Senior Multi-Platform VideographerEditor Doha-based
Senior Multi-Platform VideographerEditor Doha-based
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Job Description
Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery the stuff dreams are made of.
Who We Are
When we say the stuff dreams are made of were not just referring to the world of wizards dragons and superheroes or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBDs vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands are the storytellers bringing our characters to life the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating whats next
From brilliant creatives to technology trailblazers across the globe WBD offers career defining opportunities thoughtfully curated benefits and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported here you are celebrated here you can thrive.
We are the now and the next. The power behind the people building the future. We are born from the spirit of innovation. We are created from the idea that people around the world want more need more deserve more. We are the home of the global digital revolution. We are CNN.
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Your New Role
CNNs Doha team will create custom video content for all CNN platforms and select social platforms. They will write produce and edit digital videos collaborating across the organisation to cover breaking news and other important topics such as international conflicts climate change health business and more.
The Videographer/Editor role involves conducting preproduction interviews writing scripts editing video inhouse and shooting in the studio or in the field.
The Senior Multiplatform Videographer/Editor will play a key role in both the creative and technical aspects of video production. This dynamic role involves conducting preproduction interviews writing compelling scripts shooting engaging content both in the studio and on location and editing videos inhouse. The ideal candidate will have a passion for storytelling across multiple platforms and a strong desire to stay ahead of industry trends by continuously upskilling in the latest technologies and techniques.
In addition to handson production the candidate will be responsible for overseeing the daily filming and editing workflows ensuring that all projects are completed on time to a high standard and in alignment with best practices. The Senior Videographer/Editor will supervise and support the team providing guidance resource allocation and improving processes and content quality. This will also include liaising with the management team in Abu Dhabi and ensuring maintenance of metrics of commissioned projects.
The ideal candidate is a videofirst storyteller who loves to collaborate in a fastpaced news environment. They are a reporter who values accuracy and fairness; a team player willing to jump in and help at a moments notice. They are flexible and can move between hard news and lighter storytelling seamlessly. Sound editorial judgment creativity and a passion for engaging digital audiences is a must. This role will start in late August/early September 2025.
Your Role Accountabilities
Work collaboratively with the editorial and design teams to provide visual direction and creative insight during editorial planning meetings across multiple platforms.
Work on multiple video projects simultaneously while ensuring deadlines are met and quality standards are upheld.
Coordinate scheduling tasks and responsibilities for the team to ensure that all video shoots are adequately staffed and that deadlines are met.
Oversee the maintenance setup and proper functioning of all video equipment including cameras lenses tripods stabilizers and related gear.
Setting up light and video for CNN packages.
Utilisingextensive experience with Sony FX6 FX9 and A7S cameras as well as vertical video filming ensuring that both video and audio quality meet CNNs high standards.
Operatinga gimbal daily both in studio and on location to support show production and special segments.
Operatinglive equipment utilising both satellite and digital news gathering technologies.
Usingmobile phones along with the necessary rigs and accessories for content filming.
Editingboth linear and nonlinear local content fulllength feature shows and other highly produced segments.
Editingsocial video using mobile devices and applications for distribution across multiple platforms alternatingbetween vertical and horizontal video formats.
Working alongside technical operations colleagues to control and switch PTZ cameras for daily live streams and linear television programs.
Qualifications & Experience
Proven experience at a major media outlet or equivalent.
Expertise in factchecking stories and conducting or filming interviews.
Strong passion for breaking news and excellent news judgment.
Skilled in offering direction training and support to team members.
Proficient in camera operations graphics production and broll sequences (Gimbal news gathering and studio filming)
Skilled in Adobe Premiere Final Cut Pro and mobile device editing.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate in a deadlinedriven environment.
Demonstrated ability to analyse data and provide insights to inform editorial decisions.
Highly adaptable to rapid changes in news and capable of multitasking.
Team player with a positive attitude.
Exceptional writing communication and interpersonal skills.
Fluency in Arabic is a plus.
How We Get Things Done
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd/guidingprinciples/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit regardless of sex gender identity ethnicity age sexual orientation religion or belief marital status pregnancy parenthood disability or any other category protected by law.If youre a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
