UPDATED ON:
Monday, December 01, 2008
17:42 Mecca time, 14:42 GMT
 
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Al Jazeera English tells the stories that other networks do not.

Headquartered in the Middle East, we give voice to the voiceless in under-reported regions with journalism that is honest, courageous and distinctive.

On air for less than two years, our News and Programmes divisions are already winning major international TV Awards.

Now we want the best talent worldwide for our Broadcast Centres in Doha, Kuala Lumpur, Washington DC, London, and our 23 news bureaus.

Our News Division wants skilled and experienced journalists who wish to challenge the status quo. We welcome applications from all nationalities and ethnicities, but you must be fluent in the English language.

Our Programmes Division makes hundreds of hours of current affairs-based shows and documentaries each year. We are looking for experienced TV professionals with a solid grasp of global affairs, who want to make challenging factual programmes.

Al Jazeera English is an Equal Opportunities Employer.


Creative Department 

PROMOTIONS PRODUCERS - Doha - Ref: DOH/PROM

We are currently recruiting experienced Promotions Producers for our Doha Broadcast Centre, with a proven track record of 2–4 years in promotions or short-form television.

Key requirements:

- English as a first language or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years experience preferably with a major broadcaster
- Knowledge and ‘keen interest of international news and current affairs
- Educated to degree level in a relevant field 
- Team player with excellent communication skills

Key Skills:

- Script writing for short form promotions
- Conceptualising creative treatments for programming/news and channel
   promotions
- Full understanding of the production and post-production process
- Producing and Directing shoots
- Experienced FCP editor, ideally with After Effects knowledge

Very competitive tax free remuneration plus ex-pat benefits.

Please do not apply unless you meet the above criteria and are willing to relocate to Doha on a long-term basis.

Excellent spoken and written English is essential.

Closing date for applications is December 12, 2008

Please send a cover letter and current CV quoting the appropriate reference in the subject line to: internationaljobs@aljazeera.net
 
 Source: Al Jazeera
 
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