Executive Producer, International - London, United Kingdom - Dow Jones

Dow Jones

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London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Job Description:

The Wall Street Journal is seeking an Executive Producer to oversee its international video team. Based in London, this role will also oversee video production in Singapore and Hong Kong.

Although you will be the key manager in this unit, this is a hands-on role.

We are looking for a strong, organized leader with a track record of producing timely business and markets news, international analysis and feature coverage that stands out in the 24/7 information cycle.

The position will be based in London and will report to Senior Executive Producer, News, in New York.

You will:

Manage a team of supervising producers and video journalists to produce quickturn news and analysis videos, social news video, features and series on a daily basis.
Work closely with video journalists to hone story angles, strengthen scripts and ensure videos maintain the highest production value and all journalistic and legal standards are followed.
Work closely with the Senior Executive Producer of News and the Head of Video to conceptualize and program future news coverage and ambitious enterprise.
Work closely with the strategy team to develop new formats and adapt news coverage strategy in alignment with the rest of the global team.
Collaborate closely with key newsroom leaders in London and Asia, New York video leaders and producers to develop bestinclass video journalism.
Work late hours and weekends as part of a regular rotation and as breaking news events may warrant.
Complete additional duties as assigned.

You Have:

At least 10 years of experience working in a daily video news environment, including time spent managing video teams.
Professional experience writing and reviewing scripts for news stories under tight time constraints.
Clear communication skills with exceptional written and collaboration skills.
A deep understanding of current events, global politics and economics, as well as a nose for news.
Experience producing compelling international, business, markets and tech videos under tight deadline constraints.
Specific regional knowledge and a deep understanding of current affairs in EMEA and APAC.
A specific understanding of content and audience differentiation on various platforms including O&O and YouTube.
A track record of translating complex business and economics stories into reporting that informs the WSJ's core subscriber base and appeals to broader audiences.

The Journal's reporters, editors, developers, and audio and visual journalists create important and impactful stories, firmly rooted in fact and adhering to the highest ethical standards.

We report without fear or bias, and we maintain a proper sense of perspective, detachment and objectivity in our reporting.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets.

Business Area:
NEWS/WSJ

Job Category:
News/Editorial Group

Union Status:
Non-Union role

Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world's top business entities.

Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron's, MarketWatch and Financial News.

This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead.

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Req ID: 35990