Thomson Reuters recrute 01 Producteur de visuels
Working at Thomson Reuters hiring Visuals Producer, West and Central Africa, Reuters.
Primary Location: Dakar, Dakar, SN
About this position
Working at Thomson Reuters
Reuters is looking for a dynamic and talented visuals producer to join our busy operation in West and Central Africa. You will help deliver breaking and planned news coverage to more than 1,000 broadcasters and hundreds of digital outlets around the world. You will be part of a multimedia team and work closely with video, text and still photo counterparts in West and Central Africa. You will have outstanding news judgement and will be confident handling breaking news as well as pitching stories that go beyond the headlines. You will also be able to shoot video and photos, edit and write to very tight deadlines. Strong French and English language skills are a must for this position.
This is a full-time role that demands flexibility to work long hours and some weekends and will report to the Senior Producer West and Central Africa.
Reuters is committed to recruiting for this position from the most diverse field of applicants possible.
As our trusted Visuals Producer you will:
- Have a keen eye for visual story-telling and the ability to shoot and edit footage within tight deadlines
- React quickly to breaking news offering live cover as appropriate
- Produce tight, well-written accurate news copy to deadline
- Pitch story ideas which also translate well for digital and broadcast platforms
- Work as part of a multimedia team that covers events, starting from the planning phase through to field work
- Proactively source user-generated content and other 3rd party material, especially for breaking news
- Have the confidence and sharp decision-making skills needed to deputise occasionally for the Senior Producer
- Coordinate between Visuals and Text teams
- Help create and maintain planning entries
- Uphold Reuters Trust Principles of independence, integrity and freedom from bias
You should apply if you have:
- Solid editorial experience in either a broadcast, agency or digital newsroom
- Excellent news judgment, with a clear vision of what makes a compelling visual story
- Advanced camera and video editing and script writing skills
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally at short notice, including to hostile environments
- Full, clean driving license
- Thorough understanding of the latest digital video technologies for filming, editing, transmitting and sharing video
- Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships quickly
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Ability to drive speed and accuracy
- Strong planning and organizational skills
- Excellent French and English – written and oral
NB: To be considered for this opportunity please ensure that you submit BOTH a CV and Cover Letter. Your Cover Letter should be addressed to “Whom It May Concern” and should detail your motivations for applying to the role.
What’s in it For You
At the Thomson Reuters Foundation, our people are our greatest assets. Here are some of the benefits we offer for your personal and professional growth:
- Global Perspective and Impact: Interested in working for a dynamic global organization with a focus on social impact? With hubs all over the world from Bangkok to Madrid to Rio de Janeiro, join a truly international team with a shared goal of helping to build societies around the world that are free, fair and informed.
- A Unique Approach: Our expertise in media and the law is world class; we combine the power of both to address the critical issues faced by humanity.
- Our Relevance: With a focus on advancing media freedom, fostering more inclusive economies and promoting human rights, our work has never been more needed than right now.
- Benefits: We offer competitive salary packages and market-leading benefits.
- Learning & Development: We are dedicated to the continual professional development of our employees and offer access to both in-house and external training opportunities.
Closing date : 11 November 2022.