Reuters seeks senior producer for video product launch

Reuters is looking for an experienced Senior Producer to work on a video product launch.

The Senior Producer will be responsible for setting the news agenda, assigning and coordinating coverage in your region, writing and editing scripts and ensuring quality control. The position requires excellent news judgment, the ability to handle several stories simultaneously and the skills to manage a local team of producer/editors. The candidate also must have a proven capacity for communicating effectively across a large editorial organization and at least 5 years in a top-tier broadcast environment. Editing and technical skills are necessary.

This position requires flexibility on shift patterns and potentially weekend work.

Responsibilities:
– Lead a team of multimedia producers and reporters to present fast-paced, visual, authoritative news packages for a 24-hour digital product
– Determine the editorial agenda, plan and respond courageously to major breaking news events
– Collaborate with Reuters video agency and print reporters, to draw on Reuters vast resource pool. Facilitate and promote global co-ordination and collaboration
– Write and edit copy. Uphold Reuters editorial standards. Drive accuracy and speed.
– Represent digital television externally and internally
– Promote innovation, drive change and align approaches to changing business needs.
– Work in a hands-on but strategic manner, in a role that will drive best practice and consistency

To apply, go here.