Media Assistant

at Islamic Relief
Published August 2, 2026
Location Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic
Category Administration  
Job Type Full Time  

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Media Assistant is responsible for producing high-quality photo and video content and coordinating field media coverage across Syria. Based in the Damascus office with field travel required, the role involves capturing and editing media assets, as well as serving as the main technical focal point for coordinating and reviewing submissions from the field volunteer network. Working under the direct supervision of the Media Officer, the Media Assistant ensures all organizational programs are documented professionally, ethically, and in line with branding standards to support donor reporting and external communications.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Plan, capture, and edit high-quality photo and video content for project activities, events, and official guest visits across Syria.

Process, filter, and format photo selections (providing high/low-resolution versions) and video assets according to technical guidelines and agreed deadlines.

Draft and write impactful human-interest stories and field updates from project sites.

Conduct recorded beneficiary interviews for auditing, monitoring, and reporting, ensuring informed consent is obtained in compliance with organizational regulations.

Serve as the primary focal point for field volunteer photographers across Syrian governorates.

Issue coverage technical briefs, guidelines, and schedules based on project needs.

Review and verify all volunteer media submissions for technical quality, branding compliance, and ethical standards.

Maintain an organized digital media library for efficient retrieval of photos and video assets.

Ensure all visual content strictly adheres to ethical standards, beneficiary protection, and approved organizational visual identity/logo guidelines.

Assist in organizing logistics and setting up equipment for organizational media events and field visits.

Support the Media Officer in gathering media assets for program reporting, donor compliance, and annual media reports.

Perform any other operational tasks assigned by the Media Officer

Experience / Education/Skills- Essential

University degree in a related field (Media, Art,)
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Humanitarian Field and Media Roles.
Computer literate and competent with Microsoft office and other design Programs, as required.
Excellent verbal & written communication skills
Language

Arabic as mother tongue
English reading and writing
IT skills

Excellent computer skills.
Proficiency in the computer applications, internet and search tools.
Proficiency in MS office and the ability to use software necessary for information management and reporting. (excel and word is a must)
Personal Attributes:

The incumbent must also demonstrate the following personal attributes:
leadership personality
good listener
responsibility
creativity
Performance Management
high communication skills
ability to work within a team and in a multi-cultural environment
ability to prioritize work issues to meet deadlines.
honest and trustworthy.
respectful and flexible.
Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity and demonstrate sound work ethics.

Please send your resume/CV