Producer - News Gathering
Description
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.