Associate Producer: Social Video Editor & Story Pitcher

Al Jazeera Plus, INC

Cape Town

On-site

ZAR 180,000 - 280,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Al Jazeera Plus, INC is seeking an Associate Producer for the Daily Team in Cape Town to support Producers with research, editing, and storytelling tasks. This early-career role focuses on social-first AJ+ English output, and cross-language collaboration with Doha teams.

You will learn from Senior Producers while bringing pitches of your own and keeping up with Global South news. The position may require set evening and weekend hours and is ideal for journalists with strong instincts for

Qualifications

Minimum of 1 year of experience in an editorial position.
Fluency in English; Arabic language fluency is not mandatory but recommended.
Experience in video production or online journalism.
Strong, fast, accurate video editing skills.
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.
Adobe Premiere experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Edit videos and carousels that have been written by Producers and Senior Producers.
Assist Producers and Senior Producers with research, setting up interviews and other tasks.
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.