Christine Nesbitt Hills

I am an enthusiastic and experienced professional with a strong background in photojournalism, humanitarian and development photography, video production, and content strategy. My career includes roles as an independent photojournalist, UNICEF’s senior photo editor, and currently leading emergencies content and strategy for UNICEF’s private fundraising and partnerships audiences. I have a deep commitment to documenting marginalised communities with integrity and a focus on ethical imagery governance. My expertise lies in developing strategic content and brand values that drive fundraising, expand reach, and enhance organisational reputation. I excel in creating emotionally engaging, insight-driven storytelling that supports fundraising efforts during both sudden-onset disasters and protracted crises. My experience includes producing content for various income streams, including corporate partnerships, philanthropy, and public sector engagement. I have a proven track record of coordinating with offices globally to produce compelling content for digital and traditional media platforms, and I have led capacity-building initiatives through information exchange and webinars. My leadership in imagery has strengthened global brand identity and promoted inclusive representation in humanitarian narratives. As a collaborative and consultative team player and leader, I foster a psychologically safe environment for high-performing teams. I am adept at implementing practical solutions under pressure while working towards long-term goals. My creative problem-solving skills and strong moral compass drive my commitment to advancing the mission of organisations dedicated to child and human rights. Skills:

Audience-centric content strategy
Content production to connect and inspire audiences, driving lasting impact
Content strategy and production of emergencies and development content 
Familiarity with various high value audiences income streams, as well as individual audiences
Vast experience working with headquarters, regional offices and country offices
Media and United Nations experience
Technical advisor
Picture/video research
Management of risks to the brand’s reputation and financial risk in respect of content
Advanced knowledge of intellectual property relating to content
Imagery ethics & brand
Capacity building for ethical multimedia content production, distribution and archiving
Project management
Vast experience with Orange Logic’s Digital Asset Management system

Excepts from recommendation letters:

“Christine is a very principled person who has a strong commitment to representing marginalised people in an ethical way.”

“Her imagery does not just rely on an emotional connection, she is informed a great deal by detailed factual information on issues such as mother to child transmission, sanitation and the intricacies of rural development. She is able to links these issues to the reality of people’s lives in her pictures where she shows them as human beings, not just the face of a problem.”

“Huge stigma about HIV and Aids still very much exists in Zambia, and Ms. Nesbitt had to work hard to win the trust of her subjects – pregnant women who are living with the virus – but she succeeded. She works with the utmost level of respect for vulnerable people and respects every person’s right to dignity.”

“While shouldering the administrative and editing duties of her position, as well as the day-to-day news photographs, Ms. Nesbitt also devoted herself to her avocation of empathetic, close and personal coverage of the lives – both the struggles and the victories – of the ordinary people of Africa. In that and in every task she undertook, Ms. Nesbitt never showed anything less than complete diligence and commitment in accomplishing every project on time and to the highest standards possible, while establishing herself among her peers as a cheerful, helpful, trusted and well-liked colleague.”

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