AJ+ is hiring: Producer - News Gathering in Washington

Description

Position at AJ+

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.