Video Content Manager (f/m/d) at Light for the World

Department: Communications & Fundraising

Place of work: Any L-INT Office, Remote

Duration: 20-30h, permanent

Salary: from EURO 43.000€ (for 38h, full time) if based in Europe, local market rates apply for Africa

Reports to: Head of Brand Content

Effective as of: ASAP

Please note that to apply for this position you must have a work permit for one of the following countries (we cannot sponsor visas): Austria, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Czech Republic, Ethiopia, Burkina Faso, Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan or Mozambique. You will have permanent residence in the country for which you have the work permit.

Company Overview:

LIGHT FOR THE WORLD is an independent international non-profit organization that advocates for improving the lives of people with disabilities mainly in Africa. As an internationally recognized NGO, we are committed to foster inclusive development, ensuring that people with disabilities have access to essential services such as eye care, education, and employment opportunities. But we also enrich the day of our employees and supporters: Our work makes sense!

About the role:

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Video Coordinator to lead our video production efforts. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Head of Brand Content to oversee the creation of compelling video content that resonates with diverse audiences. You will also provide training and technical support to our content producers while managing the editing and distribution of video materials aligned with our yearly content plan.

Tasks

Video Production Planning (40%)

• Collaborate with the Head of Brand Content to plan video productions tailored to specific target groups and objectives.
• Maintain an organized overview of responsibilities and processes for video production.
• Set clear standards, timeframes, and deliverables for video projects.
• Coordinate production efforts with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Ensure accountability for final video products and their timely delivery.
• Serve as the main point of contact for agencies and freelancers on video-related topics.
• Advocate for the importance of video content within the organization.
  
  
  

Training, Capacity-Building, and Technical Support (30%)

• Develop comprehensive guidance documents for content producers on video production best practices.
• Assist in scouting and identifying videographers in Light for the World’s Programme countries.
• Act as a resource for Country Communications Officers /Managers (CCO*Ms) regarding video-related inquiries.
• Provide video training sessions to CCOs and colleagues as time permits.
  
  
  

Video Editing and Distribution (30%)

• Process raw and general video content in alignment with the yearly content plan.
• Create B-roll footage for content packages available on CANTO.
• Share video content proactively within the organization and respond to ad-hoc requests.
• Edit videos for specific purposes, ensuring high-quality production standards.
  
  
  

Requirements

• Passionate about ethical storytelling, content creation, and video editing & production.
• Proven experience in video editing and production, with a strong portfolio.
• Strong project management skills and experience coordinating video projects.
• Willingness to share, acquire and develop skills and knowledge.
• Proficient in video editing tools (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro) and familiar with various video formats.
• Understanding of the unique requirements for different communication channels (e.g., social media, fundraising) and cultures (e.g. European and African countries).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and German; proficiency in French or Portuguese is a plus.
• Knowledge of accessibility in content production is desirable.
• Experience or interest in working within an international, multi-cultural environment.
• A personal commitment to international development and human rights, aligned with Light for the World’s values.
  
  
  

Benefits

• You join a highly motivated team, appreciating your experience and eager to jointly shape Light for the World’s monitoring and steering mechanisms.
• We are offering an outstanding opportunity to bring about change through an international development organization with strong expertise and a growing profile.
• We are committed to giving our colleagues space to explore new directions, test new ideas and to excel as individuals through and with their team.
• We emphasize a good work-life-balance, have flexible working hours and Home-Office opportunity.
• We are a professional team that strives towards continuous development. We believe in participatory leadership and expect you to contribute your expertise and ideas. We believe that learning from mistakes is an important way of developing and put emphasis on our culture of learning.
  
  
  

We are looking forward to receiving your online application. A complete CV and a letter of motivation are important parts of this. Please also refer to the salary information and let us know why you would like to join our team and why you consider yourself suitable. We look forward to hearing from you!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion in our organization. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of national origin, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation or gender identity, and we very much welcome applications from people with disabilities.