ABOUT THE PROJECT

The Rooted in Trust project works to combat COVID-19 rumors and misinformation in Afghanistan, Lebanon, Iraq, Colombia, Brazil, Mali, Democratic Republic of Congo, Zimbabwe, Sudan, South Sudan, Haiti, Yemen and Madagascar. We work to create impact at the local level and inform approaches to rumor management at the global level. The project is supported by a Global Technical Advisory team made up of media, humanitarian, data science and information management experts.

In Phase 1 of the project, we collected more than 19 thousand rumors in 14 languages and supported more than 30 local trusted information providers. In this critical phase of the pandemic, we will build on these efforts to listen and respond to the information challenges faced by vulnerable groups in humanitarian contexts, encouraging open dialogue between citizens and scientists and stronger and more collaborative partnerships between information providers (such as local media) and humanitarian and health sources.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Content Creator will use Internews social media monitoring, face-to-face rumor tracking and information ecosystem analysis findings to develop content to inform the public and humanitarian response agencies on COVID-19. Their primary effect will be to respond to hyper-local information needs that are not solely concerned with health behaviors, and can identify, discuss, analyse, and mitigate rumours and misinformation related to COVID-19 and other urgent topics arising at local levels.

Content Creators will generate content for social media, traditional media, and humanitarian agencies to distribute to individuals in need of information that responds to information needs identified by the project team. Content Creators may create text, audio, video, infographic, data visualisation, or other formats of accurate and targeted “news you can use” for the affected population most at-risk for spreading false information or engaging in behaviours that increase risks for themselves and their communities.

LOGISTICS

This is a remote-based position. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrable knowledge of the Yemen context. You must have work authorization in your current location that does not require sponsorship from Internews. Additionally, there are locations in which Internews is not able to support fully remote work.

Wherever possible, we work to try to find solutions for international hiring that work for both the company and the candidate. This means that some of the particulars around the offer for a role will be dependent on several factors, and that the benefits and salary structure that apply to a position will be based upon a candidate’s location and where the role is hired.

Note: Hiring for this position is contingent upon receipt of funding.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so candidates are encouraged to apply soon.

This is a limited duration position, with an expected end date in January 2023.

OUR COMMITMENT TO FOSTERING A CULTURE OF BELONGING

We are an organization of dynamic, mission-driven individuals who are passionate about our core values and about supporting positive change in the world. We pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation and flexibility. We believe that diverse teams are strong teams, and work to support an ethic of belonging, dignity, and justice for all people. Our current team includes a mix of genders, parents and non-parents, and people of multiple races, nationalities, ages, sexual orientations, and socioeconomic backgrounds. We are an EEO employer and encourage candidates of all races, genders, ages, orientations, ethnicities, and national origins to apply, and welcome those with alternative backgrounds and experiences.

DAY-TO-DAY TASKS will include:

• Create relevant content in multiple formats, including text, audio, video, infographic, data visualisation, or other form of online campaign
• Align content with insights and analysis produced by social media monitoring, face-to-face listening activities and information ecosystem analysis produced by the project team
• Work with the project team to tailor content to various audiences, particularly online and on social media
• Collaborate with journalists, influencers, bloggers, and public health officials to develop evidence-based content
• Manage online presence of the project as necessary
• Deliver regular reporting to the project team
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisors
• In all duties, demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to upholding Internews' Core Values

QUALIFICATIONS WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Required

• Strong graphic design skills (preferably experience working with Canva)
• Strong image and video editing skills
• Good knowledge of the Yemen social media ecosystem and content preferences
• Experience creating widely-distributed online content for journalism, humanitarian, risk communication, social behavior change or public health purposes;
• Experience creating content that meets the needs of vulnerable or marginalized groups;
• Strong software skills to ensure proper design and lay-out of the regular reports;
• Self-motivated and used to work in a fast-paced environment;
• Strong understanding of, and commitment towards editorial values of the project
• Native-level fluency in local languages;
• Good speaking, reading, writing skills in English;
• Must be creative, self-reliant, resourceful, a good problem-solver, good humored and flexible.

Preferred

Note: Candidates who do not have these preferred qualifications, but are interested and willing to learn, are encouraged to apply.

• Fluency in Arabic a distinct advantage
• Knowledge of humanitarian communications, public health communications, and crisis response techniques considered an asset, particularly related to COVID-19
• Awareness of, and familiarity with, the issues and dynamics of the COVID-19 pandemic and/or other health crises in humanitarian contexts a strong asset

This position is being offered and hired by Internews Network. Benefits will be consistent with Internews Network's offerings and will be reviewed during the hiring process. Additional information can be found on our About Working for Internews page.

Internews Network is an EEO/AAP/OFCCP employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. Internews does not discriminate based on race, gender, gender identity or orientation, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.