Careers - Aaj English TV

English sub-editor

Date posted: Dec 13, 2022
Application deadline: Open
Department: Aaj News, Karachi

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in any Humanities subject, with a preference for English Literature, Philosophy, History or Linguistics
If you do not have formal higher education, we are open to candidates from other backgrounds. Our main requirement is strong English writing skills, a sense of news and ability to process information

Experience

Ideal candidates would have some newsroom experience, either as interns or sub-editors. We are open to fresh graduates, provided they are willing to undergo training and a trial period.

Core competence

To work closely with the digital team and TV reporters so digital coverage is ensured of key audience-friendly English stories for the website.
To develop carefully selected, in-depth, well-written English news stories for the website from multiple sources that range from Aaj News reporting, packages, beepers, breaking news, to government notifications and news that surfaces on social media. This often involves crosschecking or getting additional information from reporters or anchors/analysts.

A sub-editor should not need to have their copy vetted for basic grammar and spelling. They should be able to bring together a full story, covering important angles where possible. Where they do original reporting to add to a story, they will receive credit in a byline. Sub-editors are encouraged to do their own reporting, own stories and video especially.

Career progression involves next entering a role as a Senior Sub-editor.

Senior Animator

Date posted: Oct 5, 2022
Application deadline: Open
Department: Aaj News

Qualifications

Preferably a graduate from a recognized institute
Diploma or certification in graphic design
Understanding of digital creative mediums (i.e. 3D max, Adobe Photoshop, AfterEffects)
Computer skills on MS Office

Experience

At least 5 years

Core Competence

The ability to convey a message, verbally or in writing of both individuals and groups and actively listen to the response
Fluency in the language of graphic components
Strong time communication and multi-tasking skills
Ability to meet tight deadlines and make decisive judgments and evaluations
Develop creative standards
Presentation abilities

Job description

Designing effective moving backgrounds for news and programs using complex models 2D/3D objects, characters and environments
Designing, execution and on-time delivery of still and animated graphics within deadline
Creating storyboards which represent scripts and formulate their designs
Proficiency in 2D/3D software, Adobe AfterEffects, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator for handling real-time graphics, animation and design

Non-Linear Editor

Date posted: Oct 5, 2022
Application deadline: Open
Department: Aaj News

Educational qualification

Preferably graduate from a recognized institute
Diploma or certification in graphic design
Understanding of digital creative mediums (i.e. 3D max, Adobe Photoshop, AfterEffects, etc.)
Computer skills on MS Office

Experience

At least 3 years

Core competence

Hands-on practice of Editing Software, 2-D Animation for Titling and End Credits
Command on Apple Final Cut-Pro Software
News Production and Drama Sense
System Trouble Shooting
Knowledge of Media Management and Networking

Job description

To guarantee the nature of substance meets the standard of the channel as far as sound/video quality of packages
Reviewing raw footage and proper sequencing of shots by maintaining video and sound quality
Command on Apple Final Cut-Pro Software
To maintain Audio/Video Quality of all editing

News Producer

Date posted: Oct 5, 2022
Application deadline: Open
Department: Aaj News

Educational qualification

Graduate in Mass Communication/Journalism

Experience

Minimum 4 years in News & Current Affairs

Core Competence

Strong News knowledge
Should be well versed in the background of current issues
Should be able to handle extended transmissions
News delivery
Sustainability of live/breaking transmission with minimum information
Contribution to content generation process
Ability to work on a strict deadline
Excellent reading, writing, and communication skills

Job description

Verify contents are well written, logically structured and in the right style for the intended audience
Ensure that headlines are always errorless, accurate and compelling to grab a viewer’s attention
Supervise the editing of the story/package according to the requirement and make them ready for air before the bulletin schedule
Ensure that all the contents are well-written, logically structured and in the right style for the intended audience

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International correspondents

Date posted: Oct 3, 2022
Application deadline: Open
Department: Aaj News

Aaj News is inviting students of journalism or mass communication at universities and colleges outside Pakistan to apply to become international correspondents with our television channel.

The ideal candidate would:

Be a graduate or be enrolled in an academic program. We have a strong preference for people who have studied journalism, mass communications, politics, philosophy, history, international relations but we are open to other subject areas
Have experience reporting or in a newsroom, have worked as a journalist
A strong command over spoken Urdu (grammar, accuracy and style)
The ability to crosscheck or acquire information, do fact-checks from social media
Develop news stories and features from multiple sources and in multiple formats
Be able to cover major news events and stories from your location
Be able to do mobile journalism and reporting for social media

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, gender identity, socio-economic background.

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