Job Opportunity as a News Editor with TRT in the USA 2020

OPPORTUNITY DETAILS

Total reward

0 $

Nonprofit organization

TRT World

Area

America

Host Country

United States of America

Deadline

30 Sep 2020

Study level

Undergraduate

Opportunity type

Jobs

Specialities

Social sciences and humanities

Opportunity funding

Full funding

Eligible Countries

Algeria , Comoros , Egypt , Jordan , Lebanon , Mauritania , Oman , Qatar , Somalia , Syria , United Arab Emirates , Bahrain , Djibouti , Iraq , Kuwait , Libya , Morocco , Palestine , Saudi Arabia , Sudan , Tunisia , Yemen

Eligible Region

All Regions

TRT is looking for a News Editor to join the team and work in Washington DC in the US for 2020. The News Editor helps the Input Manager set the news agenda for the day and aggressively pursues all breaking news stories with the highest editorial judgement. Working closely with the international bureaus and rest of the news gathering team you will ensure that the right stories are delivered in the right way. You will be the key point of contact for program teams and editors with reporters and news gathering teams. You will think creatively to deliver content to all platforms as well as ensuring all requirements are met for the teams in the field. You will ensure a collaborative approach to news gathering and the smooth running of the newsroom.

Key responsibilities:

Works closely with the Input Manager, playing an active role in leading the news agenda.
Drives journalism on stories on all platforms - working closely with the bureaus, planning desk, and Deputy News Editors to ensure the demands of output are being met.
Understands the demands of the whole newsgathering team and stays abreast of the editorial priorities and developments
Ensure content and coverage is consistent with TRT World's Editorial Policies and values.
Ensures the highest standards of quality for the channel's content, helps plan and coordinate the news desk diary.

Key skills, experience, and education:

Extensive experience in television news at a senior level, including excellent experience of all aspects of television news production.
An excellent journalist with strong editorial judgment.
Previous experience in a large national or international broadcast news channel.
Accustomed to directing teams working away from base.
Evidence of a broad range of journalistic interests including social affairs, international politics, public policy, world business and economic affairs, science and the arts.
Good knowledge of broadcast technology including satellite, I News, and editing systems.
Impeccable English writing and editing skills.
Minimum of 6 years of experience required.
BA in journalism or another related social science major.

About TRT:

TRT World is a Turkish international news channel broadcast 24-hours per day in English. The news channel is based in Istanbul. It provides worldwide news and current affairs with a pronounced emphasis on news relating to Turkey and Western Asia.

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