Arabic News
U.S. based Middle East TV Executive Producer

Position

Arabic News - Middle East TV Executive Producer

Location

East Coast - United States

News Network

U.S. Based Global News Organization

Duties

In the Arabic language produce TV shows and news reports on regional and international events. Produce discussion programs, current affairs magazines and features on a variety of subjects including health and personal fitness, entertainment, sports, fashion, science and technology.

• Deliver quality TV newscasts that inform, entertain and increases audience while adhering to journalistic standards
• Manage the newsroom as a senior level TV broadcasting executive
• Play a key role in the editorial process and all assigned TV newscasts, breaking news, special news event programming, news gathering and production
• Responsible for overall decision-making about story selection, live shots, breaking news coverage and newscast formatting for assigned TV broadcasts.
• This Executive Producer supervises TV producers; provides training, mentoring, critiquing and evaluations of producers, correspondents and TV anchors.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience (U.S. based experience/journalism education desired).
• Seven (7+) years of TV production experience.
• A minimum of five (5) years of TV news management experience is required.
• Outstanding leadership skills, high production standards and a drive to excellence.
• News/editorial judgment focused on in-depth, balanced, quality storytelling that is void of advocacy.
• Fluency in Classical Arabic (reading, writing, speaking)
• Solid planning and execution skills with a great attention to detail A proven ability to attract and develop TV talent required to produce quality news programming relevant to the Middle East.
• The ability to work effectively with other departments within the TV station to gain internal consensus.
• Strong familiarity with legal risk management issues in TV news broadcasting.
• Outstanding writing abilities.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Word and Excel, Internet applications, and advanced news content systems such as Cinegy and ENPS.
• A willingness to "roll up your sleeves" to achieve goals and teach staff members to do the same through example. A passion for high-quality journalism and the energy and commitment to be a leader at a 24/7 global TV news network.
• A broad working knowledge of the Middle East and North Africa, superior attention to details, and a calm demeanor under pressure.

To Apply:

• Please include your resume in English with dates of employment
• Place the words " News Executive Producer " in the subject line followed by a space and your name.
• Use this email link to submit your resume
• Resumes in Microsoft Word, PDF or Text in PC format
• URL of job: www.filcro.com/Arabic_News_Executive_Producer.html

Position

Sr. Director International News Broadcast Operations

Location

New York, NY - USA or Washington, DC - USA

Compensation

$140,000 to $150,000 w/ comprehensive benefit plans

Summary

U.S. based International news organization is seeking a honed broadcasting executive who can manage business, technical and creative issues surrounding the production and operational standards of their international news broadcasts.

Job Description

• Manage domestic and international broadcast operations
• Manage domestic and international production and post operations
• Set high standards for Network identity, continuity and overall on-air image
• Enhance the Network's ratings by setting high production and post production standards
• Manage budgets and bring producers back to reality if needed
• Moderate international travel
• Work closely with IT and Engineering to make sure the tools needed are available, functioning and comprehensive
• Manage the gradual in-house ownership and hiring of out sourced production and post-production employees Constantly strive to make programming appealing and set the "Gold Standard" Manage a staff of direct reports globally

Required

• Extensive knowledge of all facets of broadcast operations, including broadcast production, technical operations, and scheduling
• Previous experience as a senior broadcast operations executive Launching or growing and managing broadcast operations in highly competitive international media markets
• Prior management of multiple departments
• Experience living and or working overseas a plus to understand international markets
• Ability to integrate new technology into operation and changes in media delivery, including appropriate content development for multiple delivery platforms. Strong strategic and analytical skills
• Proven ability as a team builder and leader that provides clear structure and managerial oversight

Ideal

• International TV (news) executive with comprehensive business, technical and operational acumen. A builder and leader of people and resources with journalistic integrity
• A strategic leader to provide strategic direction and lead execution
• Ability to manage engineering, IT, production operations, scheduling, media library groups and their senior managers
• Ability to bring out sourced jobs and resources in-house to take greater control and efficiency of broadcast operations

Contact

Tony Filson
Officer in Charge of Search
Filcro Media Staffing
521 Fifth Avenue
New York City, NY 10175-1801

Resume: submission link

Job web link: http://www.filcro.com/Director-International-News-Broadcast-Operations.html

Position

International Radio General Manager - Middle East

Location

Washington, DC - USA

Status

Search Completed

Compensation

Please see case history

Primary Function

Middle East General Manager has overall management responsibility for the daily operations of the station including senior level supervision of radio staff, budget administration, planning and programming; coordination with the international broadcasting bureaus on overseas transmission issues.

Duties

• Manage the daily operation of the station ensuring that all editorial and financial controls are engaged.
• Lead strategic planning to optimize the station’s potential in the region, with an understanding of the related geopolitical issues and media environment that impact the future of the station.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate program formats & concept changes. Lead resource planning for domestic and overseas facilities, employees and contractors
• Coordinate on all program reviews to monitor and evaluate the quality of the station
• Ensure appropriate training plans, employee evaluations and counseling, are provided to employees as appropriate
• Ensure that a safe and positive work environment is provided for all employees.
• Liaison to external organizations on matters concerning station operations as directed by the President.
• The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties and take on other responsibilities as dictated by events and circumstances.

Requirements

1. B.S. Degree in communications, broadcasting, or related field; ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. 10+ yrs supervisory experience
3. Extensive knowledge of the Middle Eastern media environment and geopolitical issues that affect transmission and operations.
4. Previous experience with an international broadcaster preferred, including experience in managing multiple departments Experience of living and working overseas a plus
5. Experience with integrating new technology into operation and changes in media delivery, including appropriate content development for multiple delivery platforms.
6. Strong strategic and analytical skills, and proven ability as a team builder/leader
7. Extensive knowledge of radio programming & production technology & procedures
8. Strong organization & communication (oral & written) skills in a multi-cultural environment.

Contact

Filcro Media Staffing
Middle East Broadcasting Group
International Radio GM Search
521 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10175

Search Case History

Links

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