AV Officer

The AV Officer will provide technical and production support to the Senior Content Producer in developing, capturing, editing and managing audio-visual content for the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC). The position will support the documentation of polio campaigns, field activities, community engagement initiatives, high-level visits and other programme events.

Key Responsibilties

A. Video Production and Editing

• Support the Senior Content Producer in filming and producing audio-visual content for national and provincial polio campaigns, thematic activities and communication initiatives.
• Undertake video recording and editing assignments, including interviews, field documentation, event coverage, campaign activities and human-interest stories.
• Edit raw footage into short-form and long-form videos for social media, digital platforms, television and other communication channels.
• Apply professional editing techniques, including colour correction, sound enhancement, subtitles, transitions, graphics and appropriate branding.
• Develop short video clips, reels, teasers, highlights and other digital content in line with programme requirements.
• Ensure all video content adheres to PEI and GPEI branding and communication guidelines.

B. Photography and Event Documentation

• Provide photographic and audio-visual coverage of national and provincial polio campaigns, including NIDs and SNIDs.
• Document high-level visits, official meetings, press conferences, programme events, field activities and community engagement initiatives.
• Capture high-quality photographs of frontline workers, vaccination teams, community members, programme activities and key stakeholders.
• Ensure photographs are properly edited, captioned, labelled and organised for dissemination and future use.
• Maintain an organised repository of photographs and ensure timely submission of visual documentation following assignments.

C. Audio-Visual Content Development

• Support the production of human-interest stories, beneficiary testimonials, frontline worker profiles and other storytelling content.
• Assist in filming interviews with programme leadership, government officials, partners, frontline workers and community members.
• Support the production of public service announcements (PSAs), campaign videos, awareness material and other advocacy content.
• Develop basic motion graphics, animated text, infographics and visual elements to enhance video content.
• Support the production of training and instructional videos for polio and routine immunisation teams.
• Assist in adapting existing audio-visual content into different formats and lengths for various media platforms.

D. Field Missions and Provincial Support

• Undertake occasional travel to provinces and districts to capture video footage, photographs and other audio-visual material documenting polio eradication activities, vaccination campaigns, community engagement initiatives and human-interest stories.
• Provide on-ground audio-visual production and documentation support to Provincial Emergency Operations Centres (PEOCs) and provincial communication teams during NIDs, SNIDs, campaign launches, high-level visits and other programme activities.
• Coordinate with provincial teams to identify and document compelling stories, field interventions, community perspectives and programme achievements.
• Independently undertake field filming and photography assignments, as required, ensuring timely delivery of quality footage and edited content to the national communication team.
• Support provincial teams in the production and documentation of localised campaign content, awareness material and other audio-visual communication outputs.
• Provide technical and logistical support for field productions, including camera equipment, lighting, sound recording and other production requirements.
• Be available for domestic travel, including to high-risk and operationally challenging districts, as required by programme needs.

E. Content Management and Archiving

• Maintain an organised digital archive of raw footage, edited videos, photographs and other audio-visual assets.
• Ensure all files are appropriately labelled, categorised and stored for easy retrieval and future use.
• Maintain backups of important footage and photographic material.
• Ensure timely sharing of approved audio-visual content with the Social Media Cell (SMC), national communication team and relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain an inventory of AV equipment and ensure its proper handling, maintenance and safekeeping.

F. Technical and Production Support

• Operate professional cameras, video recording equipment, lighting systems, microphones, audio recorders, tripods and other production equipment.
• Ensure appropriate sound and lighting arrangements during interviews, events and video shoots.
• Troubleshoot basic technical issues related to filming, recording and post-production.
• Support live event documentation and streaming requirements, where necessary.
• Stay updated on emerging audio-visual production techniques, equipment and digital content formats.

Required Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Film Production, Media Studies, Mass Communication, Digital Media, Photography or a relevant field.

Required Experience

• At least 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in videography, photography, video editing and audio-visual production.
• Demonstrated experience in filming, editing and producing content for digital and broadcast platforms.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently, as required, to provinces and districts across Pakistan to undertake filming, photography and on-ground audio-visual production assignments.
• Proficiency in professional video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve and/or Final Cut Pro.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom and After Effects will be an advantage.
• Experience in operating professional cameras, lighting and sound equipment.
• Strong understanding of visual storytelling, composition, framing, lighting and sound.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently, as required, to provinces and districts across Pakistan to undertake filming, photography and on-ground audio-visual production assignments.
• Experience in development sector communications, documentary production or public awareness campaigns will be an asset.

Location

• Islamabad, Pakistan

• MicroMerger is an equal-opportunity and female-friendly employer. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Selection will be based on merit, qualifications, experience, and job requirements, without discrimination.
• Only eligible and shortlisted candidates will be contacted for tests or interviews.
• Incomplete, inaccurate, or late applications may not be considered.
• Any attempt to influence the recruitment process, including bribery, favoritism, pressure, or personal references, will result in immediate disqualification.
• MicroMerger has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, corruption, fraud, discrimination, and workplace misconduct.
• Positions may be offered on a contract basis and extended according to performance, project needs, and funding availability.
• MicroMerger reserves the right to change the number of positions, close the vacancy early, reject applications, or cancel the recruitment process at any stage.
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