News Senior Producer

Job Description

Ensure news and information programming is high quality, current, and adheres to high journalistic standards.

The Executive Producer leads the development and execution of a network vision that successfully provides balanced information and unique perspectives to the target audience. Motivates and leads staff in Bahrain.

Oversee editorial decisions and the production value of all new programming to ensure conformance with high journalistic standards.

Assist with development and lead execution of programming strategy to effectively fulfill the Network’s mission working with the news editor and director of Network.

Lead news production by managing decisions on story selection, live shots and breaking news coverage.

Develop formats and concepts for new production proposals including the creation of short-term and long-term production plan and resource requirements.

Approve show topics, promotions and production schedules.
Monitor the production process and adjusts schedules as needed while maintaining high quality news standards.

Identify and develop staff talents and strengths; provide performance feedback and evaluation

Skills

News/editorial judgment focused on in-depth, balanced, quality storytelling that is void of advocacy

Fluency in Classical Arabic (reading, writing, speaking), preferable with English

Broad working knowledge of the Middle East and North Africa, superior attention to detail, and a professional demeanor under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience