Multimedia Officer

About the role

We’re looking for an organised and creative Multimedia Officer to help bring Global Witness’ work to life through powerful video, photography and audio storytelling.

You’ll manage multimedia projects from development through to delivery, working closely with the Multimedia Lead and colleagues across the organisation.

You’ll coordinate external suppliers, support production and editing, manage multimedia assets and equipment, and ensure all content meets our ethical, safeguarding and security standards. You’ll also support digital fundraising administration and help develop inclusive, engaging content that strengthens our impact and reach.

About you

You’ll have experience managing multimedia projects, coordinating stakeholders and working to competing deadlines. You’ll be highly organised, detail-oriented and an effective communicator, with an understanding of ethical storytelling and the importance of safeguarding and security.

You’ll enjoy working collaboratively, solving problems and bringing creative ideas to life. Experience in audio or video editing, photo editing, content management systems or campaigning and media environments would be an advantage.

Working for Global Witness

Global Witness has a talented team of people worldwide with offices in London, Washington DC and Brussels.

We aim to be a diverse and inclusive place to work. We value new perspectives, original ideas and different ways of working. We believe that diverse views and experiences improve the way we do our work. We do our best to make our jobs accessible to all regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation or identity.

We offer an excellent benefits package including a competitive salary and 20 days annual leave (excl. Bank Holidays). We also offer healthcare insurance and policies to support you during key life events.

We have formalised our shorter working week where everyone works 30 hours Monday to Thursday, with Friday off with no impact on full time salary. We operate a hybrid working model which requires at least 2 days in the office.

How to apply

Please send in your CV (max 2 pages) and your responses to the shortlisting questions below to Recruitment Campaigns by Midnight GMT Sunday 8 November.

Shortlisting questions

1. Please provide a link to examples of your multimedia work
2. Can you give us an example of a multimedia project you've worked on that you're particularly proud of? Please talk through your approach to the story or theme of the work, any impact as a result, and any challenges you overcame when producing the piece.
3. How do you think multimedia can achieve real change and impact in the world?

Please submit no more than 200-250 words for each question.

To help us track your application please use the following in the subject heading of the email: Multimedia Officer and please use the following file name protocol for your CV and cover letter: ‘First Name_Last Name_CV’, ‘First Name_Last Name_Coverletter’.

Interview process

Interviews with be held 30th November, 1st December and 2nd December . You will receive the interview questions 1 week ahead of the interview via email to enable you to prepare.

At Global Witness, we are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to everyone. If you require any adjustments or support during the application or interview stages, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We want to ensure the process is an inclusive and supportive experience.

Equality and diversity

We would appreciate your participation in completing our Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form.

Global Witness wants to meet the aims and commitments set out in its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy. This includes not discriminating under the Equality Act 2010 and building an accurate picture of the make-up of the workforce and candidates in encouraging equality and diversity.