Associate Producer Real Time

AJ+ is looking for eager Associate Producers to help support our fast-paced newsroom where we create innovative short form news content for a digitally connected audience. This isn’t a role where you’ll be doing coffee runs or other mundane tasks – we intend to put you to work creating video content from the very start.

This entry-level position is ideal for recent graduates who are obsessed with finding new ways to deliver news to their own generation. You’ll be looking to learn from seasoned journalists while bringing new ideas of your own to the table – we’re always developing our formats and style.

As with all our journalists, Associate Producers are expected to be on top of world news - from U.S. politics to the latest on the war in Yemen

while also staying up-to-date with what's trending on social media. A strong understanding of memes and an arsenal of go-to gifs will also go a long way.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

The Associate Producer will work under the Newsroom Executive Producer and will be responsible for producing select pieces of video content from start to finish

Assisting Producers and Senior Producers with research, setting up interviews and other tasks

Assisting social team to clear footage, gather elements, and find stories

Creating accurate, concise, and engaging content using creative storytelling techniques

Conceiving, pitching, and executing story ideas

Meeting daily deadlines

Following AJ+ editorial guidelines and ethics

Ensuring that AJ+ content is consistent with goals

This is a rotating shift-based job that will require set evening and weekend hours each month

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor degree or relevant experience

Proven experience in video production or online journalism

SKILLS

Outstanding writing and video scripting ability

Outstanding ability to write concise and accurate journalistic headlines and summaries

A clear understanding of AJ+ editorial identity and the style of our content.

Ability to work under tight pressure and deadlines

Ability to work long, flexible hours and adapt to changing priorities

Sound editorial judgment on a range of global issues

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