Media Consultant - Short-Documentary Production

Search for Common Ground; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

An international peacebuilding organization is seeking a Media Consultant to create a 5–7-minute documentary for a project in the West Bank. The consultant will work closely with local organizations to develop a concept, film activities, and edit final footage. Candidates must have experience in documentary filmmaking, strong storytelling skills, and familiarity with the regional context. This role requires English proficiency and offers an opportunity to impact community-driven peacebuilding efforts.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in documentary filmmaking and visual storytelling.
• Strong cinematography and post-production skills required.
• Familiarity with Palestinian context and conflict-sensitive approaches.

Responsibilities

• Develop a creative documentary concept and production plan.
• Film project activities, interviews, and contextual footage.
• Edit and deliver a final version of the documentary.

Skills

Documentary filmmaking

Visual storytelling

Cinematography

Post-production skills

Community engagement

English proficiency

Job description

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Media Consultant - Short-Documentary Production, London

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Search for Common Ground

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London, United Kingdom

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Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

0293d5855345

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Grassroots to Global (G2G) Project – PalestineDuration: July – November 2025Location: West Bank, PalestineBackgroundSearch for Common Ground (Search) is implementing the Grassroots to Global (G2G) initiative in Palestine as part of a broader multi-country program funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The G2G project supports local actors in fragile and conflict-affected settings to lead peacebuilding efforts and influence policy through adaptive, community-driven approaches. In Palestine, the project emphasizes civic participation, women's leadership, and elevating grassroots voices in national and international peacebuilding conversations.To document and amplify the work of the G2G project, Search will commission a short documentary film that captures its core values, impact, and the lived experiences of those involved. The film will serve as a storytelling, advocacy, and monitoring tool.ObjectiveSearch is seeking a Media Consultant to co-create a 5–7-minute documentary that captures the essence of the G2G project in the West Bank. The film should reflect the project's themes, progress, and challenges, and be developed in close coordination with local organizations in the project and the Search team.

Scope of Work

Develop a creative documentary concept and production plan

Develop 4-6 spotlights to be used by Search and the G2G initiative

Deliver up to 2 briefing workshops for participants of the G2G initiative

Film project activities, interviews, and contextual footage

Monitor and integrate project dynamics and challenges into the storyline

Edit and deliver a final, fully mastered version of the documentary and the spots

Maintain regular coordination with Search throughout the process

Deliverables and Timeline

Documentary concept and production plan - August 2025

Raw footage and on-site filming - September 2025

Edited first cut of documentary - October 2025

Final mastered version (5–7 minutes), up to 4 spotlights - November 2025

Duration:

The assignment will run from July to November 2025

Location:

The work will be conducted across various locations in the West Bank, including Jericho, Ramallah, Jenin, Hebron, Bethlehem; key filming spots to be determined in coordination with the project team.

Qualifications

Proven experience in documentary filmmaking and visual storytelling

Strong cinematography and post-production skills

Familiarity with the Palestinian context and conflict-sensitive approaches

Experience working with communities and civil society actors

English proficiency is required

Application Requirements:Applicants must submit the following, in compliance with the Palestinian Ministry of Economics requirements:1. An updated CV2. A short bio, including up to four examples of relevant work3. A brief proposal outlining the creative approach and work planEvaluation CriteriaWeightRelevant experience and qualifications: 40%Quality and relevance of past work: 35%Proposed approach and work plan: 25%Shortlisted candidates may be invited for interviews or asked to provide additional information.SubmissionProposal Deadline: August 20, 2025