VIDEO JOURNALIST, Thailand

Start Date: October 2023

Contract: permanent full-time contract

THE JOB

AFP is seeking a dynamic, self-starting Thai-speaking video journalist for its Southeast Asia bureau in Bangkok. This exciting post involves shooting and editing hard news and features, and reinforcing the video network in the wider region when necessary.

Working alongside colleagues from text, photo and fact-checking, you will help to produce compelling, varied and accurate coverage. You will frequently shoot events live, deliver fast edits from the field, and nurture and reinforce our network of freelancers and third-party providers in the country.

The job involves a mix of reporting and editing both news and feature videos. You will help to plan and run the agency's video coverage throughout the country. You will also be expected to fully contribute to the planning and administrative side of the job, and to cover for the video coordinator when s/he is absent.

The video journalist is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of his/her reporting and respect for the agency’s editorial policies. Candidates will bring a multimedia approach to the job and coordinate closely with text reporters, fact-checkers and photographers.

Applicants should expect to contribute to AFP’s web and mobile products and should display an interest in social media and participating in AFP’s social networking on a voluntary basis.

They must also be familiar with issues involved in handling user-generated content and AFP’s guidelines concerning the use of UGC. The successful applicant must ensure that proper authorizations/transfer of copyright are obtained before using videos from third parties.

You will contribute to the fight against misinformation by helping fact-checkers in the network and ensuring you are trained in the various methods of online verification, now indispensable for all journalism. Online training is available here.

The role may require long workdays and unsociable hours, dictated by the news agenda, and will include working some weekends and public holidays

.In an ever-changing media environment, the nature of the job could evolve in line with coverage demands and the requirements of an increasingly diverse client base.

REQUIREMENTS

Excellent shooting and editing skills with an eye for detail. Comfortable shooting live video

Fluency in English and native proficiency in Thai are a must

A proven ability to work under tight deadlines during breaking news

A strong team player

Knowledge of Thai affairs and having a wide range of sources and contacts is expected

Brimming with visual story ideas which would appeal to a wide range of viewers, both online and on TV

Solid knowledge of social media and a strong interest in stories that will engage the young audience.

A keen eye for the multimedia aspect of coverage, as you will work closely with the text, photo, fact-check and graphics departments

Hostile environment training is a plus for this job.

THE COMPANY

AFP is a leading global news agency providing fast, comprehensive and verified coverage of the events shaping our world and of the issues affecting our daily lives. Drawing from an unparalleled newsgathering network across 151 countries, AFP is also a world leader in digital verification. With 2,400 staff representing 100 different nationalities, AFP covers the world in six languages, with a unique quality of multimedia storytelling spanning video, text, photos and graphics.

APPLICATIONS

Please send a CV and cover letter to recruitment.asia@afp.com by August 31st, 2023, specifying in the subject line: Recruitment Thailand

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a test and interview.

AFP is committed to equal opportunities and greater diversity within its teams. We therefore encourage all applications in order to preserve the wealth of profiles, cultures and languages that constitute the strength of our network.