Santiago is located in the region of Galicia, the home of a distinct people, language, and geography that come together to create a unique culture. Santiago is the seat of the regional government, the home to an influential university, and a significant incubator of arts and culture. For centuries, Santiago has been the destination of people walking the Camino de Santiago searching for answers, connection, and hope. Our work is Integrated Community Transformation in the heart of Santiago. We long to experience the Kingdom of God in our everyday lives, on earth as it is in heaven. We do this by joining others in their work and investing in what God has already created them to do so they can share it with others.
The Multimedia Artist + Storyteller is a dynamic and innovative role that blends artistic creativity with compelling storytelling to capture the compelling love of God at work in the hearts of people and their environment. The role requires a versatile and imaginative individual with a keen eye for aesthetics, a strong command of visual storytelling techniques, and the ability to bring ideas to life across various mediums. In addition, the Multimedia Artist + Storyteller is responsible for overseeing and designing consistent content across all communication platforms and tailoring messaging for different audiences and strategic goals. Working closely with community initiatives, the worker will need to acquire a conversational level of Spanish that enhances communication.
Creative Social Cohesion & Project Management:
-Craft multimedia content for various platforms, including social media, websites, presentations, and other channels of communication to stimulate the social economy through social cohesion.
-Collaborate with local partners to develop creative concepts and ideas for multimedia projects that align with organizational objectives and storytelling goals.
-Create captivating visual content, including but not limited to videos, animations, illustrations, infographics, photography, and interactive media to enhance user engagement.
-Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality multimedia assets.
Visual Storytelling:
-Combine visual elements, audio, and written content to ethically tell stories that provoke emotions, capture attention, and leave a lasting impact.
-Ensure that all multimedia content aligns with the organization's visual identity, style guidelines, mission, and messaging.
-Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in multimedia production, storytelling, and visual communication.
Qualifications:
-Complete MEND training within 6 months of arrival
-Experience in multimedia production, visual storytelling, and creative content creation.
-Proficiency in multimedia software, such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or other relevant tools.
-Creative thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
-Strong understanding of design principles, color theory, composition, and visual aesthetics.
-Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
-A passion for staying up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in multimedia and visual communication.
-An understanding of data reporting and analytics
-Knowledge and understanding of photography art and lighting science
-A friendly and kind personality to work with people
-Have or complete B2 Level Spanish