Video Producer (German speaker)

Descripción del puesto:

Reuters is looking for an enthusiastic graduate with experience in video journalism (or a related University degree) and strong written and spoken German and English to join our newsroom in Gdansk, Poland.

You will work closely with our global video teams in the UK, and Germany, delivering unbiased, real- time news coverage to more than 1,000 broadcasters and hundreds of digital outlets around the world. The successful candidate will work across our video products, including segments such as Sports and our client community desk. The position offers tremendous variety, ranging from planning and producing our coverage, to helping to manage our user community online.

We have a dynamic newsroom including pictures, text, data, and graphics journalists who collaborate to produce a compelling professional news product unavailable anywhere else. We are the first to know the news.

This is a full-time, desk-based role, that requires flexibility. You must be willing to work as part of a global 24/7 rotating shift system, including weekends and public holidays, with occasional night shifts. There will be some flexibility to work from home where appropriate for the role. Besides English and German, additional languages would be an advantage.

As a Graduate Video Producer you will:
* Work as part of our video team ensuring our scripts are fast, accurate, and unbiased
* Have a keen eye for visual storytelling and the ability to produce compelling video within tight deadlines
* Pitch fascinating story ideas that work for both broadcast and digital platforms
* Work as part of a global team covering events starting from the planning phase through to production work
* Action client queries quickly and efficiently
* Keep our clients updated with latest developments on breaking and developing stories.
* Work as a team with pictures, text, video and on-line colleagues to ensure integrated multimedia news coverage and production

To be our Graduate Video Producer, you will likely have:
* Excellent German and English, written and oral -- fluency in any other languages a plus
* A passion for breaking news
* Video editing and script writing skills
* Unflappable interpersonal and organizational skills even when under pressure
* A love for being part of a diverse, global team
* A desire to work with colleagues dedicated to the Trust Principles of independence, integrity and freedom from bias

What's 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
* 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 world's most important stories.

NB: To be considered for this opportunity please ensure that you submit BOTH a CV and Cover Letter. Your Cover Letter should be addressed to "Whom It May Concern" and should detail your motivations for applying to the role. 

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