Daily News Producer & Story Host

Al Jazeera Plus, INC; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Jazeera Plus, INC. is seeking a Producer for the Daily Team to create daily content for AJ+ platforms, including videos, carousels, longer explanations and VJ material. Some hosting and voiceover work may be required.

English is essential; Arabic proficiency is a bonus, with a strong sense of what makes stories shareable on social media. You will pitch daily stories, assist Associate Producers, and collaborate with teams in Doha to ensure editorial alignment with AJ+ and Al Jazeera goals.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English; Arabic language fluency is not mandatory but recommended.
• Experience in video production or online journalism.
• Strong, fast, accurate video editing skills.
• A clear understanding of AJ+ editorial identity and the style of our content.
• Ability to work under tight pressure and deadlines.
• Ability to work long, flexible hours and adapt to changing priorities.
• Sound editorial judgment on a range of global issues.
• Adobe Premiere experience preferred.
• Minimum of 3 Years' experience in an editorial position.

Responsibilities

• Produce stories on a daily basis
• Assist on more complex stories on the Daily Team and other teams
• Carry out interviews
• Host and voiceover occasionally
• Be across all AJ+ Arabic and AJA content, and pitch stories for our team or other teams to reversion
• Build relationships with other AJ+ teams in Doha, to assist in the cross-language collaboration
• Follow AJ+ editorial guidelines and ethics
• Ensure that AJ+ content is consistent with the channel's goals, standards and style
• This is a rotating shift-based job that may require set evening and weekend hours

Skills

Video production

Video editing

Interviewing

Hosting

Storytelling

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Job description

Al Jazeera Plus, INC. is seeking a Producer for the Daily Team to create daily content for AJ+ platforms, including videos, carousels, longer explanations and VJ material. Some hosting and voiceover work may be required.

English is essential; Arabic proficiency is a bonus, with a strong sense of what makes stories shareable on social media. You will pitch daily stories, assist Associate Producers, and collaborate with teams in Doha to ensure editorial alignment with AJ+ and Al Jazeera goals.