Producer (Multimedia)

You will:

• Work as part of our production team coordinating and bringing in edited and live coverage from across Russia and the CIS region to deliver to clients at speed.
• Produce tight, well-written accurate news copy to deadline.
• Pitch story ideas which travel well for broadcast and digital platforms.
• Have excellent news judgment, with a clear vision of what makes a compelling visual story.
• Work as part of a multimedia team that covers events, starting from the planning phase through to field work.
• Monitor for and proactively source user-generated content and other 3rd party material, especially for breaking news
• Coordinate between Visuals and Text teams.
• Coordinate with the multiple stringers in the region who will provide video for breaking news and features.
• Help create and maintain planning entries.
• Uphold Reuters Trust Principles of independence, integrity and freedom from bias.

You will likely have:

• Solid editorial experience in either a broadcast, agency or digital newsroom.
• Excellent news judgment and a passion for breaking news.
• Strong video editing and script writing skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• A clear understanding of the news video needs of major broadcasters and digital clients.
• Ability to drive speed and accuracy.
• A track record of being an organised team player.
• A willingness to travel domestically and internationally at short notice, including to hostile environments.
• A thorough understanding of the latest digital video technologies for editing, transmitting and sharing video
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships quickly
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Excellent Russian and English - written and oral
• To be considered for this opportunity please ensure that you submit BOTH a CV and Cover Letter. Your Cover Letter should detail your motivations for applying to the role.
• Please note, the deadline for applications is Friday 25th February 2022.

What’s In It For You

• Global Career: As a global company, we can offer a truly international career and progression opportunities 
• Learning & Development: On the job learning and coaching. We also have a dedicated training team focused on the continuous development of our journalists 
• Benefits: We offer competitive salary packages and market leading benefits including paid volunteering days 
• Perks: Work alongside Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists and a team who provide unmatched, award-winning coverage of the world’s most important stories. 
• A VPN is required to respond to a vacancy.