Al Jazeera Media Network is hiring: Producer - News Gathering in ...
Al Jazeera Media Network - Washington, DC, United States, 20022![Al Jazeera Media Network](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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- 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 of 3 years in journalism
- Proven track record of delivering content that is successful on YouTube is preferred.