Field Officer - Content Creation

The role

The Field Officer - Content Creation will capture, edit, and produce high-quality photo and video content. This person will tell stories about the work and experiences of the communities served.

What you will do

• Capture high-quality photographs and video footage during field visits, interviews, and events.
• Set up and operate cameras, microphones, lighting, and other production equipment.
• Edit raw footage into engaging, well-structured videos.
• Produce content for social media, presentations, reports, and other channels.
• Incorporate subtitles, graphics, music, and transitions into videos.
• Edit and enhance photographs.
• Turn interviews and field footage into engaging stories.
• Review content for accuracy, clarity, consistency, and technical quality.
• Organize and maintain raw footage, photographs, and project files.
• Maintain and handle production equipment.

Required qualifications

• Practical experience in photography, videography, and video editing.
• Portfolio of previous work.
• Ability to operate cameras and basic audio and lighting equipment.
• Ability to independently edit raw footage into polished content.
• Experience using Adobe Premiere Pro and photo-editing software such as Lightroom or Photoshop.
• Good storytelling skills.
• Strong attention to detail regarding video and audio quality.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Good communication skills.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Adobe After Effects or DaVinci Resolve

Before you apply

• Systematic checks with previous employers about abuse or misconduct related matters.
• In-depth reference checks.
• Criminal background checks.
• Sanctions screens.

About the company

GiveDirectly delivers cash directly to people living in poverty and crisis. The organization uses technology and rigorous research to fight poverty.