Lead Executive Producer - News

Description

Position at AJ+

Lead Executive Producer – AJ+ English News

Join AJ+ at the forefront of digital journalism.

We’re seeking a Lead Executive Producer to lead a fast-paced, multi-platform newsroom—driving daily editorial output and shaping bold, audience-first storytelling for global digital audiences.

Role Overview

You will lead the newsroom’s editorial agenda, overseeing Executive Producers and planning functions to deliver distinctive, high-impact content across social and digital platforms. This role combines strong editorial leadership with operational excellence in a constantly evolving news environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily editorial planning, assignments, and execution of the news budget
• Oversee all newsroom output across video, visual, and multimedia formats
• Provide final editorial review and sign-off on content
• Drive agile workflows to respond to breaking news and platform demands
• Champion innovative, platform-native storytelling formats
• Translate audience insights into actionable editorial strategies
• Develop and mentor newsroom talent, ensuring continuous improvement
• Collaborate with Creative, Audience Development, and Editorial teams to optimise delivery
  
  

Requirements

• Proven leadership experience in a digital-first newsroom environment
• Strong editorial judgment and experience managing high-volume output
• Deep understanding of social platforms and audience engagement strategies
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in complex, fast-paced organisations
• Track record of delivering innovative, impactful storytelling