Job AnnouncementProducer (contract)
Primary Function:
Producers are the central engine and project "closers" responsible for shepherding the entire content lifecycle of the project, with a focus on finding and booking elite talent in coordination with a global policy-driven narrative. This position bridges Arabic-rooted research into a unified English product, guiding voice, narrative and delivery to produce polished work of authority across platforms.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The following tasks are considered essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions:
- Coordinate with Editorial leadership on selecting timely material.
- Finds and book relevant and elite talent.
- Prepares format/rundown for newscast, summaries, updates or assigned special event coverage.
- Produce and publish timely digital content across web, social and other MBN platforms in a fast-paced newsroom environment.
- Coordinate daily story production, website updates, and breaking news and other coverage to ensure accurate and engaging content.
- Write, edit, and optimize headlines, captions, and metadata for audience engagement and SEO performance.
- Collaborate with reporters, editors, and other teams to package stories with visuals, video, graphics, and interactive elements.
- Monitor news developments and audience metrics to identify timely coverage opportunities.
- Ensure all published content meets editorial standards for accuracy, style, tone, and legal compliance.
Other Duties:
Perform additional job-related duties and take on new responsibilities as needed based on organizational requirements and circumstances.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Candidates are required to have:
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism or broadcast journalism preferred.
- 2-3 years of experience in producing digital content.
- Excellent English and Arabic writing skills.
- Working knowledge of and ability to use video editing system.
- Ability to thrive in an environment requiring teamwork.
- Solid news judgment.
- Ability to work under intense deadline pressure.
- Exercise self-discipline and time-management skills.
- Sound editorial and creative judgment is essential.
MBN is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.