mediaget
Senior Producer Newsgathering
mediaget, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
The Senior Producer is responsible for leading team planning, field shoots, and post production efforts for stories assigned to them and their team. The content this team creates isspecifically designed for platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other emerging digital platforms.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead pre-production of assigned deployments
Setup interviews, coordinate logistics, conduct research on story, work with
shooter on visual expectations
While in field communicate updates to manager or planning team
Work across digital teams to ensure that Planning, Engagement, and Audience Development departments are constantly up to speed on the production schedule
Facilitate or shoot and send social media material to office while on deployment
Screen internal and external pitches and commission story ideas to be shot by freelance video journalists or staff for content that can be used to engage with digital audiences across our platforms
Assign stories as directed by the Digital Newsgathering EP
Write scripts and social media copy to be used across various social networks for the assigned stories
Fact-check scripts
Champion 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
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 7 years track record in journalism with increasing responsibility
Proven track record of field production and coordination
SKILLS
Excellent communication, leadership, interpersonal and organizational skills
Good non-linear video editing
Outstanding ability to write and copy edit all digital content
Ability to produce lives in the field and monitoring teams in the field – via mobile and video/audio equipment
Ability to deploy breaking news situations
Ability to produce long and short news features
Must have a firm grasp on how to operate the latest video and audio field equipment
To have a broad understanding of current global news trends and issues
Excellent editorial judgment of global issues
A passion and commitment to the Al Jazeera spirit of journalism
Strong understanding of social media networks and online video consumption and audiences
Ability to independently manage high pressure, deadline driven projects.
Manage multiple tasks at the same time
Attention to detail is essential
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ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead pre-production of assigned deployments
Setup interviews, coordinate logistics, conduct research on story, work with
shooter on visual expectations
While in field communicate updates to manager or planning team
Work across digital teams to ensure that Planning, Engagement, and Audience Development departments are constantly up to speed on the production schedule
Facilitate or shoot and send social media material to office while on deployment
Screen internal and external pitches and commission story ideas to be shot by freelance video journalists or staff for content that can be used to engage with digital audiences across our platforms
Assign stories as directed by the Digital Newsgathering EP
Write scripts and social media copy to be used across various social networks for the assigned stories
Fact-check scripts
Champion 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
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 7 years track record in journalism with increasing responsibility
Proven track record of field production and coordination
SKILLS
Excellent communication, leadership, interpersonal and organizational skills
Good non-linear video editing
Outstanding ability to write and copy edit all digital content
Ability to produce lives in the field and monitoring teams in the field – via mobile and video/audio equipment
Ability to deploy breaking news situations
Ability to produce long and short news features
Must have a firm grasp on how to operate the latest video and audio field equipment
To have a broad understanding of current global news trends and issues
Excellent editorial judgment of global issues
A passion and commitment to the Al Jazeera spirit of journalism
Strong understanding of social media networks and online video consumption and audiences
Ability to independently manage high pressure, deadline driven projects.
Manage multiple tasks at the same time
Attention to detail is essential
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