Information on vacancy |
Period of publication |
19.12.2024 - 01.01.2025 |
Field of activity / position: |
Public work / Programme Assistant |
Duties |
The Digital Production Assistant (DPA) is responsible for the production of all visual and multimedia elements of Mission public engagement, including the design, creation, and acquisition of customized visual and multimedia content that is disseminated online, in person, or via traditional broadcast channels. Creates compelling visual content for all Mission outreach materials by assessing visual aspects of the Uzbek media environment, public preferences for visual content formats and dissemination channels, and the impact of Mission visual materials.
Plans, designs, creates, and delivers all visual and multimedia elements for Mission engagement with Uzbek publics in a variety of formats required for dissemination through online, traditional broadcast, and in-person channels. Visual and multimedia content includes video and audio material, storyboards, graphics, artwork, photos, photo galleries, and similar visual and multimedia products.
Identifies, selects, designs, and customizes compelling visual and multimedia material for inclusion in strategic content packages. Develops custom-produced digital projects in support of specific public engagement goals with target audiences (for example, videos in support of a specific policy initiative). Compiles and edits strategic content packages, incorporating policy material and appropriate visual and multimedia elements to support Mission objectives, appeal to priority audience segments, and meet multiple format requirements for dissemination.
Defines, designs, and creates original professional graphics, infographics, branding, photos, etc., as well as multimedia material to support Mission public engagement with all audience groups, using tools such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop. Conducts on-camera interviews with Public Diplomacy (PD) contacts in all sectors, ranging from high school students to high-profile celebrities, Uzbek officials and ministers, and U.S. government (USG) officials on location or in-house, using digital photo/video equipment and current industry techniques.
Identifies visual and multimedia products (templates, stock images, video clips) for acquisition from USG sources, third parties such as non-governmental organizations, partner institutions, and commercial vendors. Maintains the Mission's archive of visual and multimedia materials.
Responsible for post-production of visual and multimedia content using Adobe Premiere/AfterEffects (or equivalent Uzbek tools); creates closed-captioned text files and tags and archives all visual and multimedia content, as required. Ensures all tags adhere to the Mission's tagging taxonomy. Monitors and interprets standards for video and image performance. |
Requirements to the candidate |
Age: |
not relevant |
Gender: |
Irrelevant |
Residence: |
UZBEKISTAN |
Education: |
Higher |
Professional requirements |
PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE: Three years of experience is required in digital marketing, advertising, or mass communications, including design of multimedia content creation.
Must have experience as an advanced end-user of industry standard desktop and mobile software applications.
(Note: Candidates who advance will have to provide samples of original work demonstrating visual and multimedia design competence.)
JOB KNOWLEDGE: Must have strong creative skills and detailed knowledge of audio and video production, graphic design, and other visual content creation. Must understand how online digital properties and communities function. Must have detailed knowledge of the attitudes of target audience groups and their preferences for specific content, format, and delivery of visual communication. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: A university degree in Design, Advertising, Mass Communications, or local equivalent is required.
LANGUAGES:
Fluent level in speaking, reading and writing in English is required.
Fluent level in speaking, reading and writing in Uzbek or Russian is required.
Good working knowledge in speaking, reading and writing in Russian or Uzbek is required
Language proficiency may be tested.
Evaluations: All candidates will be evaluated against minimum required education, qualifications, skills and experience. Language proficiency will be tested. Skills may be tested.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. |
Working conditions |
Region |
Tashkent |
Employment |
Full |
Salary offered |
$934/biweekly |
Extra motivation |
Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Uzbekistan may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits. |
Additional information |
Additional information: |
Important Information: 1. We do not accept resumes, curriculum vitas (CVs) or cover letters. 2. You must complete the ERA Application Form (please see link and instructions below).
To apply for this position applicants must meet all requirements stated in the vacancy announcement and submit an application through the Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) system along with all required documentation.
https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/vacancysearch/searchVacancies.hms?_ref=mjfjdxjrpt0
!!!Incomplete applications or applications missing the required documentation will not be considered!!!
To apply for this position click the "Apply to this vacancy" button. For more information and a video tutorial on how to apply, visit the Mission internet site
https://uz.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs
Required Documents:
- Passport Copy/ID card - Residency and/or Work Permit (for non Uzbekistan Citizens) - Bachelor's Degree Diploma - Additional Documents (not mandatory)- you may attach under "Other Document"
Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to take language or other tests as required and attend an interview, and will be notified via email or phone.
Selected candidates will be required to pass medical and security certifications.
WARNING: Recruitment fraud alert!
Please note the following:
- Filling the application on ERA website is THE ONLY WAY to apply for job at the Embassy
- There is NO FEE for filling the application or at any point of the recruitment process;
- There is NO COST to participate in the recruitment process or to be hired to the Embassy;
Please contact the US Embassy in Tashkent immediately if someone offers assistance or requests money in order to be selected for any position at the US Embassy. |
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