SUMMARY:
Produce business segments and programs and liaise with news desks for global coverage needs. Manage graphics production and liaise with gallery staff. Edit scripts for business programs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To lead business coverage editorially
- To produce accurate, balanced, well produced, viewer focused business programs
- To ensure AJ content and coverage is consistent with AJN standards and goals
- To manage, motivate teams
- To originate and develop news and strands
EDUCATION:
- BA Required
EXPERIENCE:
- Experience in a newsroom as a senior business journalist
SKILLS:
- Script Editing
- Decision making
- News judgment
- Writing business news
- Strong and clear communication
KNOWLEDGE:
- Business Affairs
- Global interest and understanding
- TV production and technology
ABILITIES:
- Leadership
- Team Building
- Fluent in English
- Multi-tasking
- Performing calmly in stressful situations
CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Al Jazeera ethics and code of conduct
- Al Jazeera spirit
- Diversity
- Integrity
PERFORMANCE MEASURES:
- Quality of business news output
- Team Management
- Editorial Judgment
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:
- Desk top Editing
- Newsroom production system
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