Associate Multimedia Officer, the International AIDS Society (IAS), Geneva

Purpose of the Position:
The incumbent will support the multimedia, design and marketing activities of the IAS communications, and will also provide broader support to the communications activities.

Main Responsibilities:
Develop marketing materials for the IAS and the conferences;
-Develop wrap-up reports and conference materials for the Conferences;
-Develop post-production of the conferences multimedia materials;
-Brainstorm, storyboard, and pitch video and animated project concepts;
-Work with and support the communications team to constantly enhance the visual aesthetic of the IAS and push the visual creative across all platforms;
-Support daily social media content for all IAS channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn) and make recommendations for content and online communications tools;
-Design printed materials for both marketing and reports for the IAS and conferences;
-Support content creation through design and multimedia development;
-Keep up-to-date on multimedia and interactive industry standards and trends;
-Organize and streamline all audio/visual IAS and conference content;
-Coordinate with IAS communications team to develop creative, visual content that aligns with IAS branding across multiple channels for all IAS departments (e.g., programme and advocacy, membership and governance, and conference);
-Contribute to the broader activities of the Communications Team as required.
-Perform any additional tasks requested by the Senior Manager, Communications

Academic Qualifications:
-A degree in communications, multimedia, marketing, or within a creative-related field is highly favourable

Experience: (previous internships)
-At least 2 years’ experience in communications, multimedia, design and/or marketing;
-Strong experience with image compression, file correction and optimization techniques;
-A strong portfolio;
-Experience using design and multimedia platforms;
-Experience working in media.

Skills/Competencies:
-Advanced knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator;
-Basic understanding of web development, HTML & CSS + various languages, and a desire for continued learning with respect to coding UI and UX experience is necessary;
-Basic knowledge of After Effects and/or Cinema 4D is a plus;
-An elevated sense of visual style, high attention to details;
-Diverse set of illustration capabilities and interest in photography and videography would also be helpful;
-Understanding of brand identity and the tasks that are necessary to execute;
-Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of people;
-Ability to work independently and with a team to identify, explore and implement creative multimedia strategies;
-Strong organizational skills, project management skills and ability to multi-task;
-Ability to work under pressure in an international context;
-Knowledge of HIV/AIDS is a plus.

Languages:
-Fluent written and oral English language communication skills;
-Knowledge of other languages is an asset.

How to apply:
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a cover letter, in Englishand by email only, to recruitment@iasociety.org by Friday 11 November 2016. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Only candidates from Switzerland, from an EU/EFTA country or candidates already having a valid Swiss working permit will be considered.
The IAS is committed to recruiting and sustaining a skilled, effective, diverse and genderbalanced secretariat, and to the greater involvement of people living with HIV (GIPA) in all aspects of its work. People living with HIV are strongly encouraged to apply.