Video Desk Producer

Video Desk Producer - Reuters Newsgathering Visuals

As a Video Desk Producer you will play a key role in our global video news operation delivering accurate compelling and timely video coverage to Reuters newsroom partners and clients around the world. Based in our Manila hub you will work at the centre of a fast-paced breaking news environment collaborating closely with regional bureaux and with text and pictures colleagues globally. This role requires strong editorial judgement composure under pressure and the ability to manage multiple priorities as stories develop in real time.

About the Role

In this opportunity as a Video Desk Producer you will:

• Produce and coordinate video coverage for Reuters global newsroom and clients ensuring content is accurate timely and editorially strong.

• Work as part of a fast-paced breaking news operation making quick and sound decisions under deadline pressure as stories develop.

• Collaborate closely with regional bureaux and with text and pictures colleagues globally to deliver integrated high-quality coverage.

• Identify compelling visual angles and apply strong editorial judgement to prioritise stories and strengthen Reuters video storytelling across multiple formats.

• Use the latest video production tools and digital newsgathering techniques including social media to support efficient shooting editing transmitting and sharing of content.

• Maintain high editorial standards while working independently managing competing priorities and contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.

• Work flexibly across long hours weekend shifts and public holidays as required in a 24/7 global news operation.

About You

Youre a fit for the role of Video Desk Producer if your background includes:

• 3-5 years of experience in journalism ideally within a fast-paced newsroom broadcast or video news environment.

• Strong news judgement with the ability to remain calm under pressure respond decisively to breaking news and meet tight deadlines.

• A sharp eye for visual storytelling with a strong understanding of video and multimedia news production.

• Hands-on experience with current video production technologies including editing transmitting and sharing content; experience usingAdobe Premiereis required.

• Strong social media newsgathering skills excellent English communication and writing skills and additional Asian language skills are an advantage.

• Ability to work independently stay organised and perform effectively during long hours weekend shifts and public holidays often under intense pressure.

• A collaborative mindset strong accountability and a genuine passion for storytelling across a range of formats and platforms.

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Whats in it For You

At Reuters our people are our greatest assets. Here are some of the benefits we offer for your personal and professional growth:

• Global Career: As a global company we can offer a truly international career and progression opportunities.

• Learning & Development: On the job learning and coaching. We also have a dedicated training team focused on the continuous development of our journalists.

• Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer competitive salary packages and market leading benefits including paid volunteering days.

• Perks: Work alongside Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists and a team who provide unmatched award-winning coverage of the worlds most important stories.

About Reuters

Reuters is the worlds largest multimedia news provider. Founded in 1851 it is committed to the Trust Principles of independence integrity and freedom from bias. With unmatched coverage in over 16 languages and reaching billions of people worldwide every day Reuters provides trusted intelligence that powers humans and machines to make smart decisions. It supplies business financial national and international news to professionals via desktop terminals the worlds media organizations industry events and directly to consumers.

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