International News Producer

About the role

The International News Producer will help shape daily news bulletins and special programmes for an Asian audience. You will work closely with writers, graphics teams and studio crew to deliver accurate, compelling stories on air.

Key responsibilities

• Stack rundowns, write stories and integrate graphics, video and images for daily bulletins and specials.
• Direct production of news programmes, assign stories, coordinate graphics requests and plan studio sequences.
• Produce news packages using wire agency material, write scripts, add soundbites and edit the final package.
• Break news quickly on air, amend scripts and rundowns as stories develop.
• Conceptualise and create graphics, including Augmented Reality graphics, to enhance storytelling.
• Identify interview topics, research interviewees and develop questioning lines with editors and presenters.
• Monitor global developments, trends and audience feedback to contextualise stories for an Asian market.
• Maintain programme quality through regular checks, feedback review and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with editorial guidelines and regulator policies.
• Vet inserts, packages and reports from team members for accuracy and readiness.
• Use artificial‑intelligence tools to assist research, brainstorm ideas and improve workflow efficiency.

Required profile

• Relevant degree (e.g., journalism, communications, media).
• At least two years of newsroom experience, internships included; communications or public‑relations experience is also considered.
• Working knowledge of video editing systems.
• Excellent command of English and strong organisational, communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Willingness to work irregular hours as news cycles demand.

Required skills

• Video editing systems.
• Artificial‑intelligence tools for research and workflow optimisation.