Lead Executive Producer - News
Description
Lead Executive Producer – AJ+ English News
Join AJ+ at the forefront of digital journalism.
We’re seeking a Lead Executive Producer to lead a fast-paced, multi-platform newsroom—driving daily editorial output and shaping bold, audience-first storytelling for global digital audiences.
Role Overview
You will lead the newsroom’s editorial agenda, overseeing Executive Producers and planning functions to deliver distinctive, high-impact content across social and digital platforms. This role combines strong editorial leadership with operational excellence in a constantly evolving news environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily editorial planning, assignments, and execution of the news budget
- Oversee all newsroom output across video, visual, and multimedia formats
- Provide final editorial review and sign-off on content
- Drive agile workflows to respond to breaking news and platform demands
- Champion innovative, platform-native storytelling formats
- Translate audience insights into actionable editorial strategies
- Develop and mentor newsroom talent, ensuring continuous improvement
- Collaborate with Creative, Audience Development, and Editorial teams to optimise delivery
Requirements
- Proven leadership experience in a digital-first newsroom environment
- Strong editorial judgment and experience managing high-volume output
- Deep understanding of social platforms and audience engagement strategies
- Experience leading cross-functional teams in complex, fast-paced organisations
- Track record of delivering innovative, impactful storytelling