Media Creator, OTI Moldova Resilience Initiative Job Listing at Tetra Tech in Chișinău, Chisinau (Job ID 44401)

Description

Management Systems International (MSI), a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C. metro area management consultancy with a 40-year history of delivering results for our clients. Our expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation; democracy and governance; peace and stability; rule of law and accountability; education; gender and inclusion; strategic communications; and leadership and organizational development. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world such as Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria and Ukraine, and works domestically. We support clients ranging from the U.S. Government (e.g., the U.S. Agency for International Development, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Departments of State and Labor, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation) to large bilateral and multilateral donors (e.g., the World Bank and the United Nations Development Program). We also work with national and local governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Project Summary:

The goal of the USAID/OTI Moldova Resilience Initiative (MRI) is to strengthen support for a democratic, European Moldova. USAID/OTI and MSI will work with a coalition of civic, media, and government stakeholders in support of program goals. The program will operate primarily through a small grants mechanism and will rely on ongoing analysis of the local context to inform programming.

**Please note: Only Moldovan citizens are eligible for this position**

Position Summary:

The Media Creator for the Russian Language Communications Team will play a crucial role in supporting MRI's strategic communication efforts by producing multimedia content specifically designed for the Russian-speaking audience. This role requires a creative individual with expertise in graphic design, video production, and multimedia storytelling, with a focus on content in the Russian language. The Media Creator will work closely with internal teams to develop visually compelling materials that engage and resonate with the Russian-speaking community. This short-term assignment requires a commitment of 65 days and will be based in Chișinău, Moldova.

Responsibilities:

• Conceptualize, design, and produce visual assets, including graphics, illustrations, infographics, and animations, specifically for use in digital and print materials targeting the Russian-speaking audience.
• Produce high-quality video content in Russian, including filming, editing, and post-production tasks, to effectively convey key messages and narratives to the Russian-speaking community.
• Collaborate with Writers, Photographers, and other creatives to integrate multimedia elements into communication campaigns and initiatives aimed at the Russian-speaking audience.
• Ensure consistency in visual identity and branding across all Russian-language multimedia materials, adhering to MRI's style guidelines and standards.
• Coordinate with the Design Team Lead and other stakeholders to maintain a unified brand presence and messaging strategy for the Russian-speaking audience.
• Review and refine Russian-language multimedia content to ensure accuracy, clarity, and alignment with communication objectives and the preferences of the target audience.
• Conduct quality control checks on final deliverables to maintain high standards of production value and professionalism in Russian-language content.
• Organize and maintain a comprehensive library of Russian-language multimedia assets, including raw footage, graphics files, and design templates.
• Ensure proper file naming conventions, metadata tagging, and version control for Russian-language content to facilitate efficient asset retrieval and reuse.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or another relevant field is required.
• Minimum one year of experience working in the communications field is required.
• Experience with USAID-funded or other international organization projects and familiarity with USAID communications policies is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously under pressure in a stressful environment and with partners from different cultural and professional backgrounds is required.
• Ability to work and travel within Moldova is required.
• Fluency in Russian, English, and Romanian is required.

MSI is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We strive to develop and maintain a culture that honors the perspectives and identities of our employees, our communities and those impacted by our work.

We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

MSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities/Veterans Employer.

Reasonable Accommodations:

MSI is dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please visit Tetra Tech's Disability Assistance Page. Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

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