SOS MEDITERRANEE recrute 01 Photographer/Videographer – Roster position
About SOS MEDITERRANEE
SOS MEDITERRANEE is a civil European rescue association founded in 2015 to face the humanitarian tragedy and the lack of adequate state rescue capacity in the Mediterranean on the deadliest maritime migratory route in the world since 2014. Created by a group of European citizens, our maritime and humanitarian organisation has three missions:
- To rescue people in distress at sea.
- To protect and assist survivors on board our ship.
- To bear witness and raise awareness about the tragedy unfolding in the central Mediterranean.
Today, SOS MEDITERRANEE is a network composed of four European entities (Germany, France, Italy, Switzerland) sharing the objective to support our rescue operations at sea. Search and Rescue (SAR) operations have been carried out since February 2016 in the Central Mediterranean off the Libyan coasts with the chartered ships Aquarius and Ocean Viking. To date, over 43.000 people have been rescued by SOS MEDITERRANEE.
SOS MEDITERRANEE is now looking to hire Photographer/Videographer, in order to strengthen our pool of people who would be available to join our Communication team onboard of the Ocean Viking.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Reporting to the operational communications coordinator onboard and to the Audiovisual department onshore, the photographer or videographer onboard ensures the visual production of SOS MEDITERRANEE’s mission at sea in accordance with SOS MEDITERRANEE’s guidelines.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Content Production
- Proactively suggest and define with the Communication coordinator specific audiovisual comms product to develop onboard
- Responsible for capturing image, audio, and video content in accordance with SOS MED guidelines and standards
- Edit and upload audio and visual content captured during the rotation, in line with SOS MEDITERRANEE’s SOP and guidelines
- Assist the Communication coordinator in collecting testimonies of rescue individuals when needed in the respect of SOS MED ethical standards
- Carry-out daily post-production while maintaining comprehensive branding to align with organizational goals
Equipment & digitals assests management
- In coordination with the AV department, is responsible to bring onboard all necessary equipment to work onboard.
- Is responsible for AV equipment. Ensure state of readiness and routine check of the equipment allocated to them and report to the Communication Coordinator any issue.
- Deliver all selected material for archiving at the end of the mission in HD
SAR & Post Rescue Activities
- Participate to lookout team to spot possible distress case
- Support rescue operations as a team member onboard of the RHIB during rescue operations.
- Support post –rescue operations, acting a shadow for the medical team during mass Casualty plans.
- Support post-rescue activities when survivors are onboard
Reporting
- Ensure the production of a handover report at the end of their patrol, and transmission of necessary information to the Audiovisual department onshore
- Flag unresolved issues to ensure continuity between rotations
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS :
- This position is on board a ship and candidates must be physically fit and “seaworthy” having spent some time at sea due to rough or unpredictable sea states (be aware that sea sickness can be significant)
- Be prepared for demanding field conditions : Shooting from a rigid-hulled inflatable boat (RHIB) at variable, including high, speeds
- A Passport with at least 6 month of validity is necessary to travel in the international water
- Onboard conditions affected by weather, limited space (shared bedroom) and temperature fluctuations.
- Candidate must have effective coping skills to deal with stress during high intensity rescues.
- Due to the current context and several uncertainties, flexibility is necessary.
- Transit with rescued people on board may last longer than usual waiting for a place of safety.
- Candidates may be asked to participate in recording audio and video messages for the media.
Expériences / Formation
Skills and qualifications required or desirable
- Excellent skills in photography and video shooting
- Ability to produce audio, photo and video material.
- Proficiency in image tagging and metadata management (keywords, captions, IPTC standards).
- Good knowledge in sound recording
- Good knowledge of the geopolitical context of search and rescue operations in the central Mediterranean
- Good understanding of humanitarian sector, principles and ethics
- Extensive knowledge of SAR activities is an asset
- 5 or more years of professional experience as a photographer or/and videographer.
- Previous experience in humanitarian sector and crisis management is a requirement
- Previous experience on a rescue ship is an asset
Languages & IT
- Fluent in English written and spoken.
- Good command of Italian or Arabic is a strong asset
- Highly computer literate with capability in email, MS Office, including Excel, and related business and communication tools.
- Experience in photo and video editing (Lightroom/Capture One, Da Vinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere, etc) is an asset.
- MS Teams/SharePoint
Soft skills
- Adaptability
- Stress management
- Autonomy
- Team Work
Salaire
Terms of contract:
- This recruitment is for a roster, the precise date of contract will be definied once recruited
- Short term contract, for 8 weeks rotation onboard (open to discussion)
- Ship-based position
- Europe-wide travel
- Salary : from 2.860 € gross according to the time spent on the OV
- Insurance on-board and off-board
Please submit your application, including a resume and cover letter, before 31 of October by filling out the form available here below.
SOS MEDITERRANEE reserves the right to close the recruitment process before the advertised closing date, depending on the number of applications received.
To finalize your application, you will receive an email asking you to confirm your application. Please do not forget this step. Once our team has received your application, you will receive a confirmation email. Please note that no information will be given over the phone.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
NB: This recruitment is for a roster position, the real working period will be discussed in details during the recruitment process.
SOS MEDITERRANEE is committed to promoting an inclusive workplace and actively fights against all forms of discrimination.
When you apply for a job, we collect and store your personal data within our recruitment department for the administrative management of applications and the recruitment process. The purpose of the information requested as a candidate for employment is to assess the professional qualities and skills of your application, to the exclusion of any other purpose. The legal basis for this processing is to obtain your consent and for pre-contractual measures for the employment contract. If you have any questions on the data collection, please contact: rgpd.fr@sosmediterranee.org. If your application is successful, this data will be kept for the duration of your contract. If your application is not successful, this data will be deleted immediately unless you advise us otherwise. In accordance with the French Data Protection Act of 6 January 1978 and European regulations, you may access your personal data, rectify it, request its deletion or exercise your right to limit the processing of your data. You can request more information and exercise your rights at any time by contacting SOS MEDITERRANEE France, CS 20585 – 13294 Cedex Marseille 06.