JOB PURPOSE

Amnesty International is looking for a volunteer to help produce compelling videos that speak to the trending human rights issues in the West and Central Africa region as well as help manage its social media platforms in the region.

The selected candidate will acquire an array of benefits including an introduction to human rights dynamics in the West and Central Africa Region, as well as familiarity with regional and local organizations. The volunteer will work with a wide range of people, getting involved in varied research and campaign work, and innovative communication projects to make a difference in the fight for and awareness of human rights in the region and globally.

Travel expenses will be provided to the successful candidate.

ABOUT YOU

You will be a graduate or postgraduate student with knowledge and skills in video producing, graphic design and social media. You will possess a background, either through study, work or other experience, in a relevant area such as law, international relations, and social sciences, with an interest in campaigning and the work of Amnesty International, as well as human rights issues in the West and Central Africa region. You will have good inter-personal skills and be able to communicate confidently and effectively, with fluency in both French and English.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Write and edit twice a week compelling and informative human rights video content for our social media channels.
Identify trending topics through social listening, media monitoring or consulting with colleagues both in the Regional offices and in sections covered) to craft short form videos twice a week.
Attend stand up meetings, attend morning global news meeting, identify stories to develop and monitor social media / news.
Fact-check to ensure all content is on point and on brand, and that assets used are either properly approved and credited in accordance with Amnesty International video guidelines and our Law and Policy department.
Re-edit existing video content in a variety of dimensions or languages with the help of our translation department or interpreters.
Schedule the production of video content including source material research, copyright, localize content,update it, and distribute to the movement.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Excellent video editing skills using Adobe Premiere and/or Final Cut Pro
Good command of Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator will be appreciated
Fluent level of written and spoken English and French
Deep and demonstrated knowledge of current social media trends and how to optimize video content and engagement online.
Ability to convey complex information in a concise, interesting and motivating way.
Ability to apply templates and source photos / b-roll.
Relevant Adobe Creative Suites licenses will be provided for the intern in order to fulfill tasks related to his/her role.

ABOUT US

Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 10 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We reach almost every country in the world.

Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they're denied. And whether we're applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we're all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected by everyone, everywhere.