Talk Show Planner at China Global Television Network (CGTN)

Job description

Responsibilities And Duties

• Planning both short and long-term coverage topics about Africa
• Knowledgeable about African countries and their relations with the world
• Able to write interview summaries and plan for Question and Answer flows during interviews
• Good at research and sorting out valuable news from various sources or information, pre-interviews, and coordinating logistics for field production
• Responsible for locating and managing internal and external videos and assets
• Work closely with assignment desks to ensure the best and latest video is acquired, used and credited properly
• Work closely with editors during post production, providing media, anticipating and responding to requests, organizing footage and tracking sources of material for licensing
• Good contacts base and ability to source guests

Educational Background and Experience

• Masters degrees and above in communication, international relations, African studies and other related areas are preferred
• At least 3 years‘ experience in media or other related professions
• A keen interest and understanding of China studies
• Possess an understanding of and appreciation for a multi-national, multi-cultural work environment

Skills / Qualifications Required

• Fluent in English, and proficiency of French and other languages that are spoken in Africa will be great
• Good eye for detail
• Work well under pressure
• Be a team player
• Have the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays