Context Producer Job at mediaget in Washington

The Producer works within the Context team to create highly shareable, cutting edge, long-form, in-depth social videos. The role along with the team will focus on digital content that creates conversations on social networks, enhances the discussions and lends a perspective based on facts creating an impact with our global audience.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES Work in a shift of multi-skilled presenters, producers, animators, and video editors.

Help with coordination across digital teams to ensure that Planning, Engagement, and Audience Development departments are leveraging the original content being produced.

Conceive and develop ideas for graphic treatments of news items, strands and special coverage alongside the creative designer.

Write compelling scripts.

Perform other duties as requested.

Review content performance.

Work with Newsgathering to source original content.

Ensure editorial, engagement, and creative standards.

Engage with the audience on social media in a professional manner while following network guidelines.

Contribute to conversations around editorial 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.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

At least 5 years experience in an editorial position.

Proven experience in video production or online journalism.

Proven track record of success.

SKILLS Excellent communication, leadership, interpersonal and organizational skills.

Excellent non-linear video editing.

Outstanding ability to write and copy edit all digital content.

Broad understanding of current global news trends and issues.

Excellent editorial judgment of global issues.

Passion and commitment to the Al Jazeera spirit of journalism.

Strong understanding of social media networks and online video consumption and audiences.

Contribute to editorial meetings.

Communicate relevant decisions to management and other departments when required.

Carry out duties in line with editorial guidelines and ethics of Al Jazeera.

Ensure AJ+ content is consistent with style guidelines.

Ability to work under tight pressure and deadlines.

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