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The Associated Press is seeking an experienced news producer with a strong track record in video storytelling to join our team. We will only consider candidates based in India.
This position will be engaged either as a temporary contract role (ending no later than December 31, 2026) or as a contractor, depending on the selected candidate’s circumstances and employment structure. In all cases, this role will be performed remotely from home.
In this role, you’ll be part of our global video production operation, working closely with output editors and other producers, and collaborating with AP journalists across formats to deliver compelling, high-impact journalism that aligns with AP’s digital-first strategy. Your work will help meet the needs of AP’s customers for speedy, accurate and engaging content and contribute to expanding our digital audience.
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Executive Producer for Global Production, you will be a key participant in the production of video content used by AP customers who rely on us to cover stories anywhere in the world. You will:
- Edit story elements creatively to produce strong visual narratives for broadcasters and digital audiences.
- Exercise excellent news judgment when making editorial decisions.
- Write relevant storylines and shot lists with speed and accuracy.
- Edit breaking news video from live feeds on deadline. Use social media as a newsgathering tool.
- Apply visual verification techniques (familiarity with AP verification tools is a plus).
We’re Looking for Someone Who:
- Has a keen interest in global news and demonstrates strong news judgment and innovative storytelling skills that appeal to digital audiences. You can communicate and drive stories that people want to share, like and discuss on social media and other platforms.
- Thrives in a breaking news environment and has a track record of delivering under deadline pressure.
- Has strong writing skills in English, with the ability to write clearly and succinctly to pictures.
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with a diverse team of journalists working across formats: text, photo, video, audio, digital/social, interactive and graphics.
- Pursues innovative and inclusive storytelling techniques while consistently maintaining AP’s standards for integrity and objectivity.
- As AP is a 24/7 global news organization, you must have the ability and willingness to work nights and weekends as coverage demands.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, such as at least three years of full-time experience at a daily newspaper, broadcast station, online or digital news outlet, or an AP bureau or regional desk.
- Advanced-level professional competency in written and spoken English. Professional competency in an additional language is a plus.
- Advanced-level professional competency in non-linear video editing.
- Authorization to work in India is mandatory.
- Superior production and technical editing skills with DaVinci Resolve or a similar program.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to work to deadline, communicate effectively across formats, and deliver on complex and challenging storylines.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficiency in multiple languages is preferred.
We will consider strong candidates who do not meet every listed qualification. You may use a cover letter to describe the unique qualifications you would bring to this role. Please indicate your salary expectations (or contractor rate) in your cover letter.
AP seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a veteran, or other characteristic protected by law.
