Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Field Producer

Reporting To: Senior Broadcast Journalist/Duty Editor

Department/Division: News & Programmes

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• You will work primarily with reporters and programme producers in London and be prepared to be deployed elsewhere at short notice including to hostile areas.
• You will provide specialist and general coverage of events across the range the outlets by producing and supporting reporters who make original TV stories.

• You will have the digital background to help client expand the news agenda beyond standard TV reporting, and to expanding the audience among under-represented groups.
• Experience of working as a field producer or similar role in a busy news environment is essential, together with a superb range of international contacts, particularly Arabic speaking.
• You will have Arabic as your first or equivalent language and fluent English. You will have an excellent, detailed understanding of news and current affairs in the Arab world and internationally.
• To originate and select stories and prepare programme material for broadcast, offering ideas and giving guidance to senior editors and programme producers.
• To produce items for TV, and Social Media when required, using the appropriate technical and production skills.
• To supervise the editing of packages/programmes in liaison with editorial staff.
• To establish strong relationships with news and programme editors in London and the region to assist with programme output.
• To be capable of arranging and booking logistics and technical requirements for delivering for TV and digital media.
• To be responsible for deployment planning and expenditure.
• To observe and carry out any safety requirement and specifically to conduct detailed and accurate risk assessments when needed.
• To be aware of the full extent of the financial and purchasing authority of the post and to ensure this authority is exercised in accordance with policies and financial arrangements.
• To follow safety requirements and instructions, especially in relation to emergencies; and to report any accidents, dangerous situations or defects in safety arrangements
• To carry out the above duties and responsibilities in accordance with applicable legal obligations, including broadcast regulations specifically in accordance with the Ofcom Code.
• Other duties may be assigned.To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Essential / Required Skill Set & Experience:

• Considerable experience of broadcast journalism TV and the making TV packages.
• Experience and thorough understanding of the Company’s legal obligations, including the Ofcom Code.
• A detailed grasp of Arab affairs.
• Experience of international deployments and breaking news stories.
• Knowledge, understanding and experience of working in hostile environments.
• Knowledge of agendas of the full range of client programmes, audiences and media markets across the region. 
• A proven ability to develop original stories and a commitment to a breadth of reporting.
• A creative approach to engaging the audience.
• A thorough understanding of TV main production methods and technology.
• Willingness to work flexibly – including ‘unsocial’ hours and travelling at short notice.
• Ability to adapt to changing audience habits and new formats and a willingness to undergo training to keep abreast of new technologies.
• Ability to produce two-ways and use social media actively to promote TV coverage. 
• Ability to convey story and programme ideas and to contribute fully to the planning process.
• Ability to learn new skills (technically and editorially)
• Ability to maintain good co-operation with other production personnel both in London and in the field, and to forge a collaborative, flexible and communicative relationship.
• Ability to give and accept constructive feedback.
• Ability to remain calm when working to deadlines, apply sensible work priorities and pace him/herself through the assignment.
• Sound understanding of the needs of growing digital output in the Arabic region.

Desirable Required Skill Set & Experience:

Education/Qualification: BA Degree or other similar qualification

Core Role Competencies: Field Producer

Results- Establish Plans

Identifies specific action steps, accountabilities, and timelines for completion of projects; Balance planning efforts with day-to-day demands

Engagement- Demonstrate Drive & Commitment

Shows reliability and commitment amongst manager and peers; Exhibits focus and determination in tasks at hand; Establishes support for objectives; Drives and Produces results

Planning, Organising and Execution - Work Efficiently and Effectively

Effectively manages time and priorities by focusing on highest priority tasks and working efficiently; Prioritises and plans activities taking into account all relevant factors such as deadlines and resources and delivers on time

Trust and Influencing others - Build Relationships

Relates to others in an open, honest, accepting, and respectful manner; Viewed as approachable and shows interest in others; Develops and maintains high-quality relationships with manager and peers; Demonstrates communication style flexibility when relating to a variety of people and situations

Team Work and Collaboration - Teamwork

Interacts positively in a team environment ; Knows when and how to use a team approach for solving problems; Seeks the contributions of all team members; Shares credit with others; ability to work independently and as an integral part of the team

Vision - Demonstrate alignment with Vision

Actively pursues individual goals which are aligned to company vision and corresponding strategies through completion of assigned responsibilities and tasks

Analytic and Creative Thinking - Analytical and Creative thinking, and Continuous Improvement

Approaches problems with curiosity and open-mindedness; generates innovative ideas and solutions; Looks for ways to continually improve work unit, work processes, systems, and his/her job. Actively demonstrates analytical thinking to identify key facts, trends and issues to anticipate problems and propose solutions; manages large volumes of information and identifies salient facts. And applies analytical thinking. Translates news and current affairs into high quality programmes

Talent Management - Adapt and Learn

Works effectively in situations involving ambiguity, shifting priorities and rapid change; Demonstrates resilience and composure in difficult circumstances; Deals constructively with mistakes and setbacks and learns from them; continually learn to grow and improve skills to meet organizational goals

Editorial Judgment - Analyse and Solve Problems

Gathers and analyses information needed to understand problems; Probes and looks past symptoms to determine underlying/root causes of problems and issues; Integrates information from a variety of sources to arrive at optimal solutions; Detects inaccuracies or flaws in reasoning; Defines reasonable alternatives to resolve problems

Other Role Requirements:

Client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

To know more over the role and apply, kindly send us your updated resume to: [email protected]