Communications Assistant

OVERVIEW Beit Karam is looking for a Communications Assistant to help document and share the stories of our community in Syria.

This role combines on-the-ground documentation through photography and videography, social media support, and close coordination with our international communications team.

The Communications Assistant will play a key role in capturing daily activities, programs, workshops, community events, and the broader impact of Beit Karam’s work across Aleppo, Idlib, and beyond.

ABOUT YOU A Creative Visual Storyteller You know how to translate real moments into powerful photos and videos.

You understand emotion, composition, pacing, and how to bring a story to life in a way that feels honest and human.

A Clear Communicator You can speak with families, youth, mentors, and staff with empathy and professionalism.

You know how to gather stories respectfully and translate them into compelling content.

Technically Skilled You can film, photograph, edit, and manage media files.

You work confidently with editing software and social platforms.

You’re always learning and improving your craft.

Organized & Reliable You manage shoots, schedules, content, and deadlines with clarity.

You label your files.

You deliver on time.

You understand the importance of workflow.

Collaborative You enjoy working with others, locally and internationally.

You value feedback and can adapt your content to match brand guidelines and campaign needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES Storytelling & Documentation Document Beit Karam’s daily activities, programs, workshops, and community events through photos and videos.

Travel with Karam Caravan across Aleppo and surrounding areas as needed to film and photograph student sessions, school visits, and community engagement.

Capture on-camera interviews with youth, families, mentors, and staff.

Gather stories and quotes from community members that reflect the impact of our work.

Content Creation & Editing Film, photograph, and edit high-quality visual content for use across social media, reports, and donor communications.

Prepare and organize raw footage, edited videos, and photo archives in the organization’s cloud storage.

Follow Beit Karam brand guidelines for tone, style, and visual identity.

Social Media & Digital Presence Develop short-form photo and video content for platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

Assist in planning, scheduling, and posting content on Beit Karam’s social media channels.

Support content calendar development and upcoming campaign planning.

Coordination with the International Communications Team Share photo and video assets regularly with the greater Karam communications team.

Support international campaigns by providing timely content, quotes, captions, and translations when needed.

Respond to media requests for images or footage from the ground.

Professional Growth Stay familiar with emerging trends in storytelling, editing, and social media.

Continuously improve shooting, editing, and content development skills.

QUALIFICATIONS At least one year of experience in photography, videography, or digital content creation.

Ability to shoot high-quality photos and video with DSLR/mirrorless cameras and microphones.

Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Lightroom, or similar tools.

Strong sense of visual storytelling, composition, pacing, and sound design.

Experience creating content for social media platforms (Reels, TikTok, Stories, YouTube). Strong organizational skills for managing and archiving large media libraries.

Ability to travel with program teams (including Karam Caravan) across Aleppo and nearby areas.

Fluency in Arabic; English proficiency is a plus.

A collaborative attitude, openness to feedback, and clear communication skills.

Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple projects at once.

Please send your resume/CV