Background/Context
UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.ย
We are seeking aย social viral Video producerย who isย passionate about gender equality,ย womenโsย representation, and impactful storytelling. The ideal candidate will create short-form video content that educates, empowers,ย drive positive behavioral changeย and motivates audiences across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts, and X. This role combines creative production with social impactโtransforming real stories, advocacy messages, and awareness topics into highly shareable video content that is both entertaining and educational.
The work directly shapes public perception, awareness, and engagement around gender equality, inclusion, and social justice. Through viral storytelling, you will help raise UN Womenโ visibility, enhance engagement with our audience, push meaningful dialogue, inspire action and elevate the voices of women and girls around the world.ย
Description of Responsibilities /Scope of Work
Content creation & storytelling
Propose and produce video content that supports messaging around gender equality, women's empowerment, womenโs rights protection, with inclusive and diverse representation Script, shoot and edit impactful, emotional, bold, and relatable short-form content Turn complex advocacy topics into simple, compelling narratives suited for social platforms Create content that highlights lived experiences in UN Women programs, partnerships, campaigns, and community voicesTrends and audienceย
Spot relevant advocacy moments, movements and global conversations in real time Identify trending formats, conversations, challenges and storytelling styles and integrate these into UN Women context and content while retaining authenticity and mission focus Stay informed on gender equality discourse, policies, campaigns, and progress updates Analyze audience behavior to refine storylines, pacing and creative directionยImpact optimization
Use the media, social media and editorial analytics to amplify reach, engagement and message resonance Test a variety of formats and visual storytelling styles to determine what drives reactions, shares, and meaningful engagement Adapt messaging to different demographics, regions, and cultural sensitivitiesCross-team collaboration
Consultantโs Workplace and Official Travel
This is a home-based consultancy.
FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:ย
Passionate about gender equality and human rights Sensitive to ethical communication, representation and guidance the different global teamsย Adaptable, creative thinker able to respond rapidly to emerging topics and global moments Able to navigate and communicate with global colleagues in multicultural environmentsย Comfortable creating tight timelines and flexibility to work sometime out of office hoursยEducation and Certification:
โข A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience:
2+ years creating social-first video content (brand or creator side), including on TikTok Experience with influence-style content, community-driven content production or live social events Experience collaborating with community organizations, activists or program teams Experience in creative industry Familiarity with content related to womenโs rights, gender equality, and intersectional advocacyLanguages:
Fluency in English is required. Spanish or any other UN official is an asset.Managers may ask (ad hoc) for any other materials relevant to pre-assessing the relevance of their experience, such as reports, presentations, publications, campaigns, or other materials.