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.</p> <p> </p> <div> <p><strong><span>Why this role matters</span><span> </span></strong></p> </div> <div> <p><span><span>This role play</span><span>s</span><span> a critical part in helping </span><span>to build and lead </span><span>a </span><span>new 24/7</span><span> </span><span>global production hub for </span><span>video. The </span><span>assistant director </span><span>will drive operational excellence, </span><span>establish</span><span> efficient and scalable workflows, and foster a culture of collaboration, </span><span>accountability</span><span> and continuous improvement.</span><span> They will </span><span>be responsible for</span><span> managing staff and resources, setting clear priorities, and ensuring </span><span>timely</span><span> video production while </span><span>maintaining</span><span> AP's </span><span>high standards</span><span> of integrity, </span><span>accuracy</span><span> and visual storytelling. </span><span>They will line-manage a share of the global production </span><span>team and</span><span> be the senior production lead during Asia business hours. </span><span>Based in Noida, India, this position reports to the Executive Producer, Global Video Production.</span></span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><strong><span>What you will do</span><span> </span></strong></p> </div> <div> <p><span><span>In this senior editorial role, </span><span>you will </span><span>help build and lead a new 24/7 global production hub for video</span><span>. This will include </span><span>oversee</span><span>ing</span><span> production workflows, </span><span>establish</span><span>ing</span><span> daily </span><span>priorities</span><span> and </span><span>mak</span><span>ing</span><span> swift decisions to adap</span><span>t to cha</span><span>nging demands in a fast-paced news environment. You will help </span><span>optimize</span><span> efficiency across </span><span>the</span><span> video </span><span>production operation</span><span>, ensuring </span><span>timely</span><span> </span><span>content del</span><span>ivery </span><span>that aligns with AP’s </span><span>digit</span><span>al-first strategy, </span><span>and </span><span>maintaining</span><span> </span><span>high standards</span><span> in scripts, </span><span>edits</span><span> and visual storytelling across all video formats.</span></span><span> </span></p> <p> </p> <div> <div> <p><strong><span>You will also:</span><span> </span></strong></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span><span>Serve as the senior production leader during India </span><span>business </span><span>hours, providing operational and editorial oversight across the video production team and acting as </span><span>a primary </span><span>escalation point for production, </span><span>workflow</span><span> and staffing issues.</span></span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span><span>Lead a team of video producers and editors to produce high-quality, </span><span>engaging</span><span> and </span><span>accurate</span><span> video content, championing storytelling that aligns with AP's digital-first strategy.</span></span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Ensure content is produced and delivered quickly and efficiently, particularly during breaking news events where speed and accuracy are essential.</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span><span>Oversee the prioritization of content production </span><span>and </span><span>ensure it is adjusted </span><span>as news developments unfold.</span></span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span><span>Maintain consistency and quality across video editing, scripting and storytelling, including breaking news coverage, explainers, reporter dispatches, first-person </span><span>accounts</span><span> and other edited video formats.</span></span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span><span>Provide</span><span> editorial guidance on story angles, production </span><span>approaches</span><span> and audience-focused storytelling.</span></span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span><span>Foster a culture of creativity, </span><span>collaboration</span><span> and continuous</span><span> d</span><span>evelopment</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span><span>Implement innovative production techniques, </span><span>workflows</span><span> and technologies, including AI-enabled tools, to improve efficiency and effectiveness.</span></span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Collaborate closely with journalists across text, photo, video, social, graphics and interactive teams to maximize the reach and impact of AP journalism.</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span><span>Safeguard AP's standards of accuracy, fairness, </span><span>integrity</span><span> and objectivity.</span></span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span><span>Partner closely with the Executive Producer, Global Video Production</span><span>,</span><span> to align resources, </span><span>priorities</span><span> and long-term production strategies.</span></span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span><span>Oversee onboarding, </span><span>training</span><span> and professional development for production staff, helping build a highly skilled and future-ready team.</span></span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p> <br><strong><span>Who you are</span><span> </span></strong></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span><span>An experienced newsroom leader</span><span> </span><span>with</span><span> a strong background in video production and digital storytelling.</span></span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span><span>A strong news editor with </span><span>demonstrated</span><span> </span><span>editorial judgme</span><span>nt and the ability to make decisions quickly under pressure.</span></span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span><span>An effective people manager who can lead, </span><span>motivate</span><span> and develop high-performing teams.</span></span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span><span>A collaborative communicator who works effectively across departments, time </span><span>zones</span><span> and cultures.</span></span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Passionate about journalism, innovation and finding new ways to serve audiences through video.</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span><span>Have a</span><span> bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, including at least five years of full-time work as an editor, </span><span>reporter</span><span> or producer preferably in an international newsroom</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span><span>Have</span><span> e</span><span>xtensive knowledge of video production workflows across horizontal, </span><span>live</span><span> and vertical video formats.</span></span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span><span>Have </span><span>d</span><span>emonstrated</span><span> experience leading teams in a fast-paced newsroom or live news environment.</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> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span><span>Have a</span><span>dvanced professional fluency in written and spoken English.</span></span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span><span>Be willing </span><span>to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed in a 24/7 news environment.</span></span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><span> </span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <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 leading video production teams in </span><span>an international news organization</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span><span>Proficiency</span><span> with advanced video editing software and media asset management systems.</span></span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span><span>Experience using audience insights, </span><span>analytics</span><span> and engagement data to inform content decisions and strategy.</span></span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span><span>Knowledge of SEO, digital </span><span>publishing</span><span> and platform-specific video best practices.</span></span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span><span>Experience implementing new workflows, </span><span>technologies</span><span> or AI-enabled tools to improve newsroom efficiency.</span></span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span><span>Fluency in </span><span>additional</span><span> </span><span>world </span><span>languages.</span></span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span><span>Experience building teams, managing organizational </span><span>change</span><span> or scaling production operations.</span></span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span><span>Experience training, </span><span>mentoring</span><span> and developing producers and editors into future newsroom leaders</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong><span>Application deadline August 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET.</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> </div>