Journalist/Content Producer + Platform Manager
"As entrepreneurs and artists, we have the responsibility to build ethical havens of employment, but it is also our moral duty to use our power and influence to showcase injustice and bring change through our businesses, platforms and our voices to improve humanity."Daizy Gedeon is a multi-award-winning filmmaker, journalist, entrepreneur and human rights activist. She began her journalism career with international media organisations including News Corp, The Times Group and Channel 4 News in London, covering historic events including the 1994 Israel-Jordan Peace Treaty, the Arab Summit and Lebanon's Civil War.Daizy is the founder and CEO of GDR Media Group and Dream Creations International, and the director of ENOUGH! Lebanon's Darkest Hour — winner of over 30 international awards including the Movie That Matters Award at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival.Since relocating to Lebanon in 2022, Daizy has built an independent media platform producing English-language content on Lebanon, Palestine and the region — reaching a rapidly growing global audience. Her humanitarian contributions have earned her recognition from the British Government, the Global Trade Chamber and Industry Era Magazine, among others.This role exists because the work is growing — and Daizy needs a brilliant, values-driven producer to help her do more of it.Reel Talk is a fast-growing independent podcast dedicated to honest, rigorous coverage of geopolitics, the Middle East and international affairs. At a time when independent journalism has never mattered more, Reel Talk is part of a growing global conversation — and our audience reflects that. As our audience expands, we are looking for a talented, versatile Content Producer and Platform Manager to work closely and confidentially with the host as her editorial partner - researching guests, briefing her ahead of interviews and helping shape the direction of the show. You will take ownership of production, platform management, research and team coordination. You will free her to do what she does best: think, create and speak. The ideal candidate is someone who prefers to work behind the scenes, believes deeply in the power of independent journalism and is passionate about humanity and world affairs — particularly the Middle East and international relations.About the RoleThis is a broad, hands-on role for someone who loves independent media and thrives without micromanagement. You will work closely with the host to keep the podcast running smoothly, the platforms growing and the content sharp.You are someone who gets things done quietly and brilliantly — without needing the spotlight yourself.You Will Be Responsible For→ End-to-end podcast production — scheduling, research, briefing, recording coordination and post-production management→ Write episode notes, interview briefs and research summaries→ Manage and grow social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, YouTube → Write captions, scripts and copy across all platforms in the host's voice→ Coordinate social media shorts, clips and content grabs from episodes→ Develop and manage a consistent content calendar with social media manager→ Identify guest opportunities, story angles and trending topics in geopolitics and world affairs→ Coordinating a small team of comprising video editor, designer, translator, social media manager, engagement manager and web developer.You Are→ A strong writer with a journalism, editorial, TV production, or content background→ Experience in podcast or broadcast media production→ Experience managing social media platforms professionally→ Genuinely interested in geopolitics, world affairs and the Middle East→ Highly organised and self-directed — you own your work→ A behind-the-scenes personality — motivated by the work, not the spotlight→ Comfortable working remotely and communicating asynchronously→ Reliable, discreet and deeply trustworthy→ Arabic language skills an advantage but not essentialHow to ApplyPlease send the following to [email protected]→ Your CV→ A cover letter outlining your editorial background, your interest in world affairs and geopolitics and why this role appeals to you→ A portfolio of your work — writing samples, content you have produced, platforms you have managed or any other relevant material**We read every application carefully. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job