Executive Producer (Istanbul)

TRT World is looking for an Executive Producer in İstanbul / Türkiye.

Job Description

• Work closely with the Director of News, playing an active role in the News leadership team, the wider channel strategy and editorial decisions,
• Work as responsible for a section of TRT World\’s news,
• Manage a dedicated team of producers and works closely with on-air talent, creative and studio staff to deliver distinctive and original news coverage that fulfils TRT World\’s ambitions and mission,
• Work with news desk and other output teams to cultivate a collaborative approach to news gathering and delivery across TRT World,
• Ensure that TRT world\’s editorial guidelines and values are adhered to,
• Work flexible and a shift pattern to fulfil the needs of a 24 hour news organisation,
• Work with presenters and other journalists on location both in Istanbul, within the region or internationally.

Qualifications

• University degree in Social Sciences field or related field,
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in television programmes sector,
• Experience working in television news and programmes at a senior level, including outputting programmes and television news production, digital product,
• An excellent journalist with strong editorial judgment,
• Previous experience in a large national or international broadcast news channel,
• Experience of newsroom production systems and desktop editing,
• Team management experience,
• Experience of or appreciation of the benefits and difficulties of cross-platform working,
• Evidence of a broad range of journalistic interests including social affairs, international politics, public policy, world business and economic affairs, sciences and the arts,
• High level of proficiency in English,
• Live in or willing to relocate to İstanbul, Türkiye.