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ESRIN, Frascati, Italy
Description
Video Production Coordination Officer, Digital and Print Products and Channels Office, Products and Channels Division, Communication Department, Director General’s Services.
Under the direct authority of the Head of the Digital and Print Products and Channels Office, you will be responsible for the development and management of ESA Communication video production and its distribution through relevant channels.
Duties
Your tasks and responsibilities will include:
- managing, either through external contracts or internally, the production of:
- videos corresponding to the highest professional standards for the broadcasting and multimedia world;
- live web streaming and videos to cover a variety of ESA’s activities, including launch campaigns, spacecraft development, strategic milestones and media briefings. You will also be responsible for their distribution across multiple channels;
- videos to convey the Agency’s corporate and high-level messaging. You will also be responsible for their distribution across multiple channels;
- ensuring that video content is planned and published in close alignment with input received from the various services and stakeholders;
- overseeing the coordination, production and distribution of videos and web streaming content from both internal and external resources;
- assessing the evolving multimedia landscape and developing strategies to keep ESA’s video content, production process and distribution up to date with industry standards;
- managing, as an interface with the relevant Department units and with the ESA Legal Services Department, the distribution, copyright/licensing and archiving of videos both for the general public and for professional use;
- developing concepts, storyboards and scripts for video productions as required;
- conducting interviews and acting as on-screen representation of the Agency as required.
Finally, you will ensure correct application of the Agency’s brand and reflect, as appropriate, its corporate visual identity in all videos developed under your responsibility.
Technical competencies
Understanding of Member States’ and relevant stakeholders’ communication networks
Good understanding of the European context, other organisations and relevant challenges
State-of-the-art knowledge in your area of responsibility at the required level
Understanding of the Agency’s core business and structures and its relationship with other space agencies
Behavioural competencies
Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking
For more information, please refer to ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebook
Education
A master’s degree in a relevant domain is required for this post.
Additional requirements
You should have proven communication and writing skills and a strong aptitude for relationship management, together with demonstrated planning, organisation and problem-solving skills. You should be result-oriented, with demonstrated ability and experience in video production and broadcast/web streaming technology.
You should be able to work well under pressure to tight deadlines, with flexibility to adapt to new and unforeseen demands and availability to be on standby for work in specific crisis situations.
Excellent knowledge of ESA, its programmes, and the Communication Department’s mandate and role, would be an asset.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness
ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics. Applications from women are encouraged.
At the Agency we value diversity, and we welcome people with disabilities. Whenever possible, we seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace. The Human Resources Department can also provide assistance during the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss this further, please contact us via email at contact.human.resources@esa.int.
Important Information and Disclaimer
In principle, recruitment will be within the advertised grade band (A2-A4). However, if the selected candidate has less than four years of relevant professional experience following the completion of the master’s degree, the position may be filled at A1 level.
During the recruitment process, the Agency may request applicants to undergo selection tests. Additionally, successful candidates will need to undergo basic screening before appointment, which will be conducted by an external background screening service, in compliance with the European Space Agency’s security procedures.
Note that ESA is in the process of transitioning to a Matrix setup, which could lead to organisational changes affecting this position.
The information published on ESA’s careers website regarding working conditions is correct at the time of publication. It is not intended to be exhaustive and may not address all questions you would have.
Nationality and Languages
Please note that applications can only be considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia and Slovenia.
According to the ESA Convention, the recruitment of staff must take into account an adequate distribution of posts among nationals of the ESA Member States*. When short-listing for an interview, priority will first be given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from under-represented Member States*.
The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset.
*Member States, Associate Members or Cooperating States.
