Producer Editor

FULL-TIME JOB VACANCY
PRODUCER EDITOR
Multimedia Division 
Beirut or Amman
Application Deadline: December 9, 2025

Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking applicants for the position of Producer Editor within the Multimedia Division which is part of the Media Department. The Media Department is one of the major departments of Human Rights Watch (HRW), and is primarily responsible for the communications, public relations and media aspects of HRW.  The Department is led by the Global Media Director and consists of Communications, Multimedia, and Audience Engagement Divisions. The Producer Editor is based in the Multimedia Division.

This position reports to the Multimedia Deputy Director and will be based in HRW’s Beirut or Amman offices. The successful candidate may have the option to work remotely.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop, research, storyboard, produce and edit video and animated multimedia products that will further HRW’s global advocacy objectives;
2. Make complex ideas simple through effective writing skills and visually compelling video content, ensuring HRW’s editorial standards and adhere to the highest journalistic practices;
3. Collaborate with HRW researchers and Divisions to develop multimedia communications plans for their reports and advocacy;
4. Actively monitor social media for breaking news and trending topic opportunities for MENA region;
5. Deliver outputs in a timely manner and be consistent with the agreed strategy and priorities of the Media Department;
6. Actively seek to incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion values and initiatives into multimedia, including collaborating with global partners and consultants;
7. Establish clear work plans for colleagues and communicate priorities clearly and effectively. Provide oversight and take responsibility for delegated assignments;
8. Manage and prioritize multiple projects with careful attention to all details both in creative production and management of the work;
9. Manage content distribution, logging, archiving, footage and other tasks related to production;
10. Project manage and oversee colleagues and consultants producing multimedia content worldwide;
11. Manage risk assessment process of projects;
12. Assist with contracting, budgeting and expense tracking;
13. Project manage and oversee colleagues and consultants producing multimedia content worldwide; and
14. Perform other tasks as required.

Qualifications:

Education: A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent level of experience in Communications, Journalism, Multimedia, Visual Arts or similar related is required.

Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of experience working in broadcast journalism, video production or a similar field is required.

Related Skills and Knowledge: 

1. Exceptional oral and written communication skills in English and Arabic are required; proficiency in other languages is highly desirable.
2. Demonstrate traits of tact, discretion, sound editorial judgment and the ability to function in a confidential capacity are required. 
3. Excellent story editing skills are required; videography skills are preferable.  
4. A deep understanding and track record working on social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, WhatsApp and what sorts of content best engages audiences on these platforms is required.
5. Knowledge of leading graphics, audio, and video tools including Adobe Suite. Premiere Pro and After Effects. Proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop desired. Working knowledge of Mac OS.
6. Ability to work effectively with multiple languages is required.
7. Excellent time-management skills and ability to prioritize tasks while maintaining a strong attention to detail are required.  
8. Ability to multi-task multiple stories while also producing long-term projects, work under pressure, and thrive in a deadline-driven environment is required. 
9. Excellent interpersonal skills in order to work collaboratively within HRW as well as with external media partners are required.
10. Flexibility in responding quickly to events as they occur, producing excellent written material under tight deadlines is required.
11. Excellent communication skills, self-motivated, creative problem-solver, highly organized, and demonstrates the ability to work well as a member of a team are required.

Salary and Benefits: HRW seeks exceptional applicants and offers competitive compensation and employer-paid benefits. The salary range for this position is USD 66,000-72,000.

How to Apply: Please apply immediately by December 9, 2025 by visiting our online job portal at careers.hrw.org and attaching a cover letter and a resume or CV. No calls or email inquiries, please. Applications must be complete to receive considerations, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application submission, or if you require a disability-related accommodation during the application process, please email recruitment@hrw.org. Due to the large response, application submissions via email will not be accepted and inquiries regarding the status of applications will go unanswered.

Human Rights Watch is strong because it is diverse. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Human Rights Watch does not discriminate on the basis of disability, age, gender identity and expression, national origin, race and ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or criminal record. We welcome all kinds of diversity. Our employees include people who are parents and nonparents, the self-taught and university educated, and from a wide span of socio-economic backgrounds and perspectives on the world. Human Rights Watch is an equal opportunity employer.

Human Rights Watch is an international human rights research and advocacy organization known for its in-depth investigations, its incisive and timely reporting, its innovative and high-profile advocacy campaigns, and its success in changing the human rights-related policies and practices of governments and international institutions.