Middle East Broadcasting Networks

The Middle East Broadcasting Networks, Inc. (MBN) is seeking a Sr. Outsourcing Producer for our Programming Department at the Headquarters office in Springfield, VA.

The Sr. Outsourcing Producer is responsible for responsible for the entire outsourcing , inhouse and of third-party production. This person will oversees all production 3rd party contracts aspects from planning, pitch, script writing to the final production and Deliverables. Sr. Outsourcing Producer is also responsible for assessing any new recommendation by 3rd parties. The Sr Outsourcing Producer will also act as a producer on main show when needed.

SPECIFIC DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties and responsibilities noted below are considered the essential functions of the job.

· Manages his/ her team of coordinating producers, segment producers and APs’ effectively and fairly, setting expectations, monitors progress, and gives regular feedback on the output.

· Organizes and stimulates the creative process and track performance of assigned production team

· Discusses Editorial ideas with external vendors to secure best quality.

· Supervises and approves the progress of content from production to deliverables.

· Monitors and Pitches, research and plans topics, content, guest segments and/or packages.

· Builds and develops a network of production companies with briefs and assessments.

· Generates and supports engagement of online shows content he/she works on.

· Provides sound editorial judgment and modeling professional accountability and integrity.

· Ensures all content they supervise complies fully with MBN’s journalistic code, social media policies, and style guidelines.

· Collaborates closely with technical staff to ensure effective content and deliverables presentation.

· Demonstrates initiative and creative thinking to develop new content and alternative approaches to improve mission delivery.

· Conducts final review of shows to ensure a clean broadcast.

· Supervises the progress of the content from production to post production.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

· Bachelor’s degree preferably in Journalism.

· A minimum of 5-6 years of television experience.

· Excellent verbal and written English and Arabic communication skills.

· Experience in copy editing and/or line producing.

· Ability to generate and pitch program content and story ideas to staff at all levels in the organization.

· Demonstrates leadership skills with the ability to remain calm under pressure.

· Demonstrates understanding of editorial principles, technical matters, TV and digital product marketing and ‘what works on TV and what works with digital.

· Demonstrates understanding of editorial commissioning, rights acquisitions and clearances.

· Demonstrates organizational skills and the ability to oversee projects from conception to delivery.

· Ability to create, elaborate and execute formats.

· Record VO for reports in classical Arabic is a plus.

· Able to shoot and edit taster tapes (pilots and sizzles).

· Ability to support a 24/7 broadcast environment.

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MBN is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity

Middle East Broadcasting Networks