AL JAZEERA ENGLISH β Output Producer
π Location: Doha, Qatar
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Duration: July 2012 β December 2014
π° Category: Broadcast Production & Digital Journalism
π Role Overview
As an Output Producer for Al Jazeera English, I played a key role in shaping high-quality, fast-paced news programming that delivered accurate, in-depth reporting to a global audience. Working in a dynamic 24/7 newsroom, I handled everything from scriptwriting to breaking news coverage, ensuring each segment met Al Jazeera’s editorial standards. Additionally, I contributed to the digital expansion of the network by crafting and updating online news articles, maximizing audience engagement across multiple platforms.
π₯ Key Responsibilities
β News Production & Live Output Management
- Wrote and produced scripts under tight deadlines, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and editorial balance.
- Edited and structured video packages, coordinating with field reporters and correspondents.
- Managed breaking news coverage, adapting to fast-moving developments in real-time.
β Editorial Collaboration & Story Development - Worked closely with programme editors, reporters, and correspondents to develop compelling news segments.
- Originated and developed fresh ideas for news items, feature strands, and special reports.
- Ensured coverage aligned with Al Jazeeraβs editorial policies and audience expectations.
β Digital Content & Cross-Platform Publishing - Used Content Management Systems (CMS) to write and update online articles, extending the reach of TV news to digital audiences.
- Adapted broadcast scripts into engaging web stories, ensuring content was optimized for mobile and social media.
- Integrated multimedia elements such as videos, infographics, and interactive timelines to enhance online storytelling.
πΉ Featured Work & Showreel
π Achievements & Notable Contributions
β¨ Led Breaking News Coverage β Played a key role in handling live, unfolding news events, ensuring accurate reporting under pressure.
β¨ Enhanced Digital News Presence β Helped bridge the gap between traditional broadcasting and digital journalism by optimizing online content.
β¨ Developed Original Segments β Created impactful news features that resonated with Al Jazeeraβs global audience.