Al Jazeera Media Network
Senior Producer - Fault Lines
Al Jazeera Media Network, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Al Jazeera Media Network is seeking a Senior Producer to join their Emmy and Peabody award-winning investigative documentary program based in the U.S.
Want to make an application Make sure your CV is up to date, then read the following job specs carefully before applying.This is a Permanent position based in Al Jazeera’s Washington DC office.Key Responsibilities:
Initiate and research pitches for a 25-minute documentary program based in the U.S., covering the U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean or international stories with a strong U.S. connection.Prepare appropriate budget and story treatments for in-house approval.Research interviews.Organize production of documentary, including planning all editorial and logistical aspects of shoots, arranging travel, accommodation, and equipment, securing access to people and locations for long-form shoots.Recruit freelance production staff.Produce programs in the field, including directing cinematographer and correspondent.Structure story and write broadcast documentary script, including narration, based off of original and, in some cases, archival footage for a 25-minute documentary.Work closely with the video editor during the edit on deadline.Submit Programs as Completed forms for each documentary to document sourcing and rights information.Coach and mentor Producers, Assistant Producers, Interns, and Researchers assigned to projects.Oversee documentaries produced by Producers, overseeing the entire production process from pitch to edit.Create pitch to edit production schedule for Producers.Help oversee the program’s equipment.Perform other duties relevant to the job as requested.Job Requirements/Qualifications:
Education: Minimum Bachelor Degree in Journalism, Media, Communication, or other related fields.Minimum Required Academic Degree: BA.Experience: Minimum 5-8 years’ experience in TV journalism or related fields as Producer or Senior Producer with long-form experience.
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Want to make an application Make sure your CV is up to date, then read the following job specs carefully before applying.This is a Permanent position based in Al Jazeera’s Washington DC office.Key Responsibilities:
Initiate and research pitches for a 25-minute documentary program based in the U.S., covering the U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean or international stories with a strong U.S. connection.Prepare appropriate budget and story treatments for in-house approval.Research interviews.Organize production of documentary, including planning all editorial and logistical aspects of shoots, arranging travel, accommodation, and equipment, securing access to people and locations for long-form shoots.Recruit freelance production staff.Produce programs in the field, including directing cinematographer and correspondent.Structure story and write broadcast documentary script, including narration, based off of original and, in some cases, archival footage for a 25-minute documentary.Work closely with the video editor during the edit on deadline.Submit Programs as Completed forms for each documentary to document sourcing and rights information.Coach and mentor Producers, Assistant Producers, Interns, and Researchers assigned to projects.Oversee documentaries produced by Producers, overseeing the entire production process from pitch to edit.Create pitch to edit production schedule for Producers.Help oversee the program’s equipment.Perform other duties relevant to the job as requested.Job Requirements/Qualifications:
Education: Minimum Bachelor Degree in Journalism, Media, Communication, or other related fields.Minimum Required Academic Degree: BA.Experience: Minimum 5-8 years’ experience in TV journalism or related fields as Producer or Senior Producer with long-form experience.
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