Digital Asset Specialist

What we do

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and, at the same time, promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.

Purpose

The Digital Asset Specialist leads efforts to organize and deliver raw and simply edited digital content (proactively and reactively) ensuring smooth content workflow. This role supports ICRC adhering to best practice in data protection and ethical content gathering. S/he provides guidance, training and support to all staff across the organization in digital asset management and distribution.

Accountabilities & Functional responsibilities

Digital Asset Management & Content Creation

• Assist colleagues to upload and share content, ensuring the metadata, consent, contracts, licenses and classification are correct.
• Support emergency content management during crises, including the rapid ingestion and distribution of high-priority assets.
• Support colleagues searching for content 
• Curate shareable content packages for colleagues from existing materials, including editing simple B rolls for the newsroom and photos. 

Capacity building

• Providing user-centric training in digital asset management and content workflow in collaboration with Regional Communication Centres (RCCs).

System support

• Liaise with ICT and other technical teams to maintain digital asset management system integrity and address user concerns.
• Support archives in their workflow ensuring they have the necessary information to archive content 
• Ensure media, external production companies, freelancers, digital agencies and National Societies can access the content they are seeking (subject to validation and copyright)

Desired profile and skills

• Degree in communications, journalism, design or archiving or relevant subject
• 6-9 years professional experience in managing media asset systems 
• Experience in content creation, simple video editing and social media posting
• Fluent in English; additional language proficiency is an asset.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to cope with stress, competing multiple projects and adhere to deadlines
• Collaborative proactive mindset with a client-centric approach to problem solving.
• Expertise in video and photo editing for broadcast and social media platforms
• Tech savvy 
• Data protection knowledge
• Excellent public speaking skills and ability to communicate about technical matters in both 1:1 conversations and larger audiences in training settings. 

What we offer

• Diverse and humanitarian-minded workforce
• An opportunity to contribute to institutional efforts to protect and assist conflict victims worldwide
• Training opportunities
• Flexible work schedule

Our Values

At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit this

Application Reminders

If this sounds like a good fit for you, kindly apply through the Apply now button below and attach a copy of your updated and comprehensive resume along with your motivation letter.
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Deadline of Application: 30 January 2025
Target Start Date: Immediately
Office Address: 32/F BDO Life Megaplaza, 358 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City, Philippines
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Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
This vacancy is open for Philippine residents only.