We've a rare and exciting opportunity for a bright, hard-working and creative intern to provide daily support to both the Video and Multimedia Manager and the Digital Team. The successful applicant will help with a range of tasks, including content production and distribution, and gain amazing experience in multimedia production and digital communications. There will also be the opportunity to help the wider communications department. The successful candidate will gain experience in all aspects of NGO communication work and will be treated as a full member of our team. This role is full-time for six months in our London office and is paid the London Living Wage. Please see full job description for details of the role, and for how to apply. Application deadline is 31st Jan January for a mid-Feb start.

JOB DESCRIPTION

AV / Digital Internship
Full time, six months duration. Paid at London Living Wage

Digital Communications and Video at MSF UK
MSF UK's Communications Department's purpose is to raise the profile of the organisation and its causes to support MSF's advocacy, recruitment, and fundraising activities. Communications staff are highly valued within the organisation and are expected to contribute actively in strategic and communication decisions. The UK is a hub for communications internationally and MSF UK is expected to play a significant role in supporting communications ambitions for the whole of MSF. New technology involving web, audio-visual content and other multimedia productions are central to this strategic vision. Video and digital communications are already a vital part of MSF's communications output and we have significant ambitions to further develop in this area.

We produce original video and multimedia content from the UK office, for use on MSF websites and social media, as well as building relationships with, and producing content for, external broadcasters and publishing platforms (BBC, VICE News, The Guardian, etc). We also work very closely with colleagues around the world to reversion and tweak content from others for use in the UK.

MSF UK's wider digital team creates online campaigns, websites, social media projects and fundraising initiatives. The team of six sits within the Communications Department but works with all areas of MSF UK, as well as playing an important role in international projects.

We always look for innovative ideas and new ways to experiment. The work is very varied ï¿¿ from writing powerful articles and editing films to working with 'hacktavists' and building relationships across social networks. We aim for constant improvement and creativity.

Role description
We're looking for a bright, hard-working and creative intern to provide daily support to both the Video and Multimedia Manager and the Digital Team. The successful applicant will help with a range of tasks - including content production and distribution - and gain amazing experience in multimedia production and digital communications.

There will also be the opportunity to help the wider communications department. The successful candidate will gain experience in all aspects of NGO communication work and will be treated as a full member of our team.

Main tasks
- Editing video, images (infographics), graphics, downloadable content and links for social media
- Assist with filming interviews with MSF field staff
- Logging, backing up, archiving, transcoding, and transferring media
- Identifying opportunities to engage with online influencers and distribution channels
- Editing existing online content to improve SEO
- Uploading video to YouTube and optimising metadata
- Producing daily reports on social media and blog mentions of MSF
- Creating video articles on our website, msf.org.uk
- Supporting research into site visitors, user journeys and navigation
- Contributing to marketing and design projects with third party suppliers
- Database, reporting, relationship and financial support
- Support for MSF Media Database (media.msf.org) admin
- Maintaining AV Equipment Inventory and checking kit in and out

Skills and attributes
- Demonstrable interest in digital and media work
- Strong data wrangling skills with a thorough understanding of video codecs / formats
- Competency with Adobe Premiere Pro and Media Encoder (basic InDesign, Photoshop, After Effects skills desirable)
- Basic Videography skills
- A keen interest and understanding of AV equipments including video cameras (Canon XF205, GoPros), Audio (Zoom H4n), and DSLRs (Canon 7D Mk II)
- Computer literacy & experience using MS Office and Photoshop
- Familiarity with the web and online technologies
- Knowledge of social media
- Familiarity with content management systems and HTML coding (desirable, but not essential)
- Good eye for design
- Fluency in written and spoken English (other languages are an advantage)
- Plenty of ideas, motivation and inspiration
- Willingness and ability to manage administration
- Highly organised and punctual
- Genuine interest in and commitment to the humanitarian principles of MSF

Commitment
- 9.30am-5pm, five days per week for six months
- Starting Mid-February 2016

Benefits
The position pays the London Living Wage of £9.40 per hour (before tax and National Insurance deductions). This is equivalent to approximately £19,500 per annum. Other benefits include paid holiday, sick leave and pension contribution.

This role is an exciting opportunity to explore the day to day operation of an NGO and to become acquainted with the means and methods of NGO communications. There will also be ample opportunity to learn more about MSF and you are welcome to attend and contribute to weekly office meetings and operational updates.

How to apply:
Please send a copy of your CV along with a short letter of motivation and answers to the application questions by Sunday 31st January 2016.

We plan to hold interviews for this position w/c 1st February 2016
The internship will aim to start mid-February 2016

Please Note - we will require a copy of your passport confirming your right to be in the UK. For volunteers who will access confidential data two references will be required.

APPLICATION QUESTIONS
Thank you for your interest in working with MSF. Please provide a showreel if you have one (not essential). To get a better sense of your experience and aptitude for this work, we would like you to complete the questions below. There aren't 'right' or 'wrong' answers but we are interested in your approach and your ideas. Please write answers of no more than 300 words for each of the questions:
1.) What's the secret to success in online video? (max. 300 words)
2) Record a 2min film about MSF's work (you can use whatever equipment you have available including a mobile phone). Alternatively, write a 300 word 'treatment' for a 2min film about MSF's work.
3) What's your favourite video codec / format and why? (max 200 words)
4) Sum up your application as a Tweet. (max. 140 characters)