Communications, Media And Audio-Visual Officer

ROLE PURPOSE:  To strengthen communication activities by developing and facilitating materials, and which support media, audiovisual and communications objectives of programmes and projects. The main focus of the job is: to raise Save the Children programmes visibility through the production and generation of communication and multimedia resources and materials to liaise with media to disseminate information on Save the Children programmes in media outlets and build maintain the organisation’s good notoriety with media and the general public to strengthen Lebanon Country Office external communications in order to promote the rights of the child and to contribute to Save the Children International as a child rights organisation to strengthen internal communications within Lebanon Country Office. to work with other groups and agencies in the pursuit of common objectives to liaise with Save the Children International and regional head offices in developing clear messages, planning strategies and  events KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: Resource generation to highlight the needs of communities or show the success of programmes   Interview community members and develop case studies and stories based on the needs of the organization or the requests of Save the Children country members, regional office and global office. Take, caption, upload and, as appropriate, publish, photos about successes and needs in Save the Children projects. Video shoot community members and children in Save the Children programmes, edit footage and produce videos that highlight the success of programmes or to amplify the voices and the needs of children.   Media                        Follow-up and maintain relationships with media based Lebanon, pitch stories as appropriate, write press releases, and respond to (refer) media requests as needed, alternatively encourage and support partner organizations to facilitate media related activities. Contribute to the planning and organizing of launching events, press conferences and others related to SC in country office. Liaise and maintain contact with members and implement communication activities including facilitating media visits and working within incoming media and communications surge support during emergencies. Monitor coverage of key child related issues in media, SC coverage on national, regional and international levels and keep track in a database.   Online and Social Media   Report stories and examples of results according to annual plans and deadlines. Stories should also be reported on a regular basis to be published on the OneNet and Save the Children Lebanon Website Update and feed into the Lebanon OneNet page and the Save the Children Lebanon Website. Develop and explore appropriate use of social media tools (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc) to ensure a higher visibility for SC in Lebanon. Update and feed into InterAgency information portals.  Work with programme staff and partner staff to plan and develop communications and campaigns’ materials in print, audio visual, and electronic to achieve country programme and corporate communications’ objectives. Advise and support programme and fundraising staff in preparing and reviewing documentation and other material to be used for fundraising and relations with donors and other stakeholders regionally. Collect stories and document impact of SCI’s work in the field to support fundraising, awareness-raising, and advocacy’s country objectives.   Communications support to programme Advise and support programme staff with communication activities in emergency response situations, according to Emergency Preparedness Plans.  Lead the planning and co-ordination of media visits, in liaison with Save the Children International regional and head offices. Support in the development and implementation of media and communication plans to maximise programme impact, minimise brand risk, and support programmes’ advocacy objectives.  Contribute to the development of media, communication plan and related policies and procedures. Branding Advise the office on planning and production of new publications and visibility material.  Proactively develop a high profile for Save the Children in the Lebanon through the production of high quality, well researched, and well written products (in a variety of mediums) reflective of the dual mandate portfolio, responding quickly and appropriately to external requests for information, especially in emergencies Advise that the materials follow SCI brand guidelines, sign-off procedures and checklists for publications, including publishing agreements.  Ensure that the branding and communication guidelines of Save the Children are uniformly and consistently followed across the Lebanon Country Office. Review and edit proposed and on-going communication activities, publications, and relationships to assess potential brand and organizational risks and alert regional and country director or senior management staff of these.     Visibility   Ensure appropriate branding and visibility for donors, be fully aware of the donors’ requirements. Coordinate with Security manager in terms of visibility and branding and assess any risks in areas of operation. Networking Networking with other media and communications teams within Save the Children and sharing best practices and tools.  QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE At least three years experience working in Media, Audiovisual and Communications. Master’s degree and/or working experience in audiovisual and/or information/communications, including strategic communications planning, or related field. Excellent photography skills in different environments and situations are essential. Good videography and shooting and video editing skills are essential. Excellent English written and spoken language skills are essential. Excellent Arabic written and spoken language skills highly desirable Ability to work in a team is essential. Ability to manage different and multiple tasks and to deliver in a short period of time. Sound knowledge of publishing, design and printing process and related information and communications technologies including budget follow up. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment. Experience in website development and maintenance. Experience in social media tools management Working with children’s rights in developing countries.