AFPTV, Video Producer - Europe desk, London

VIDEO PRODUCER AT THE AFPTV EUROPE DESK, LONDON 

Starting date: APRIL 2024 

Deadline for applications: March 12, 2024 

THE JOB 

AFPTV is offering an exciting opportunity to operate as a video producer in London. You will work on the very busy Europe desk and help other desks when needed, especially the Africa one located in the same office. 

Among other tasks, you will turn round videos for clients, compile packages of b-roll and file footage, source UGC and videos from external providers, cut from live feeds and help adapt videos into English and French. 

You will contribute to the speed of delivery of the breaking news story and to the quality our video service, There may also be some limited shooting opportunities or field producing. 

You will have to ensure the reliability of news covered and respect for the agency's editorial policy. You should be familiar with the issues involved in handling user generated content and AFP’s guidelines concerning the use of UGC. 

You will closely monitor social media and strictly adhere to the Agency's guidelines on social media activity. 

You will contribute to the fight against misinformation by helping factcheckers in the network and ensure you are trained in the various methods of online verification, now indispensable for all journalism. 

SKILLS REQUIRED 

• A self-starter with exceptional organizational and multi-tasking abilities, you will be passionate about video news, have fluent English and French. Other languages are a plus. 
• Previous experience as a producer, knowledge of the needs of big broadcasters and international experience will be a plus too. 
• Honed digital non-linear editing skills, preferably on Adobe Premiere and/or Qube are a must. 
• Filming skills are a plus.