CGTN is looking for a freelance News Desk Planner
News Desk Planner- freelance
Job Description:
Maintain a keen focus on and awareness of global news events with a focus on China, North and South America. Work with correspondents on story development and help with field production as needed. Work with a strong team of daily and planning editors collaborating on finding original story content. Possess a clear understanding of TV news production including editorial, logistical and operational techniques.
Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Take editorial lead in the planning process looking for original stories and content
- Work on coverage plans for major events
- Communicate clearly with director, planning and desk editors on coverage plans
- Handle logistics for correspondents, including, but not limited to travel, accreditation and visas
- Constantly track correspondent assignments, shooting and delivery schedules
- Develop and maintain a close familiarity with issues and personalities influencing news events in North and South America, as well as in China and Asia-Pacific
- Planning both short and long-term coverage on a global scale
- Easily adapt to other duties and responsibilities required by the Director of Newsgathering
Qualifications/ Requirements:
- College degree in mass communications or journalism preferred
- Bilingual in English and Mandarin
- Must have at least 3+ years network or major market newsgathering and planning experience
- Strong organizational skills required
- Excellent oral and written communication skills required
- Should have a working knowledge of the issues, lifestyles and culture that are unique to China
- Possess an understanding of and appreciation for a multi-national, multi-cultural work environment
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Desired Characteristics:
- Keen interest in China and Asia-Pacific
- International news gathering and television field experience a plus
- Must be able to work weekends and evenings
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TO APPLY SUBMIT RESUME TO: resumes@cgtnamerica.com
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