We're seeking an experienced and dynamic Producer to lead the creation of complex, high-quality brand and content projects. This role is ideal for a creative professional with a journalistic background and a keen interest in politics and current affairs, especially concerning the MENA region. You will primarily focus on producing compelling digital assets, ensuring our content resonates with diverse audiences across various platforms. Your fluency in Arabic will be crucial in expanding our reach and impact.
Job Title: Producer
Type: Full Time
Location: London, UK
Responsibilities
* Lead end-to-end production of communication products, primarily video content, along with still assets for coordinated campaigns.
* Apply journalistic insight to produce compelling content, especially in politically sensitive or complex contexts.
* Manage full production workflow from concept to delivery, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
* Oversee budgets and production timelines, ensuring financial efficiency and on-time delivery.
* Drive innovative ideas aligned with briefs by initiating collaborative processes that incorporate current events and political themes.
* Monitor workload vs. resources weekly, reporting to the Production Director and stakeholders.
* Use cultural insight, subject matter expertise, and production experience to inform all content stages—from brief to post-production.
* Manage post-production processes, including editing, graphics, and design in coordination with editors and designers.
* Review daily content, offering strategic feedback on ideas, treatments, scripts, and execution.
* Ensure smooth internal communication by sharing briefs, feedback, and schedules clearly and promptly.
* Oversee commissioning and approval processes to meet journalistic, editorial, and brand standards.
* Ensure final outputs are accurate, sensitive, and meet editorial and industry production standards.
* Uphold brand values—especially accuracy, trust, and integrity—across all content.
* Contribute to content strategy and campaign planning based on current events and audience needs.
* Address queries from teams, management, or clients with clarity and efficiency.
* Foster strong relationships across teams, maintaining a collaborative, solution-oriented approach.
* Support additional project needs with flexibility and commitment
Knowledge and Expertise
Situational Awareness
* Demonstrate a strong passion for media and social media, coupled with an in-depth understanding of trends, subjects, and production techniques likely to appeal to specific audiences, especially concerning the MENA region
Essential
* Highly creative with a proven track record of producing innovative content
* Highly organised, capable of managing multiple complex projects simultaneously
* In-depth knowledge of production and its processes, including significant experience delivering high-quality, industry-standard content
* Deep understanding of the MENA social media landscape and upcoming trends, particularly how they relate to news dissemination and audience engagement
* Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage tight deadlines in fast-paced environments
* Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload, work flexibly, and maintain pace
* Ability to multitask and handle tight deadlines while maintaining high standards
* Able to work independently, but also as a strong team player, with excellent personal communication skills
* Fluent in Arabic (spoken and written) is essential
Desirable
* A strong understanding of and interest in the past and present social and political situation in the MENA region.
Experience, Qualifications and Core Skills
Essential
* Significant industry experience directly producing high-quality visual media for digital platforms
* Experience operating with or demonstrating knowledge of current affairs and the political landscape of the MENA region
Desirable
* Speak additional languages
Additional Key Qualities
* Interested in people, stories and the world, with an enquiring mind
* Proactive and forward leaning attitude
* Solution, not problem orientated
* Anticipates challenges and shows initiative
* Tolerance working with a diverse team
* Integrity and honesty
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! Please apply to the job post and attach your CV.