Dawn News

Hear the human story and join the discussion. We go beyond cold facts and bring to light what matters. 

Al Jazeera English - Digital

 
AJ+ is a global news community for the connected generation. We highlight human struggles and achievements, empower impassioned voices, and challenge the status quo.  <br>  It's is Al Jazeera's mobile app and social stream dedicated for the connected generation.

Our VJ are used to leverage original short  and personal form of storytelling from the ground.

AJ+ VJ stories are not normal news.  A straight-forward look at who, what, when, where doesn’t work for us.  We are looking for stories that are made interesting by the unexpected angle, human side, or visually captivating.   Ask yourself does this story move me or does it just inform me? 
 
Here are some aspects of what makes an AJ+ story:
Unique side angle on a major story.  Also a story that connects two things not commonly associated with each other.
Pushback to conventional wisdom on how the mainstream media (including Al Jazeera) or governments frame an issue.  
Emotional or compassionate side of a story.  Show specifically how people are directly affected by the issue (Emotions go beyond sadness can be awe, humor, anger, love, inspiration, etc…).  
Direct from the ground.  Hear directly from people in the city/town/village where the bigger story is taking place.
 Incredible visual.  Is there something we need to see (and hear) to believe?  This is video, so let’s leverage those stories.  It doesn’t have to be “hard news.”


Commissioned videos will appear at least one of AJ+'s language channels (English, Spanish, Arabic) and potentially on our partner's channels too.



<b> If you are producing a package for us, take a look at our "what works" video:  https://vimeo.com/121171058    </b>

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Here is what we've recently used freelance VJ's through StoryHunter for:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSRIx29Ufd9C67ZRPmCBOldm0ZI-linGk


AJPlus

4K video camera

DSLR or equivalent

Wireless lavalier mic

Shoulder rig

GoPro or equivalent

In addition to the writing and structure which I worked with Asad Hashim, I designed and produced the piece immediately when the story broke of Hakeemullah being killed. 

Breaking down the Taliban 

As Creative Director at Dawnnews, this was our promo for Elections 2013 from the channel. We won Promax BDA Arabia Gold 2008 for this. 

Vote and Make a Difference 2008

I worked with the Editorial team to design and structure the Canadian elections interactive. 

Canada Votes

Pakistan earthquake rushes

Asia

Pakistan

Sindh

Karachi

Alia C.

Video Editor - News

Documentary DP

Fixer

Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist

On-Air Reporter / Host

Reporter / Journalist

News Shooter / Video Journalist

Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer

Video Editor - Documentary

Video Editor - Commercial

AJ+ Executive Producer of News Gathering
What we've done: tinyurl.com/aj-vjmap 

Geoffrey D.

I'm a visual journalist who freelanced with Al Jazeera English with a broadcast design background. Been in the news for almost a decade, love and breathe storytelling, with perfect typography. 

Pakistan, militancy, and everything that comes with it it, winner of Agahi Awards 2014 for Best in Terrorism Related Reporting for the AJE Understanding Waziristan interactive, and a I'm a bit of a cricket enthusiast. 

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Glimmer Studios

Alia C.

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