Overview
Support the Communications team in developing human-interest stories and written content based on interviews and programme information for UN Women's website and social media platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct virtual interviews with beneficiaries and partners in Gaza and the West Bank, in Arabic and/or English.
- Support the development of human-interest stories, profiles and other storytelling content.
- Draft and edit communications materials in Arabic and English.
- Identify strong story angles, key messages and quotes from interviews and programme information.
- Turn interviews and programme information into engaging web and social media content.
- Adapt stories into different formats, including website stories, social media posts, captions, quote cards and short video scripts.
- Support copywriting, editing and proofreading of communications materials.
- Contribute to communications and advocacy campaigns.
Expected outputs:
Conduct virtual interviews for and develop 2 human-interest stories based on UN Women-supported programmes in Gaza and/or the West Bank.
- Produce each story in English and Arabic.
- Prepare 2 social media adaptations for each story, including suggested captions/key quotes.
Required Experience
- Background or studies in communications, journalism, media, languages, digital communications or a related field (required).
- Strong writing, editing and storytelling skills in Arabic and English (required).
- Ability to identify interesting stories, key messages and strong quotes (required).
- Interest in interviewing and developing human-interest stories (required).
- Ability to write clear and engaging communications content for different audiences (required).
- Good understanding of social media and how stories can be adapted for different digital platforms (required).
- Creativity and interest in developing stories in different formats, including web, social media and short-form content (required).
- Familiarity with Canva, CapCut or other basic design/video editing tools (desirable).
- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and coordinate remotely with team members (required).
