Visual Storytelling & Media Production Specialist

Number of Openings: One (1)

Background/Context

The For Youth, By Youth (FYBY) movement is a youth-led initiative aimed at empowering young leaders to drive community, institutional, and societal transformation. Funded by the Mastercard Foundation, FYBY leverages the networks of the Talloires Network of Engaged Universities—a coalition dedicated to strengthening the civic roles of higher education institutions—paNhari, an organization that supports youth development and leadership, and the Next Generation Leaders (NGL) Alumni, a group of experienced youth leaders who actively contribute their insights and expertise to strengthen FYBY’s impact. Together, these critical stakeholders are building a collaborative environment where diverse voices worldwide engage in addressing urgent challenges through leadership, wellness, ethical AI, and participatory action research.

About the Role

The Visual Storytelling & Media Production Specialist will support the For Youth By Youth movement by bringing participants’ stories to life and amplifying the movement’s impact. This role is designed to work hand-in-hand with Lorlene (and Dee-1, an Expert in Storytelling/Global Ambassador), to promote FYBY’s visibility and authenticity through various media platforms. This position will work with the Talloires Network (TN) secretariat, paNhari, and NGL alumni to produce compelling media content that supports FYBY’s goals of fostering conscious leadership, community transformation, and movement-building.

This role will be directly contracted and supervised by the paNhari team and involves close collaboration with the Talloires Network secretariat staff to ensure alignment with Mastercard Foundation values, emphasizing accessibility, inclusivity, and adaptability to meet evolving program needs.

As FYBY progresses, there may be adjustments in roles and responsibilities to meet the evolving needs of the program. Flexibility and adaptability are essential as we work together to uphold the FYBY mission and cultivate strong, impactful partnerships.

Timeline and LOE

This role requires a commitment of approximately 1.5 days (12 hours) per week throughout each phase of the program. During critical periods, an increased LOE of approximately 3 days (24 hours) per week will be essential to support media production for documentary filming.

Note: A “day” is considered an 8-hour workday.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Visibility and Engagement

Develop Promotional Videos
- Produce and edit short promotional videos, aligned with the storytelling themes set forth by Lorlene (and Dee-1).
- Collaborate closely with Lorlene (and Dee-1) to create teasers and media content to build interest around key events such as application deadlines, workshops, and FYBY’s milestones.
- Distribute videos through FYBY’s channels to ensure consistent messaging and maximize reach across social media and FYBY’s online platforms.
Deliverables
- At least four promotional videos distributed annually, covering participant testimonials, FYBY’s highlights, and event teasers, developed in collaboration with Lorlene (and Dee-1) to ensure messaging consistency.

2. Co-Create and Support Personal Narrative and Documentary Production

Conduct Storytelling Workshops.
- Work alongside Lorlene (and Dee-1) to coordinate storytelling workshops led by media experts, helping FYBY participants craft personal narratives that reflect FYBY’s mission.
- Facilitate participant engagement in these workshops and assist Lorlene (and Dee-1) with capturing impactful spoken word testimonials that will be integral to the documentary film.
Assist in Crafting Personal Narratives and Producing Documentary Films
- Support participants in shaping their personal narratives through structured storytelling sessions, working in close collaboration with Lorlene (and Dee-1) to ensure that narratives align with core themes like conscious leadership and global solidarity.
- Oversee the production process of the documentary, using content such as spoken word testimonials and recorded presentations gathered by Lorlene (and Dee-1) to create a cohesive final product that represents FYBY’s impact and vision.
Deliverables
- Personal Narratives and Testimonials: Curated and developed personal narratives with support from Lorlene (and Dee-1).
- Produced Documentary Films: High-quality documentaries featuring participant stories, edited and finalized in collaboration with Lorlene (and Dee-1) and using testimonial content.

3. Strategic Alignment and Communication

Collaborate on Public Messaging and Internal Coordination
- Maintain regular communication with Lorlene (and Dee-1), TN, and the broader FYBY team to align on media content and messaging strategies.
- Participate in biweekly meetings with Lorlene (and Dee-1) and other team members to ensure cohesive communication efforts and support Lorlene (and Dee-1)’s global and internal communication strategies.
Contribute to Risk Mitigation and Social Media Monitoring
- Support Lorlene (and Dee-1) and the TN secretariat in monitoring public interactions on social media for potential risks, privacy issues, and inappropriate content.
- Set up a reporting system for participants to flag any concerning online content, ensuring a safe online environment for the FYBY community.
Deliverables
- Messaging and Coordination Reports: Documented communication and media alignment reports for public and internal messaging with Lorlene (and Dee-1) and TN.
- Social Media Monitoring System: A structured approach for monitoring and reporting online activity, developed in alignment with Lorlene (and Dee-1) and TN.