Multimedia/Digital Producer
Location: US, DC, Washington
Department: African Program
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Company profile: Applied Memetics LLC is a professional services company dedicated to integrating and delivering best practice communication and information solutions in pre-conflict, conflict, or post-conflict areas.  The world has changed: ‘always on’ brands require a new way of thinking to engage and manage their consumers. Our purpose is to inspire original thinking through a deeper understanding of technology and human behaviour.  From strategy through to implementation, our teams of connected specialists – all experts in their respective fields – work together to help our clients maximise the opportunities created by the changing digital world and create a multi faceted digital strategy through to implementation.Our work explores a new model of journalism that is based around a global story – in this case, the struggle for human rights and democracy around the world. Our goal is to build a better user experience of these stories by adding context to content, using the latest digital tools of the day. Over time, we hope to add greater clarity, deeper understanding, and more sustained engagement to the conversations surrounding global events. As such, our content is transcribed and translated into English for broadcast to a global audience.
Description: Applied Memetics LLC (AM LLC) is seeking aMultimedia/Digital Producer to work at a US International Media organization.  This mission critical office plays a key role in the development and implementation of innovative media and information communication technology (ICT) projects, programs, and services across U.S. international media. It focuses on expanding the use of the best core technology platforms, as well as assisting entities in executing global digital and brand strategies.  It also builds out the next generation of digital products to present multi-media content in an increasingly complex global media landscape.The ideal candidate will have:- Experience with Content Management Systems and web publishing- Experience with mobile content programming, publishing and production best practices- Ability to provide technical support and guidance; share best practices to help improve the division staff’s capacity and skill set- Excellent written and verbal communication skills- Meticulous attention to details; strong organizational skills- Proven track record of success producing digital content for news, sports, or music- Familiarity with a variety of online marketing concepts, best practices and procedures- Ability to get things done through formal channels and an informal network- Interpersonal skills and ability to interact and work with staff at all levels- Strong analytical, prioritization, problem-solving and negotiating skills- Ability to work independently and in a team environment- Commitment to "internal client" and customer service principles- Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Requirements: The potential candidate must have:- Working knowledge of HTML, CSS and content publishing tools- Extensive experience with content management systems - Strong understanding of web production and deployment principles/best practices - Ability to edit, crop, color-correct graphic images in Photoshop- Thorough knowledge of MS-Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)- Strong working knowledge of social networking tools, e.g. Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, WhatsApp, etc.- Familiarity with SEO best practices- Experience working with video production, editing including Final Cut, and mobile and desktop optimization a plus- Experience working with audio production, editing, and mobile and desktop optimization a plus- Working knowledge of Hausa, Swahili, French, or Portuguese a plus
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