Application Guide

How to Apply for Call for Media Consultants in the MENA Region

at Field Production

🏢 About Field Production

Field Production is a specialized media and communication company founded in 2021, headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey. They provide integrated services in media, communication, advocacy, capacity building, and performing/visual arts, focusing on the MENA region. Working here offers the chance to contribute to impactful storytelling and support journalists, activists, and community media actors in a region with critical media needs.

About This Role

This role involves providing specialized media services—such as videography, photography, graphic design, motion graphics, media training, and digital marketing—on an assignment basis. You will support advocacy, capacity building, and storytelling initiatives for journalists, activists, and community media actors in the MENA region. The impact lies in empowering local voices and strengthening media resilience in conflict-affected areas.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve receiving a brief for a new assignment—such as filming a documentary, designing graphics for a campaign, or conducting a media training workshop. You would work remotely, coordinating with the Field Production team, and deliver high-quality outputs within agreed timelines, often collaborating with local partners or activists.

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🎯 Who Field Production Is Looking For

  • Based in Syria, Jordan, Turkey, Lebanon, Iraq, or Palestine, with deep understanding of the MENA region's media landscape and challenges.
  • Strong practical experience in at least one of the listed fields: videography, photography, graphic design, motion graphics/animation, media training, or digital marketing.
  • Ability to work on a contract/assignment basis, with flexibility to handle short-term projects and tight deadlines.
  • Portfolio demonstrating high-quality work in relevant media services, preferably with experience in advocacy or capacity building contexts.

📝 Tips for Applying to Field Production

1

Tailor your portfolio to include samples relevant to the MENA region or similar conflict/post-conflict settings.

2

Highlight any experience working with journalists, activists, or community media actors in your cover letter.

3

Specify your location (country and city) clearly in your application, as only candidates from listed countries are considered.

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If applying as a company, emphasize your team's collective expertise and provide case studies of past projects in the region.

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Mention your availability for assignment-based work and your ability to work remotely with minimal supervision.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific skills and experience in one or more of the required media services.', 'Your familiarity with the MENA region, including cultural context, languages, and understanding of local media challenges.', 'Examples of past work that involved advocacy, capacity building, or supporting marginalized voices.', 'Your flexibility and readiness to take on assignment-based projects with quick turnaround times.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review Field Production's website and social media to understand their past projects and client types.
  • → Study the company's focus on advocacy, capacity building, and performing/visual arts to see how your role fits their mission.
  • → Research the current media landscape in the MENA region, especially in the listed countries, to understand the context of your work.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe a media project you completed in the MENA region. What challenges did you face and how did you overcome them?
2 How do you approach media training for journalists or activists in conflict-affected areas?
3 Can you share an example of a storytelling initiative that had a measurable impact on advocacy or awareness?
4 How do you ensure cultural sensitivity and ethical considerations in your media work?
5 How do you manage multiple assignments with tight deadlines while working remotely?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic application without tailoring your experience to the MENA region or media services.
  • Failing to specify your location or applying from a country not listed in the requirements.
  • Not providing a portfolio or samples that demonstrate your practical skills in the required fields.

📅 Application Timeline

⏰ Deadline: July 20, 2026

We recommend applying at least a few days early to avoid last-minute technical issues.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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