Ajplus
Producer - News Gathering
Ajplus, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Producer - AJ+
AJ+ is looking for a
Producer
to join our newsroom to take our deployment content to the next level and help develop a weekly field show for YouTube. The Producer is responsible for producing high-quality, character-driven short documentary content on a monthly basis. A successful candidate should be comfortable working in the field alongside a shooter/editor and an AP, as well as working in smaller teams or even solo depending on the nature of the story.
Specific Responsibilities:
Pitch compelling stories in keeping in the AJ+ core agenda and of interest to a digital audience Work on pre-production of assigned deployments Setup and access interviews, coordinate logistics, conduct research on story, work and with shooter/editor on visual expectations Work in the field in the U.S. and occasionally internationally - communicating all updates on project to Executive Producer Work across teams to ensure that Planning, Engagement, and Audience Development departments are constantly up to speed on the production schedule Provide an initial draft of structure of stories and write factually accurate and compelling scripts Provide social media copy to be used across various social networks for the assigned stories Work with fact-checkers to ensure scripts are factually accurate Comply with field safety and ethical reporting practices Coordinate field team travel logistics Engage with audience on social media in professional manner while following network guidelines Contribute editorially strong and creative ideas in meetings and discussions Assess new information and react quickly to editorial developments Carry out duties in line with Al Jazeera editorial guidelines and ethics Minimum Qualifications and Experience Required:
Minimum of 3 years in journalism Proven track record of delivering content that is successful on YouTube is preferred.
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AJ+ is looking for a
Producer
to join our newsroom to take our deployment content to the next level and help develop a weekly field show for YouTube. The Producer is responsible for producing high-quality, character-driven short documentary content on a monthly basis. A successful candidate should be comfortable working in the field alongside a shooter/editor and an AP, as well as working in smaller teams or even solo depending on the nature of the story.
Specific Responsibilities:
Pitch compelling stories in keeping in the AJ+ core agenda and of interest to a digital audience Work on pre-production of assigned deployments Setup and access interviews, coordinate logistics, conduct research on story, work and with shooter/editor on visual expectations Work in the field in the U.S. and occasionally internationally - communicating all updates on project to Executive Producer Work across teams to ensure that Planning, Engagement, and Audience Development departments are constantly up to speed on the production schedule Provide an initial draft of structure of stories and write factually accurate and compelling scripts Provide social media copy to be used across various social networks for the assigned stories Work with fact-checkers to ensure scripts are factually accurate Comply with field safety and ethical reporting practices Coordinate field team travel logistics Engage with audience on social media in professional manner while following network guidelines Contribute editorially strong and creative ideas in meetings and discussions Assess new information and react quickly to editorial developments Carry out duties in line with Al Jazeera editorial guidelines and ethics Minimum Qualifications and Experience Required:
Minimum of 3 years in journalism Proven track record of delivering content that is successful on YouTube is preferred.
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