News Producer

CGTN Europe Ltd. is an international media organisation whose mission is to increase cross-cultural understanding and reflect the multipolar world by highlighting emerging stories and perspectives. From state-of-the-art studios in West London, it produces award winning, multimedia content for a global audience of hundreds of millions across social media and linear television. Specialising in current affairs, science and technology, business, and general news, CGTN Europe works with journalists across the continent and beyond to unearth and explore powerful stories. CGTN Europe is part of the China Media Group, the world’s biggest broadcaster.

In this role you will work as directed by a news editor or line producer to fulfil the editorial mission of CGTN Europe across TV and digital platforms. Your duties may vary according to shift patterns and news demands. The media is a constantly evolving industry and as new platforms and technologies change opportunities and audience habits, CGTN will evolve to keep pace. In general, you will be required to identify, research, and produce news stories for broadcast as well as video or text stories for online. Writing, video editing and gathering voices as well as creating social media posts will all be required as part of the role. As a member of the News team, you will be expected to bring the full extent of your experience and knowledge to bear on the role to the benefit of the entire team. Your expertise in specific areas – such as video editing, copy writing, script writing, audio, social media, reporting, or news planning -- may mean you are expected to work on certain projects.

Responsibilities

• Originate and execute innovative content for broadcast and digital platforms.
• Commission graphics and creative content.
• Pitch stories and enhance on-air segments.
• Produce daily news and feature content for various platforms.
• Adhere to editorial policies while maintaining creativity.
• Edit video and produce copy for content creation.
• Stay updated on trending stories and contribute ideas for coverage improvement.
• Identify storytelling formats and utilize them effectively.
• Understand and translate complex concepts into everyday language.
• Proficient in editing software and newsroom systems.
• Stay updated on digital technology and platforms.
• Work well under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Be flexible with working hours as per news cycle demands.
• Excel in a culturally diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Journalism, Communications or related field or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years’ experience in journalism, preferably with an international broadcaster.

Required Skills

• Extensive knowledge of current events, culture, sport, fashion and/or geopolitics and international relations, especially Europe & Asia.
• Seamless video editing and an accurate and concise writing style.
• Understanding of social media both as a source and an output platform.
• Awareness of journalism ethics and legal principles.
• Ability to form contacts and use them to discover and inform story reporting.
• Use of digital analytics tools.
• Knowledge of television production platforms.
• Specialist areas of expertise in the news, business, or science space.

CGTN Europe Ltd. is committed to achieving a working environment which provides equality of opportunity, value, and respect, regardless of race, religion or belief, national origin, marital or civil partnership status, maternity or pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender or gender reassignment or any other protected group status. Our diverse employees individually contribute to CGTN Europe’s programming, live output and across a range of online platforms and podcasts. We continue to encourage talented people from all backgrounds to apply to our roles and to welcome into our company.