Documentary Film Production Assistant, Coms Officer & Researcher

Job description

We are a high profile international development charity, Fortune Forum, who is helping to create lasting change to international development through unique partnerships and we have several initiatives that the applicant would be working on -
DISPARITY documentary film (currently in post-production) which lifts the lid on the foreign aid industry and points to how we can move the needle on poverty has a fully integrated Real Aid Campaign planned to harness the Film’s advocacy aims. The film features 7 Nobel Laureates and is narrated by an Oscar Winning actor. There hasn't been a landmark film on aid and we consider this to have the potential to spark a wide public debate and to therefore set in to motion a Real Aid movement, to help level the playing field for the world's poorest people. www.real-aid.org.
‘Real Aid’ is a global multi-media campaign to advance the MM Aid Model; a proven, working and scalable Model to improve the quality of, and increase the quantity of international development aid. Pioneered by Nobel Laureate Economist Sir James Mirrlees has the potential to unleash $100b of REAL AID annually and it’s ideas have already enabled over £265m of funds delivered to international causes via trusted channels impacting over 100 million lives around the globe.
Our next production is a global TV series entitled ‘The Great and The Good’. Featuring an all-star cast of do-gooders; Nobel Laureates, philanthropists, cultural icons and legendary figures, these role models espouse their giving values and share their inner secrets of success and well-being to empower global citizens to lead more profound, purposeful and productive lives. Each interview evokes the spirit of a change maker to encourage community activism and greater engagement in pressing social issues.
We are looking for a passionate, talented and responsible individual who is passionate about social issues to join our small team based in London E1. First and foremost we are looking for someone who is very flexible and adaptable with the ability to wear many hats at the same time, balancing the changing daily demands of the office effectively.
Your role will be very varied which is an exciting opportunity to build many skills simultaneously and you will be working directly with the CEO of the organisation. The role will include; working as part of the production team and by engaging with almost all activities relating to film production to deepen your film expertise. The role will include working with key partners relating to the campaign, particularly devising marketing materials and doing comms work. The role has a high level of research involved across different tasks.

Desired profile

Essential Skills:
• Must have University Degree
• Proficient in use of Final Cut Pro X and present us with a portfolio of your work.
• Experience in communications and storytelling ability in a clear, concise and compelling manner.
• Strong and effective researcher being able to assess and analyse large sums of information and present this in a coherent manner in research reports.
• Reliable IT skills such as being proficient in all Microsoft IT packages, ability to understand computer backup systems, archiving files, able to work with both Windows and Mac OS to a high level.
• Good Illustration & Graphic design skills, with a keen eye for socially empowering artwork/ campaigns
• Good office administration skills are necessary as you will be liaising between different offices as well as coordinating inbound emails, events, trips, general office management etc.

Desirable Skills:
• Knowledge of international development and surrounding issues
• Competent in Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator with a portfolio
• Offline editing skills
• Lives near to the office based in London, E1

Salary: £20,000 per annum
6 months internship with the view of full-time employment. DO NOT apply for this role if you are not interested in the possibility of full-time employment.
The position will start with 1 week paid trial / induction on 21st May 2018. Full-time position will start 11th June 2018.