mediaget
Associate Producer Newsgathering
mediaget, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
AJ+ is looking for Associate Producer to supportthe senior editorial team inthe creation and execution of short video or live original reports using freelance video journalists or internal field crewsspecifically designed for platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other emerging digital platforms. The Associate Producer assists the senior editorial team with all aspects of element gathering for both breaking and developing news, or pre- and post-production on feature stories. The Associate Producer should be proactive in pitching ideas, and be willing to produce stories from start to finish.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist screening external pitches and conceive of story ideas to be shot by freelance video journalists or stafffor content that can be used to engage with digital audiences across our platforms
Assign stories as directed by manager
Write scripts and social media copyto be used across various social networksfor the assigned stories
Fact-check scripts
Conceive, pitch, and potentially execute story ideas
Meet deadlines as assigned
Carry out duties in line with AJ+ editorial guidelines and ethics
Ensure that AJ+ content is consistent with guidelines and goals
Promote their stories on social media
Assist with field production as needed
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor degree or relevant experience
Experience in journalism, social media or video production
SKILLS
Basic knowledge of journalism and video production
Manage multiple tasks at the same time. Attention to detail is essential.
The desired candidate must have sound editorial judgment of global issues, a passion andcommitment to the Al Jazeera spirit of journalism
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ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist screening external pitches and conceive of story ideas to be shot by freelance video journalists or stafffor content that can be used to engage with digital audiences across our platforms
Assign stories as directed by manager
Write scripts and social media copyto be used across various social networksfor the assigned stories
Fact-check scripts
Conceive, pitch, and potentially execute story ideas
Meet deadlines as assigned
Carry out duties in line with AJ+ editorial guidelines and ethics
Ensure that AJ+ content is consistent with guidelines and goals
Promote their stories on social media
Assist with field production as needed
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor degree or relevant experience
Experience in journalism, social media or video production
SKILLS
Basic knowledge of journalism and video production
Manage multiple tasks at the same time. Attention to detail is essential.
The desired candidate must have sound editorial judgment of global issues, a passion andcommitment to the Al Jazeera spirit of journalism
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