OPERATIONS AUDIOVISUAL COMMUNICATION OFFICER At SOS MEDITERRANEE

SOS MEDITERRANEE is a civil European rescue association founded in 2015. Facing the humanitarian tragedy and the lack of adequate rescue capacity in the Mediterranean on the deadliest migratory route in the world, a group of European citizens created a maritime and humanitarian association in order to rescue persons in distress at sea, to protect and assist them, as well as to testify about the realities and many faces of migration.

SOS MEDITERRANEE is recruiting an Audiovisual Communication Officer for its department of Operations. Based in Marseille, France, the Audiovisual Communication Officer contributes to archiving and sharing the audiovisual content of the operations, as well as editing audiovisual content from the ongoing operations (videos, sounds, cover images) for the communication of the SOS MEDITERRANEE Operations department and the SOS MEDITERRANEE network (French, Swiss, German and Italian national associations), in a challenging, highly sensitive and quick evolving European environment.

• Is the technical focal point on shore for the photographer on board the rescue ship
• Is in charge of the technical audiovisual communication equipment on board
• Oversees the collection of consent from survivors for audiovisual material collected on board and archives properly on shore
• Receives, archives, selects and shares audiovisual material and consent forms during the mission
• Edits b-roll for external media outlets
• Edits operations-related short video for external and internal communication
• Is the technical audiovisual focal point (for SOS MEDITERRANEE national associations and the operations department): advises & supports on audiovisual technics and productions
• Is responsible for the administration and management of the internal media library of SOS MEDITERRANEE
• Creates and edits audiovisual material (video, podcast audio, Graphic design etc.) for SOS MEDITERRANEE’s internal and external use: training platform, school awareness, other communication support
• Archives historical audiovisual material SOS MEDITERRANEE’s image base (photos and videos)
• Manages the audiovisual trainee (recruitment, follow-up, appraisal)
• Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in audiovisual technologies or equivalent
• 3 or more years of professional experience with editing and script writing
• Excellent command in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite required (Première pro, Photoshop, Indesign, Acrobat, After Effect, Illustrator)
• Good knowledge of motion design & graphic design is an asset
• Good knowledge of photography and video shooting is an asset
• Mac environment
• Knowledge of the Office package (Word, Excel)
• Interest in social media and digital communication
• A good judgment of ethical aspects of communication, copyright and legal aspects
• Fluent in English written and spoken
• Ability to cope with stress and to work within tight deadlines
• Teamwork, flexibility creativity and adaptability. Flawless detail-orientation.
• Empathic and willing to support team members
• Committed to the vision, mission, and values of SOS MEDITERRANEE.
• Candidates must have work authorization in France.