About this role
<p>The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business. More than half the world's population sees AP journalism every day. <br><br></p> <div> <div> <p><span><strong>Why this role matters:</strong> </span><span><span>These roles </span><span>constitute</span><span> the core of our video production team, </span><span>delivering content tailored for</span><span> </span><span>both newsroom</span><span>s </span><span>and digital</span><span> platforms. </span><span>They are also an important part of our global effort to source and verify user-generated content.</span></span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><strong><span>What you will do: </span></strong><span><span>Y</span><span>ou will be a key </span><span>member of AP’s new </span><span>24/7 </span><span>global production hub, quickly producing </span><span>video content </span><span>for </span><span>AP customers </span><span>and audiences </span><span>that </span><span>rely on us to cover stories </span><span>across </span><span>the world. </span><span>You will collaborate </span><span>with AP journalists across formats to deliver compelling, high-impact journalism that aligns with AP’s digital-first strategy</span><span> and AP standards</span><span>. Your work will help meet the needs of AP’s customers for </span><span>quick</span><span>, </span><span>accurate</span><span> and engaging content and contribute to expanding our digital audience.</span><span> </span><span>You will:</span></span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span><span>Edit story elements quickly and creatively to produce strong visual narratives for </span><span>newsrooms </span><span>and digital audiences.</span></span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span><span>Edit breaking news </span><span>video</span><span> from live feeds on </span><span>deadline, and</span><span> write relevant </span><span>shotlists</span><span> and scripts with speed and accuracy.</span></span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Produce video edits in a variety of styles for AP customers and audiences in newsrooms, online and on social media around the world.</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span><span>Source, verify and obtain permission to publish </span><span>user-generated </span><span>content</span><span>, and conduct reporting around that content</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Exercise excellent news judgment when making editorial decisions.</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span><span>Pursue</span><span> </span><span>innovative and inclusive storytelling techniques while consistently </span><span>maintaining</span><span> AP’s standards for integrity and objectivity.</span></span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><strong><span>Who you are:</span><span> </span></strong></p> </div> <div> <p><strong><span>Required Qualifications</span><span> </span></strong></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span><span>Have</span><span> a</span><span>dvanced-level professional competency in non-linear video editing, including vertical videos for social media.</span></span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span><span>A</span><span> sophisticated journalist </span><span>with a prove</span><span>n </span><span>track record</span><span> of creating</span><span> videos with innovative storytelling that </span><span>resonate with</span><span> digital audiences.</span></span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Can communicate and drive stories that people want to share, like and discuss on social media and other platforms.</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span><span>Thrive in a breaking news environment and </span><span>have </span><span>a track record</span><span> of delivering under </span><span>tight deadlines.</span></span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span><span>Have </span><span>strong writing skills in English, with the ability to write clearly and succinctly to picture.</span></span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Have a deep understanding of the international and U.S. news agendas.</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span><span>Have </span><span>familiarity with verification of user-generated content, including reverse image search, </span><span>geolocation</span><span> and other tools.</span></span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span><span>Demonstrate</span><span> </span><span>excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with a diverse team of journalists working across formats.</span></span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span><span>Have a b</span><span>achelor’s degree or equivalent experience, such as at least three years of full-time experience at a daily newspaper, broadcast station, online or digital news outlet, or an AP bureau or regional desk.</span></span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span><span>Have a</span><span>uthorization to work in India.</span></span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span><span>Have s</span><span>uperior production and technical editing skills with DaVinci Resolve or a similar program.</span></span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span><span>Have s</span><span>trong organizational skills, with the ability to work to deadline, communicate effectively across formats, and </span><span>deliver on</span><span> complex and challenging storylines.</span></span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>As AP is a 24/7 global news organization, you must be willing and able to work regular overnight and weekend shifts.</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p> </p> <p><strong><span>What will set you apart: </span><span> </span></strong></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span><span>Experience working with </span><span>a major </span><span>international news organization is a plus.</span></span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span><span>Professional competency </span><span>in world </span><span>languages </span><span>other than English </span><span>is a plus.</span></span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong><span>Application deadline is August 1, 2026 <span style="list-style-type:disc">at 11:59 p.m. ET.</span> </span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p><span>AP seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a veteran, or other characteristic protected by law. </span></p> </div> </div>