English-Speaking Digital Video Producer

Agence France-Presse; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Agence France-Presse seeks a dynamic video journalist based in London to engage young audiences on YouTube. Responsibilities include producing and curating content, translating materials from French, and ensuring high editorial standards. Candidates must demonstrate strong video editing skills and be familiar with social media environments. This position is integral to AFP’s visual storytelling and adheres to the Agency’s ethical guidelines.

Qualifications

• Native-level English speaker with excellent writing skills.
• Good French and ability to translate accurately.
• Excellent knowledge of social media and digital video.

Responsibilities

• Produce engaging video content for YouTube targeting young audiences.
• Curate AFP’s English YouTube channel and manage live feeds.
• Ensure compliance with editorial guidelines and social media activity.

Skills

native-level English writing and narration skills

French language proficiency

social media knowledge

video editing skills

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Job description

Deadline for applications: June 22, 2025
Location: London, United Kingdom

We are looking for a highly-motivated journalist with native-level English to produce exciting video formats aimed at young audiences on social media, notably YouTube.

Using mainly AFP's video, photo and graphics production, you will play an active role in suggesting angles and stories for both horizontal and vertical videos that show off the best of AFP's visual output. The job requires careful editing and lively narration that is suited to audiences on social media: human angles, concrete and explanatory journalism offering solutions. You know how to spot trending themes, topics and angles and are familiar with the social media environment in general.

You will be in charge of curating AFP’s English YouTube channel, producing in-depth explainers and managing live feeds. The position also entails keeping track of audience trends and showcasing AFP video content posted daily on YouTube, in line with the platform's style and abiding by the strategy and best practices developed by the AFP social media video team. You may also be asked to manage feedback from users on YouTube and other networks in coordination with other members of AFP's social media team.

The position is based in London, but you will work in close cooperation with the digital team based in Paris, often translating videos produced in French.

You will ensure the reliability of the information in compliance with the Agency's editorial rules, as well as the editorial quality of the videos produced, taking into account the rules on user generated content and image rights.

You will closely monitor social media and strictly adhere to the Agency's guidelines on social media activity. You commit to respecting AFP's ethics charter as well as the editorial guidelines and the Agency's style guide.

The role may require unsociable hours, dictated by the news agenda. You may occasionally shoot videos.

Your duties may evolve, depending on AFP's needs.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Native-level English speaker with excellent writing and narration skills
• Good French and ability to translate accurately from French to English
• Excellent knowledge of the social media environment, digital video and how to capture audiences
• Excellent video editing skills, ideally on Adobe Premiere Pro

AFP is committed to equal opportunities and greater diversity within its teams. We therefore encourage all applications in order to preserve the wealth of profiles, cultures and languages that constitute the strength of our network.