POSITION  OVERVIEW

AJ+ is looking for an experienced Senior Producer to join our award-winning AJ+ Reports Field Team. The successful candidate will be a skilled journalist who is full of ideas, has excellent editorial judgement and a deep understanding of AJ+'s editorial mission. They will be able to translate their journalistic vision into engaging, impactful videos that deliver audiences across our online platforms. Working closely with the Executive Producer, you will create in-depth, hard-hitting, originally reported videos for a diverse, global, primarily Gen Z audience across social platforms. Senior Producers on the Field team own their stories from start to finish: from the initial idea and pitch, through field reporting, scripting and editing, to final publication and social rollout. The role requires someone who has the initiative to lead their own projects while also supporting and elevating other producers' work. You will also be comfortable editing in different styles to suit our various social platforms. AJ+ Reports often works to tight deadlines, breaking news cycles and quick turnarounds. You'll need to work quickly, think on your feet, maintain a strong creative and editorial eye, and remain calm under pressure. You'll also have experience working with teams in difficult or hostile environments and, with the guidance of the Executive Producer, be able to produce impactful pieces on the world's most challenging stories.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Produce videos for AJ+ Reports from start to finish, including development, pitching, pre-production, production, scripting, editing and publication.

Regularly pitch original, field-led stories that align with AJ+'s editorial mission, with a particular focus on the Global South.

Identify stories, characters and angles that will deliver impact across YouTube and social platforms and resonate with AJ+'s core audience.

Write strong, compelling scripts for YouTube mid-form reports, with clear narrative arcs, rigorous sourcing and our distinctive AJ+ voice.

Produce accompanying short-form and cutdown content for platforms including Instagram, TikTok, X and Facebook, adapting storytelling, framing and pacing to each platform.

Maintain an excellent eye for detail, ensuring that all pieces are factually accurate, thoroughly sourced and compliant with AJ+ editorial guidelines and ethics.

Provide clear sourcing and documentation for scripts and key claims, and work closely with editors to ensure legal and editorial robustness and compliance.

Develop and manage relationships with contributors, fixers, characters and experts, both remotely and in the field.

Give clear editorial, visual and logistical direction to VJ teams and field crews, whether on location or remotely.

Develop and manage relationships with contributors, fixers, characters and experts, both remotely and in the field.

Give clear editorial, visual and logistical direction to VJ teams and field crews, whether on location or remotely.

Ideally bring experience operating in or coordinating coverage from hostile or high-risk environments, and must have strong awareness of the newsgathering challenges and duty-of-care considerations in such contexts.

Ensure that all AJ+ Reports content is consistent with AJ+'s editorial identity, tone, and strategic goals.

Uphold AJ+ editorial guidelines, ethics and values in all stages of production, from reporting and scripting to visuals and social framing.

rEQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

Fluency in English is required.

Arabic fluency, or knowledge of another language is desirable.

Previous experience hosting on camera or working closely with hosts/correspondents is a strong asset.

Proven experience in video journalism, field reporting and/or documentary-style production.

Demonstrated ability to originate stories, report them out, and shape them into compelling visual narratives.

Strong understanding of digital-native video formats and what works for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and X.

An ability to operate cameras and filming equipment in the field is beneficial.

Outstanding writing and scripting ability for video, with a clear, concise, accessible style.

Ability to write accurate, engaging headlines and social captions that reflect AJ+ editorial standards.

Strong editing abilities using Adobe Premiere Pro, with the ability to produce an edit from inception to export and edit in different styles dependent on the social platform.

Proven track record of mentoring and strengthening the work of other producers in the newsroom.

Clear understanding of AJ+'s editorial identity and style, and the ability to reflect that in day-to-day decisions.

Sound editorial judgment on a broad range of global issues, and a keen awareness of news events and the way they interrelate, especially within the Global South.

Strong sense of ethics, verification, and responsible storytelling, particularly in conflict and crisis coverage.

Strong grasp of newsroom workflows, field coordination and cross-functional collaboration (e.g., with social, design, audience and legal teams).

Ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects and deliver under tight deadlines.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a collaborative approach to working within a diverse, global team.

Education & Experience

Either formal journalistic training (such as a Bachelor's/ Master's degree in journalism), or proof of equivalent professional experience.

Minimum 5 years' experience in a newsroom or role in video-led journalism, with a proven track record of success.

Software

Adobe Premiere Pro