Senior Engagement Producer

Role overview

Al Jazeera Media Network’s Digital Team is hiring a Senior Engagement Producer to operate at the heart of a fast-moving digital newsroom. The role is focused on turning breaking news and trending online discussions into high-impact content across social and digital channels. It involves producing everything from rapid social updates and short-form video to raw footage and strong visual assets, with a clear focus on audience attention and engagement. The ideal candidate will bring strong digital instincts along with excellent editorial judgment.

Position scope

This position works closely with Editorial Management to help set editorial priorities, using a strong awareness of online trends and audience conversations. It also involves assigning and commissioning relevant media content for the Engagement Production team. A major part of the job is developing media content that strengthens conversations on social platforms and supports text-based stories on the website. The role also requires close collaboration with Engagement Editors to define best practices, document them, and ensure they are followed consistently. All published content must be carefully vetted, sourced, and verified, and the candidate should have a solid understanding of digital storytelling across video, text, and social formats.

Key responsibilities

• Direct, approve, and produce digital content such as tweets, videos, graphics, memes, and similar assets.
• Manage the adaptation of broadcast material into versions suitable for digital and social channels.
• Take charge of social coverage for live events, including live posting, fact-checking, trimming raw footage, and creating graphic cards.
• Coordinate with the Planning Department on coverage plans for upcoming news events.
• Contribute as a leading editorial voice in meetings focused on new and emerging social stories.
• Drive experimentation with new content formats and distribution methods across emerging platforms.
• Study social media trends and use that insight to improve working practices.
• Maintain a high standard of accuracy and quality across all content produced by the Engagement Production team.
• Partner with Engagement Editors to establish, record, and apply best-practice guidelines.

Education

A bachelor’s degree in journalism, digital media, or an equivalent background gained through relevant experience is preferred.

Experience

Applicants should have at least 5 years of experience in online journalism or media, including a minimum of 2 years in a senior-level position. A track record of producing strong-performing content tailored for social media and digital platforms is also required.