Program Editor

Al Jazeera Media Network

$80K — $95K *
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Media, Communication or related field
  • At least 7 years of senior journalistic experience in a newsroom
  • Strong understanding of international affairs
  • Familiarity with Al Jazeera's editorial standards and ethics
  • Proven track record of producing high-quality news content

Responsibilities

  • Produce viewer-focused, accurate, and balanced news programmes
  • Ensure content meets Al Jazeera's quality standards
  • Set the editorial agenda and lead team decisions
  • Suggest and prioritize news stories during editorial meetings
  • Collaborate with news teams and producers to select daily stories
  • Write and edit scripts for programmes and reports
  • Coordinate with creative teams on visual elements for shows

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work for a leading international news organization
  • Engagement in high-impact, global news production
  • Collaborative and dynamic newsroom environment
  • Access to continuous professional development and training
  • Potential for career advancement in a global media landscape
Full Job Description
Program Editor

Washington DC

Program Editor will be responsible for producing news programmes consistent with Al Jazeera's commitment to accuracy, balance and quality production. You will decide the editorial lines of the day and how stories should be developed and presented and be responsible for outputting live news shows from the gallery.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Produce accurate, balanced, well produced, viewer focused programmes,
  • Ensure Al Jazeera English content and coverage is consistent with Al Jazeera's standards and goals,
  • Decide on the editorial lines of the day and direct the team to achieve it,
  • Participate in the editorial meeting, propose ideas on what news stories need more coverage & content,
  • Discuss ideas with the news teams and producers and decide on what stories to be presented for the day,
  • Write scripts, openings and closings for programmes / reports and edit videos for stories to be presented,
  • Work with creative on creating video walls and producing sections for certain shows,

Key Requirements:
  • Minimum Bachelor Degree in Journalism, Media, Communication or other related fields
  • Minimum 7 years of professional experience in al newsroom as a senior journalist
  • Local and international knowledge in international affairs and knowledge in news sources and Al Jazeera editorial integrity and ethics.

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