Multimedia Digital Producer
CGTN Europe - London, ENG
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Job Description About CGTN EuropeCGTN Europe Ltd. is an international media organisation whose mission is to increase cross-cultural understanding and reflect the multipolar world by highlighting emerging stories and perspectives. From state-of-the-art studios in West London, it produces award winning, multimedia content for a global audience of hundreds of millions across social media and linear television. Specialising in current affairs, science and technology, business, and general news, CGTN Europe works with journalists across the continent and beyond to unearth and explore powerful stories. CGTN Europe is part of the China Media Group the worlds biggest broadcaster. Background to the role: The role sits in the CGTN Europe Digital team. In this role you will work as directed to fulfil the editorial mission across multiple platforms. In general, you will be required to manage publishing of content on various social media channels and other platforms, writing, video editing and gathering voices as well as creating social media posts. You will also be involved in identifying, researching, producing and/or publishing news stories in video or text. Job objectives: Plan, schedule and post content on CGTNs social channels to achieve maximum impact and fulfil team objectivesProduce daily multimedia news or feature content for television, CGTN.com and CGTN Europe and various social media platforms.Manage the publication of content produced by other members of the team and adapt content created for other platforms such as television.React to data around user behaviour to optimise content for the best performance on each channelTrain new or existing employees and support them where required. Act as a role model and ambassador across the newsroom.Adhere to CGTN editorial policies, while producing content that is creative and engaging for a global audience.Produce copy and content and be part of strict approvals process from content creation to copy editing and final approval before publishing.Keep on top of trending stories and contribute ideas to improve coverage on a given topic or event.Perform Facebook Lives or pieces to camera and interview guests either live or as part of a pre-prepared package.Identify the best formats for telling a story and make use of them according to deadlines and priorities.Demonstrate strong knowledge and proficiency in the latest digital technology and systems across websites and social media platforms.Thrive under pressure, and be prepared to adapt as circumstances change.Be able to work irregular hours and an extended schedule as the news cycle demands.Excel at work within a culturally and ethnically diverse staff.Build relations across teams and support business prioritiesEssential:Degree in Journalism, Communications or related field or equivalent experience2+ years experience in digital journalism, preferably with an international broadcaster.Extensive knowledge of current events, culture, sport, fashion and/or geopolitics and international relations, especially Europe & AsiaVideo editing, scripting and clean, accurate article writingIn depth understanding of social media both as a source of stories and an output platformAwareness of journalism ethics and legal principlesAbility to form contacts and use them to discover and inform story reportingEqual OpportunitiesCGTN Europe Ltd. is committed to achieving a working environment which provides equality of opportunity, value, and respect, regardless of race, religion or belief, national origin, marital or civil partnership status, maternity or pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender or gender reassignment or any other protected group status. Our diverse employees individually contribute to CGTN Europes programming, live output and across a range of online platforms and podcasts. We continue to encourage talented people from all backgrounds to apply to our roles and to welcome into our company.
Created: 2026-04-04