• Attractive local package
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Join the principal development organization in the Pacific region

Description

The Pacific Community (SPC) is the principal scientific and technical organisation in the Pacific region, supporting development since 1947. We are an international development organisation owned and governed by our 27 country and territory members. In pursuit of sustainable development to benefit Pacific people, our organisation works across more than 25 sectors. We are known for our knowledge and innovation in such areas as fisheries science, public health surveillance, geoscience, and conservation of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture.

The Strategic Communications, Outreach and Engagement Division is a central function under the Office of the Director-General, which is responsible for driving a strategic, integrated and contemporary approaches to communications and storytelling that drives impact across our organisation and externally. The team provides central coordination, development of effective systems and processes, coordination of strategic and Pacific-led storytelling approaches, policies, procedures and impact-based communication actions. A central aim of the division is achieving visibility of SPC’s results – achieved in collaboration with our members and development partners – through improved media engagement and coordination within SPC.

The role – Digital Media Assistant Producer and Storyteller will be a key role in developing, shooting, and editing of engaging, human-interest stories and visual content, for the newly launching The Pacific Way television program across our Blue Pacific region. This role is designed for someone who is curious, has an appetite for creative storytelling in and across Pacific communities, understands how users are best engaging with content in the region and is able to provide multi-platform style pre-production, production and post-production including reporting of content, in line with the vision of The Pacific Way. 

The key responsibilities of the role include:

Produce and edit audiovisual and written content within SPC / The Pacific Way branding guidelines for social media, web and television platforms

• Ensure the scripting process is anchored in impactful and best-practice Pacific storytelling methodology.
• Develop 15 digital media / broadcast stories for multiplatform channels including TV broadcast, social media, reels and online graphic formats i.e. website etc.
• Capture all footage and content in high-resolution and ensure quality is in line with broadcast standards.
• Support interview coordination, relationship management and follow through on engagement.

Coordinate with Divisions to support creative and impact storytelling in timely and responsive manner

• Support the coordination with Divisional teams to ensure content is captured and delivered quickly with necessary approval by Team Leader Pacific Way.
• Ensure regular stories being published represent inclusivity and diversity of voices from across the Pacific, youth, women, and marginalised communities such as LGBTIQ+ communities.
• Critically support collective and inclusive teamwork across internal and external teams and manage relationships to support the Team Leader Pacific Way.

Reporting and evaluation

• Ensure management and coordination of all captured audiovisual materials are uploaded within 10 days of travel to Resource Space with appropriate meta data tags and country information.
• Support data contribution to monthly reports and provide necessary reporting to Divisions where needed and requested.

Multiplatform and broadcast engagement and coordination 

• Support coordination, engagement and relationship development with Pacific broadcast houses on co-shared and co-developed content.
• Sought and provide all necessary approvals from countries before publishing where needed in coordination with Team Leader Pacific Way.
• Liaise with the Digital Media Reporter in coordination with Team Leader Pacific Way on stories for The Pacific Way episodes across all necessary platforms in a timely manner i.e. reels, written and visual content, and social media campaign support for broader promotion.
• Support TV scheduling through SPC broadcast partners and satellite scheduling where required.

For a more detailed account of the key responsibilities, please refer to the online job description.

Key selection criteria

Qualifications

• Diploma in a relevant field such as Communications, Journalism, Media Relations or equivalent body of knowledge and experience.

Technical expertise

• At least 4-5 years of professional experience in the media, digital storytelling or communications fields, with a strong focus on online/social media communications and/or broadcast.
• Scripting capability in line with modern and best practice TV and content development.

Language skills

• Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).

Interpersonal skills and cultural awareness

• Ability to work in a multicultural, inclusive and equitable environment.

Salary, terms and conditions

Contract Duration – Until 24 April 2026.

Remuneration – The Digital Media Assistant Producer and Storyteller is a band band 7 position in SPC’s 2025 salary scale, with a commencing taxable salary range of FJD 2,287-2,859 per month, plus local staff benefits. An offer of appointment for an initial contract will normally be made in the lower half of this range, with due consideration given to experience and qualifications. Progression within the salary scale will be based on annual performance reviews.

Recruitment principles – SPC’s recruitment is based on merit and fairness, and candidates are competing in a selection process that is fair, transparent and non-discriminatory. SPC is an equal-opportunity employer, and is committed to cultural and gender diversity, including bilingualism, and will seek to attract and appoint candidates who respect these values. Due attention is given to gender equity and the maintenance of strong representation from Pacific Island professionals. If two interviewed candidates are ranked equal by the selection panel, preference will be given to the Pacific Islander.

Applicants will be assured of complete confidentiality in line with SPC’s Privacy Policy.

Application procedure

Closing Date – 27 April 2025 at 11:59pm (Fiji time)

Job Reference: JM00878

Applicants must apply online at http://careers.spc.int/

Hard copies of applications will not be accepted.

For your application to be considered, you must provide us with:

• an updated resume with contact details for three professional referees
• a cover letter detailing your skills, experience and interest in this position
• responses to all screening questions

Your application will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed at shortlisting stage if all the above documents are not provided. Applicants should not attach copies of qualifications or letters of reference. Please ensure your documents are in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.

Only Fijian citizens are eligible to apply for this role.

SPC does not charge a fee to consider your application and will never ask for your banking or financial information during the recruitment process.

Screening Questions (maximum of 2,000 characters per question):

1. The role will involve producing content for TV broadcast as well as online and other communications / multimediaplatforms (social media, web, podcasts) to convey messages that will effectively inform and engage targeted audience. List the steps you would take in producing content suitable for each media platform and please refer to examples you’ve led in your existing broadcast and/or communications role.
2. Give one example of how you have previously used your production and communications skillset to drive positive change. Please describe the impact this had.
3. This role requires engagement with communities and representatives from diverse backgrounds, cultures and countries. describe your experience engaging with diverse cultures and how you ensure that appropriate Pacific cultural approaches are undertaken to ensure you are able to capture the stories in the most engaging and appropriate ways.