Job Description

Iran International Television is a Farsi-language news channel which is targeted at people living in Iran and those in the Farsi speaking diaspora. It is a news and factual channel with news bulletins, talk shows, documentaries, features and magazine content across broadcast, digital and social media.


Job Summary

Job Title:

Next Day Planning Producer

Job Ref:

NDPP-430

Role Type:

Permanent, Full-Time

Location:

London, UK

Closing Date:

25th May 2025


This is an exciting opportunity to shape and diversify Volant's output. As Next Day Planning Producer, you'll play a central role in developing and pre-producing impactful stories for our TV news coverage. Reporting to the Next Day Planning Editor and working closely with the Head of Planning, you'll identify forward-plannable stories and shape them into compelling, editorially sound sequences that enhance our daily output.


You must be motivated by the impact of your work and have the drive to consistently deliver thoughtful and creative material that elevates our journalism.


Responsibilities

Proactively source and deliver high-quality stories -- either in full or in part -- that align with Volant's editorial objectives. Research and prepare story treatments in advance, ensuring accuracy, impartiality and relevance to our audience. Produce live story set-ups, news sequences, interviews, backgrounders, features, packages, analysis and discussions. Research, write, translate and adapt content between English and Dari or Farsi. Adapt digital-first content for use in TV bulletins, ensuring editorial and visual coherence. Work closely with Correspondents to ensure their reporting meets editorial objectives. Collaborate with Video Editors to ensure packages meet the highest editorial and presentation standards. Present or anchor TV content and film/edit material when required. Carry out other duties as required.

Requirements

Recent and relevant broadcast news or multimedia journalism. Significant experience producing news content and visual sequences for TV or digital platforms. Proven ability to write to pictures and commission and produce effective graphics. A track record of writing clearly and succinctly for television news. Ability to craft news sequences that meet editorial requirements and fit bulletin structures and newsroom workflows. Strong research and organisational skills, with attention to detail. Ability to work calmly under pressure, both independently and as part of a team. Confidence working with Video Editors and critiquing visual content constructively. Excellent editorial judgement and a thorough understanding of media law, including defamation and copyright. Results-driven, with a proven ability and desire to deliver impactful content to air. Awareness of budgets and a commitment to cost-effective planning. A wide and up-to-date knowledge of Iranian, Afghan and international affairs with the ability to turn that into original stories. Deep understanding of Iranian and Afghan politics, culture, history, sport and social issues, and how audience needs are evolving. Excellent written and verbal communication in Farsi/Dari and English, with the ability to write, translate and adapt material accurately and at speed. Excellent contacts within Iran/Afghan and the Iranian/Afghanistan diaspora across politics, culture, social issues, business and sport. A clear, broadcast-suitable voice and presentation ability -- training can be provided, but prior experience is desirable. Ability to produce or report from the field when required. A collaborative, can-do attitude and the ability to support and motivate colleagues when needed. Commitment to Volant Media's editorial policy and values.

Closing Date

: 25th May 2025


Think this sounds like you? We'd love to hear from you.


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This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating notes of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.