Multiplatform Producer

CGTN Europe; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

CGTN Europe is seeking a Multiplatform Producer to deliver high-quality journalism across TV and digital platforms from its West London newsroom.

You will own stories from pitch to publication, shaping coverage with Executive Producers and Line Producers and adapting storytelling for diverse audiences and formats. The role combines hands-on production with opportunities to grow across a global newsroom.

Qualifications

• Degree in Journalism, Communications or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a newsroom environment, ideally with an international focus.
• Strong understanding of global news and audience engagement across TV and digital platforms.
• Experience editing video and writing clear, compelling copy under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Pitch, write and produce stories for broadcast and digital platforms.
• Own content from idea to delivery, coordinating with Executive Producers and Line Producers.
• Demonstrate editorial judgement and explain complex stories clearly.
• Edit video and work with newsroom systems and rundowns.
• Produce accurate, well-written copy meeting editorial standards and deadlines.
• Monitor news developments and respond quickly to breaking stories.
• Adapt content for digital and social platforms with new formats.
• Support Output team across a range of editorial functions as needed.
• Be prepared for irregular hours and extended schedules as news cycles demand.
• Contribute positively within an international newsroom environment.

Skills

Storytelling

Editorial judgement

Deadline-driven

Collaboration

Flexibility

Audience engagement

Education

Degree in Journalism/Communications

Tools

Video editing software

Scriptwriting

Newsroom systems

Job description

As a Multiplatform 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 and platforms - with the opportunity to develop your skills across a global newsroom.

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 award winning, multi-cultural and multimedia production centre located in Chiswick Business Park in West London. It operates from a state of the art, purpose-built newsroom, covering international business and politics with a European focus. CGTN Europe uncovers and explains news and trends from within Europe for a worldwide audience while also delivering new perspectives and voices to contextualise global stories. CGTN Europe Ltd. serves as the primary content provider for CGTN, which is an international media organisation launched on December 31, 2016. CGTN strives to deliver objective, balanced, impartial news, and current affairs content, presenting a Chinese perspective.

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 into our company.