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Video Journalist /News byte Creator with German

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Position Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and skilled Video Journalist to join our video production team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of current events, excellent storytelling skills, and the ability to craft compelling scripts for 2-3 minute newsbyte videos. This role requires a creative individual who thrives under deadlines, possesses strong technical knowledge of video production, and can translate news into engaging visual content. The candidate needs to be able to think on his feet, be adept at changing news developments and comply with tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

  • News Research & Analysis: Monitor daily news developments, breaking news, and trending topics as per client guidelines; research and verify facts to ensure accuracy and credibility of stories; collaborate with video production team for swift output.
  • Story Development: Conceptualize engaging and concise video story ideas based on editorial priorities; develop scripts for 2-3 minute newsbytes, ensuring clarity, brevity, and impact; identify key elements for video storytelling, including interviews, sound bites, and visuals; work closely with the video production team to align stories with editorial tone and goals; liaise with video creators to produce polished content.
  • Content Presentation: Deliver scripts and videos ready for digital distribution.

Requirements:

  • Education & Experience: Preferably having a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Media Studies, or related field; proven experience (min. 2+ years) as a video journalist, video producer, or related role in television or digital media.
  • Fluency in German is a must.
  • Skills: Fluency in German and English; mandatory exposure in handling AI-assisted video editing tools; knowledge of video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro); proven expertise in creating AI-generated content/script using tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini; strong journalistic instincts; excellent scriptwriting, grammatical skills to create scripts for short, engaging video formats; familiarity with newsroom operations and tight deadlines; attention to detail with a strong commitment to accuracy and fairness; creativity in visual storytelling and script development; a flexible, adaptive approach to handle breaking news scenarios.

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Customer Service and Information Technology

Industries: Consumer Services, Telephone Call Centers, and Technology, Information and Media

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