Africa Short Form Producer

Brut. is an international digital media that covers today's world and the people who shape it. We are present on the ground, bringing you live updates and reports. We share stories that shed light on the major issues of our time. In France, we reach 100% of the 15-34 age group and are the leading source of information on social media. Our international presence is increasingly important, with rapid growth particularly in Africa, America, and India.

We value the need for a quality work environment and are attentive to social and cultural issues within the company. Brut. became BCorp and Great Place To Work certified in 2021. In April 2022, we entered the ranking of Best Workplaces in France.

Our mission is to build a reliable media. We aim to provide our community with trustworthy and unbiased information, educational content on important subjects, and key insights into the topics shaping the world of tomorrow.

Our editorial team is looking for an Africa short-form producer to collaborate on shaping the news of tomorrow, delivering fairness and reliability.

As an Africa short-form producer, you will be a key member of our editorial team based in Abidjan or Paris.

Responsibilities:

- Researching and proposing subjects and angles to cover

- Curating public reels and TikToks from users, writing scripts, and producing stories

- Producing TikToks and Reels on African news subjects

- Developing new original formats and styles

- Monitoring the adaptation of Brut videos to vertical format

- Tracking statistics and best practices

- Participating in editorial conferences and occasionally producing video content for all platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

- Creativity and a strong interest in innovative journalistic writing styles

- In-depth knowledge of TikTok, Instagram, and the audience on these platforms

- Keen interest in current events, pop culture, and sports

- Familiarity with internet memes

- Resourcefulness, attention to detail, and ability to work well in a team

- Education in journalism or communication

- Excellent command of English

- Proficiency in Adobe Suite (Premiere, Illustrator, Photoshop) is a major plus

- Willingness to work regular non-traditional hours (weekends/evenings)

- Based in Abidjan or Paris

Benefits:

At Brut., the well-being of our employees is at the core of the experience we aim to provide when you join us. We offer:

- Remote work policy and office space: opportunity to work in the heart of Paris with a 1-day-per-month remote work policy

- Tools: MacBook Pro, elevated screen with keyboard and mouse, dual monitors

- Professional development: access to courses and training programs to enhance your skills (management training, Adobe Premiere training, etc.)

- Excellent company health insurance: Alan Premium, fully covered by Brut. for you and your family. Specifically, €97 per month for individual coverage.

- Well-being and mental health: access to the Alan Mind platform 24/7 with the possibility to book up to 4 sessions per year with experts.

- Parental leave: extended parental leave for all new parents

- Paid vacation: 6 weeks per year

- Meal vouchers: €10 nominal value per day, with 50% covered by Brut. So, for a full month of 22 days, €220 worth of meal vouchers, with €110 paid by Brut.

- Transportation: 50% reimbursement for your transportation pass. For a Navigo pass, we reimburse €42.05 per month.