Call for Videographer & Graphic Expert

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The Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung (RLS) is an internationally operating non-profit institution that has become a provider of political education and a center for progressive social research in both Germany and throughout the world. RLS promotes critical analysis of society, and supports transnational, emancipatory and solidarity networks that strive for democratic and social participation and empowerment. 

RLS is working in Lebanon since 2017. The Beirut office currently works within Lebanon and Iraq as its main countries of cooperation (in close cooperation with local partner institutions, groups, and individuals on site) and cooperates with partners from Syria in the diaspora. RLS also analyzes developments in Iran.

The Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung seeks an experienced videographer and graphic expert with a university degree in the arts or several years of experience to accompany the primary researcher during field visits, and to conduct professional audio-visual interviews and take videos and photographs in the field. In addition, the candidate is required to produce professional sound files, graphics, infographics and short and long video clips from raw field data upon request. 

Requirements:

  • Degree in arts or relevant field or at least two years of work experience in the visual arts 
  • Very good visual arts and technical skills (camera Operation and handling, lighting techniques and equipment proficiency, etc.) 
  • Very good skills in audio recording and sound design 
  • Video editing software proficiency (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro)
  • Good technical proficiency in video making
  • Ability to produce and edit a professional 15-minute video from raw field data 
  • Very good postproduction skills in conversion of raw field data into various visual mediums (audio, graphics, infographic, reels, etc.)
  • Good visual storytelling and creativity skills 
  • Good communication and team work skills 
  • Professional photography skills 
  • Ability to edit professional post fieldwork visual material for social media dissemination 
  • Ability to create audio files from raw fieldwork data for podcasts and reels
  • Ability to produce  required short audio-video content during rural field visits
  • Ability to deal with field and post production challenges 

Framework of the assignment

The candidate must be able to accompany the research team during scheduled monthly fieldwork visits to rural areas in the Slemani Governorate, and assist her in assigned visual tasks between 1 September 2024 and 1 December 2024 and deliver the required material by the set deadlines. 

Deliverables

The applicant is required to submit the following:

CV and cover letter demonstrating relevant experience and capabilities. 

Proposal Evaluation

The candidate will be evaluated according to RLS regulations and criteria. Proposals will be scored based on the following criteria:

  • Graphic and video making experience (40%)
  • Expertise concerning food sovereignty, farming or related field (20%)
  • Professional Visual Work Experience (40%)

Detailed screening results will not be disclosed. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Payment: 

The candidate will receive compensation at an hourly rate of $20-$30, based on experience and qualifications, for up to 20 hours per week.

All applications must be submitted via email to [email protected] by 30 August 2024. Late submissions will not be considered.