Multi-Platform Producer

CGTN Europe; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

CGTN Europe in London seeks an experienced Multi-Platform Producer to deliver high-quality journalism across TV and digital platforms. In this role, you will produce engaging content, from pitch to publication, and work closely with Executive Producers and Line Producers.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Journalism or a related field, at least 2 years of newsroom experience, and a strong understanding of global news, particularly in Europe and Asia.

CGTN Europe offers a diverse and inclusive workplace, fostering cross-cultural understanding through its journalism.

Qualifications

• Strong storyteller able to produce engaging content across TV and digital platforms.
• Clear, accurate and concise writer with sound editorial judgement.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a newsroom environment, ideally with an international focus.

Responsibilities

• Pitch, write and produce stories and features for broadcast and digital platforms.
• Take ownership of content from idea through to delivery.
• Monitor news developments and respond quickly to breaking stories.

Skills

Storytelling

Editorial judgement

Digital platforms understanding

Collaborative and adaptable

Video editing

Scriptwriting

Social media engagement

Education

Degree in Journalism, Communications or related field

Job description

As a Multi-Platform Producer in CGTN Europe’s Output team, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality journalism to a global audience across TV and digital platforms. The team produces flagship news programmes including The World Today and Global Business Europe, as well as leading on special coverage, original segments and major event programming.

In this role, you will take ownership of news stories from pitch to publication, working closely with Executive Producers and Line Producers to shape coverage and bring ideas to life. This is a fast‑paced, hands‑on position for a TV journalist who is equally comfortable producing for digital, creating compelling content and adapting storytelling for different audiences across platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Pitch, write and produce stories and features for broadcast and digital platforms
• Take ownership of content from idea through to delivery, working closely with Executive Producers, News Editors, Line Producers and production teams
• Demonstrate strong editorial judgement, with the ability to explain complex business, economic and geopolitical stories clearly and accessibly
• Edit video and work confidently with newsroom systems and rundowns
• Produce accurate, well‑written copy, ensuring all content meets editorial standards and deadlines
• Monitor news developments and respond quickly to breaking stories
• Create and adapt content for digital and social platforms, using the latest tools and formats
• Support the Output team across a range of editorial functions, with flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as required in line with business needs
• Be able to work irregular hours and an extended schedule as the news cycle demands
• Contribute positively within a diverse, international newsroom environment

What We’re Looking For

• A strong storyteller, able to produce engaging content across TV and digital platforms
• A clear, accurate and concise writer with sound editorial judgement
• A good understanding of digital platforms and audience engagement
• Experience working in a fast-paced newsroom and delivering to tight deadlines
• Collaborative and adaptable, with the confidence to take initiative
• Flexible and willing to work shifts across weekdays and weekends in line with the news cycle
• Degree in Journalism, Communications or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• At least 2 years’ experience in a newsroom environment, ideally with an international focus
• Strong knowledge of global news, particularly Europe and Asia
• Proven experience in video editing and scriptwriting
• A good understanding of media law, editorial standards and journalistic ethics
• Experience using social media as both a reporting tool and a publishing platform

About CGTN Europe

CGTN Europe Ltd. is an international media organisation whose mission is to increase cross-cultural understanding and reflect the multipolar world by highlighting emerging stories and perspectives. From state-of-the-art studios in West London, it produces award‑winning, multimedia content for a global audience of hundreds of millions across social media and linear television. Specialising in current affairs, science and technology, business, and general news, CGTN Europe works with journalists across the continent and beyond to unearth and explore powerful stories. CGTN Europe is part of the China Media Group, the world’s biggest broadcaster.

CGTN Europe Ltd. is committed to achieving a working environment which provides equality of opportunity, value, and respect, regardless of race, religion or belief, national origin, marital or civil partnership status, maternity or pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender or gender reassignment or any other protected group status.

Our diverse employees individually contribute to CGTN Europe’s programming, live output and across a range of online platforms and podcasts. We continue to encourage talented people from all backgrounds to apply to our roles and to welcome them into our company.