Media Consultant - Short-Documentary Production

Search for Common Ground; West Bank; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An international peacebuilding organization is seeking a Media Consultant to co-create a documentary in the West Bank. The candidate will develop a documentary concept, film project activities, and deliver the final version. Proven experience in documentary filmmaking, strong cinematography skills, and familiarity with the Palestinian context are essential. Submit proposals including CV and work examples by 30 August 2025.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in documentary filmmaking and visual storytelling.
• Strong cinematography and post‑production skills.
• Familiarity with the 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

Cinematography

Post-production skills

Familiarity with the Palestinian context

Community engagement

English proficiency

Job description

Grassroots to Global (G2G) Project – Palestine

Duration: July – November 2025

Location: West Bank, Palestine

Search 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.

Objective

Search 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 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

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

• An updated CV
• A short bio, including up to four examples of relevant work
• A brief proposal outlining the creative approach and work plan

Evaluation Criteria

• Relevant experience and qualifications – 40%
• Quality and relevance of past work – 35%
• Proposed approach and work plan – 25%

Submission

Proposal Deadline: 30 August 2025

EEO Statement

Search for Common Ground does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status in any of its activities or operations. Search is committed to safeguarding the interests, rights, and well-being of children, youth, and vulnerable adults with whom it is in contact and to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for all participants.