphics, animations, subtitling, language translation and sound effects, and as required including in different languages. - Optimize products for the G20 GLI YouTube account, considering aspect ratios, durations, platform-specific features, and in line with the G20 GLI Brand Guide. - Ensure content adheres to G20 GLI branding and representation guidelines and meets UN and industry standards of crediting and copyrighting materials. - On request, attend G20 GLI meetings and missions or accompany G20 GLI Staff to gather film footage and photographs on site where required. - Handle all production aspects, including pre- and post-production processes of video shooting and related logistics such as setting up equipment, lighting, sound, and directing subjects, talent or other camera operators. - Produce and publish one G20 GLI podcast episode every two weeks, coordinating editorial planning, topics, guests, recording arrangements, audio and video capture, editing, branding, captions, thumbnails, quality assurance and publication on the Initiative’s designated channels. - Edit recorded speeches, interviews, presentations, webinars, event sessions and other video material on demand to support G20 GLI activities and events, producing publication-ready full-length or shortened versions as requested and in accordance with agreed deadlines. - Ensure products are reviewed internally, feedback and revisions from UN and other critical or required stakeholders is incorporated where needed, and the final product is cleared for publication. - Work closely with communications, social media and substantive teams to plan and implement distribution and dissemination strategies for podcasts and videos, including coordinated cross-channel promotion, publication scheduling, search-optimized titles and descriptions, thumbnails, playlists, short-form excerpts and relevant partner amplification. - Actively promote and grow the G20 GLI YouTube channel through audience development and outreach, applying platform best practices to increase discoverability, subscribers, reach, watch time and meaningful engagement, and adjusting tactics based on performance data. - Monitor channel and content performance, including views, watch time, subscriber growth, shares, click-through rates and engagement, and provide monthly analytics, actionable recommendations and updates on dissemination activities. - Sort and store photographs, film footage and other materials gathered to facilitate accessibility to team and archiving for long term use. 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. In addition, a mobile phone will be required to enable Multifactor Authentication (MFA) through SMS or the Authenticator App. No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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