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Job Description:
The Wall Street Journal is looking for a video journalist to join its global news operation in Singapore. Video journalists are responsible for producing clear, compelling news videos that are focused on core WSJ coverage areas. We're looking for a team player with a professional background in video journalism who demonstrates exceptional writing and editing skills.
Please note, this is not an entry-level position. Because this is a role focused on producing timely news coverage, candidates need to demonstrate successful execution of projects that stand out in the 24/7 information cycle. The position will be based in Singapore and will report to the Senior Supervising Producer, APAC. This is a 9-month maternity cover.
To apply, please submit your résumé, a cover letter clearly outlining how your skills and experience meet or exceed the key candidate requirements, and links to five videos that represent the type of work described. Candidates who do not submit cover letters will not be considered.
You will:
Pitch, write and produce visually-first new and original story ideas every day to ensure timely news coverage
Closely monitor news feeds and breaking news events
Aggregate agency footage and UGC for visual breaking news stories and clip newsworthy soundbite
Search for opportunities to strengthen text articles with quick-turn videos
Collaborate with editorial leaders across coverage areas to ensure that The Journal’s unbiased understanding of news and expert analysis is reflected in every video published.
Be able to work late hours or weekends as news developments warrant and as part of a regular rotation schedule
Collaborate with colleagues across the newsroom to identify opportunities to produce visually distinctive videos across platforms
You Have:
At least three years of experience producing digital videos in a daily news environment at a reputable national or global media company
Professional experience writing headlines, captions and scripts for news stories under tight time constraints
Demonstrated experience producing compelling business, tech, politics and general news videos on deadline
APAC Benefits:
Comprehensive Insurance & Retirement plans
Paid Time Off and Leaves
Education Benefits
Family Care Benefits
Career Growth Programs
Access to Dow Jones Products
Employee Referral Program
Employee Well-being Support & Fitness Programs
Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.
Business Area: Dow Jones - News - WSJ
Job Category: Editorial/Journalism
Union Status:
Non-Union role
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Req ID: 42739
