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