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Al Jazeera America Digital Producer Opening - NYC

  • 2013-07-18 5:48 PM
    Message # 1343707
    Anonymous

    Al Jazeera America

    Digital Producer, Talk Show
    Talk Show – New York, NY – Full Time

    Description: 

    As part of the digital team for Al Jazeera America’s Talk Show, the Digital Producer will report, blog, produce and edit digital content daily and play a key role in building a social media audience for the show in collaboration with the broadcast team. The Digital Producer must possess sharp news judgment and excellent writing and research skills, follow domestic and international news closely and be trained in using the latest digital news tools and interactive platforms. They should be creative, digitally-savvy and have new ideas for innovating in the digital space.

    Essential Skills:

        The ability to report and write articles and blog posts on deadline.
        Practical experience working on news websites and/or TV news programs.
        Sharp news judgment and a strong understanding of domestic and global news events.
        The ability to edit video.
        Knowledge of TV production techniques and technology.
        Excellent writing skills. Copy-editing experience. Well-versed in AP style.
        Experience in analyzing trends in the social media space and using social media to tell stories.
        Experience building audience via social media channels (including, but not limited to Twitter, Facebook and Google+).
        The ability to communicate clearly, work to strict deadlines and multi-task.
        Extremely strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
        The ability to work in a team, often under difficult circumstances.
        Flexibility in schedule and ability to adjust to shifting workflows.
        Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

    Required Experience:

        A minimum of two years working for online or TV news in an editorial capacity.
        A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.

    Writing samples required. 

    Link to apply:http://aljazeeraamerica.theresumator.com/apply/jobs/details/AxPI1F?

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