AFP (Agence France-Presse), a world leader in providing fast and accurate news coverage, is offering two exciting opportunities to work as a video producer on its vibrant North America video editing desk.

You would work out of the Washington DC or the Los Angeles bureau. As a video producer on the desk, you would handle a wide variety of news and features from across the United States, Canada and the Caribbean.

Among other tasks, you will turn around and validate videos for clients, edit from live feeds, compile packages of B-roll and file footage, source UGC as well as videos from external providers.

Working under the supervision of the North America Video Editor-in-Chief, her deputy, the head of output and under the overall authority of regional Editor-in-Chief, you may also be asked to create ready-to-publish videos, mainly for digital clients. Should you be based in Los Angeles, you would work in the Los Angeles bureau and consult the Los Angeles Bureau Chief on logistical and operational matters.

You will contribute to the speed of delivery of the breaking news story and to the quality our video service.

There may also be some limited opportunities for shooting.

You must ensure the reliability of the news that is covered. You should be familiar with the issues involved in handling user-generated content and AFP’s guidelines concerning the use of UGC.

You should bring a flexible, multi-media approach to the job and expect to coordinate closely with text reporters and photographers in the region.

You will closely monitor social media and strictly adhere to the Agency’s guidelines on social media activity.

You will contribute to the fight against misinformation by offering any assistance needed to the digital investigation teams in the network and you will ensure that you are trained in the various methods of online verification, now indispensable for all journalism. Online training is available here.

As a general rule, you will commit to respecting AFP’s ethics charter as well as all the editorial guidelines in force and in the Agency’s style guide.

You must be ready to work long days at times as well as a wide range of hours, including early mornings and late nights, as well as weekends,

In an ever-changing media environment, the nature of the job could evolve in line with coverage demands and the requirements of an increasingly diverse client base.

·         Several years of previous experience as a producer, knowledge of the needs of big broadcasters and international experience will be a plus too.

·         A self-starter with exceptional organizational and multi-tasking abilities, you will be passionate about video news, be fluent in English. Knowledge of French would be an asset. Other languages are a plus.

·         A strong team player and communicator

·         Filming skills are a plus.

Please send a CV and cover letter by Clicking on Apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the recruitment process.

AFP is committed to equal opportunities and greater diversity within its teams. We therefore encourage all applications in order to preserve the wealth of profiles, cultures and languages that constitute the strength of our network.