Remote LGBTQ+ Social Video Journalist

Thomson Reuters Corporation; Manila; À distance; PHP 600 000 - 900 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

TR Foundation Openly, the LGBTQ+-focused news brand of Thomson Reuters Foundation, is seeking a creative journalist to produce fair, accurate social-first video journalism for global audiences.

The role involves researching, pitching, filming and editing short-form pieces for TikTok, Instagram and YouTube, with potential for longer YouTube content and collaboration with a Berlin editor and an intern in Buenos Aires.

Qualifications

• At least two years of journalism experience, including reporting, filming and editing your own social-first video pieces.
• Excellent video editing skills with Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.
• Professional fluency in English (written and spoken).
• A working knowledge of LGBTQ+ rights issues, both in Southeast Asia and globally
• A strong understanding of social media platforms, short-form video and creator-style storytelling.
• A genuine passion for covering under-reported stories and amplifying the voices of marginalised communities.
• Familiarity with Canva or similar design tools is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Research, pitch, report and produce short-form video stories for Openly's social channels on global LGBTQ+ rights issues
• Monitor news developments and identify timely, newsworthy angles relevant to LGBTQ+ communities around the world
• Edit social video pieces filmed by freelance contributors around the world
• Develop mid-form video formats for our brand-new YouTube channel
• Occasionally create carousels for Openly's social media channels to complement video content
• Consistently meet deadlines while maintaining Openly's standards of accuracy and impartiality

Connaissances

Journalism

Video editing

English

LGBTQ+ knowledge

Social media storytelling

Research skills

Outils

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

Canva

Description du poste

TR Foundation Openly, the LGBTQ+-focused news brand of Thomson Reuters Foundation, is seeking a creative journalist to produce fair, accurate social-first video journalism for global audiences.

The role involves researching, pitching, filming and editing short-form pieces for TikTok, Instagram and YouTube, with potential for longer YouTube content and collaboration with a Berlin editor and an intern in Buenos Aires.