Video Journalist for West Germany - Frankfurt

Expected start date: July 2026
Deadline for applications: June 18, 2026
Location: Frankfurt, Germany - Europe region

 

THE JOB


AFPTV is seeking a motivated Video Journalist for a full-time position in our Frankfurt bureau, starting in July 2026. The role will involve the following main duties:
 

  • Covering news developments across Germany;

  • Editing (“desking”) AFPTV content as well as material from external sources in Germany and, when required, from Eastern Europe;

  • Contributing to the coordination of video coverage in Germany in collaboration with
    other contributors.


In addition, the successful candidate will shoot and edit news stories and features, as well as produce live streams, with a particular focus on the western part of Germany. They will also help coordinating our video coverage and help manage and develop our network of freelancers. They’ll provide video training within the bureau when needed.


Reporting to AFPTV editors in London, as well as the Berlin bureau chief, the news editor and video coordinator, the selected candidate will bring strong skills in setting up, shooting, scripting, voicing and editing both news and feature packages, along with the ability to produce high-quality b-roll edits.


The role will involve regular travel across Germany and, occasionally, elsewhere in Europe and worldwide, depending on the agency’s needs.


The job will be based in AFP’s Frankfurt office, working closely with four text reporters and one photographer in a multilingual environment (French, English and German).


The AFPTV team in Germany currently consists of four journalists: a coordinator and two video journalists based in Berlin, one video journalist in Munich, and one in Frankfurt. They are supported by a network of freelancers whom the team helps manage.


Working hours are flexible, as they depend on the news cycle. Like all AFP journalists, the Frankfurt-based VJ is regularly required to work weekends, either to cover scheduled shifts or to respond to breaking news.
 

When required, the successful candidate will also be responsible for sending advisories and keeping our editorial agenda and coverage plans up to date (IRIS 360).


They will be expected to uphold the credibility and reliability of AFP’s coverage, while strictly adhering to the Agency’s editorial standards and copyright guidelines.


Candidates should be comfortable using social media as a news-gathering tool, including sourcing user-generated content and applying AFP’s editorial rules governing its use.


In a rapidly evolving media landscape, the role may evolve in line with changing coverage priorities and the needs of an increasingly diverse client base.


SKILLS REQUIRED

 

  • At least five years’ experience filming and editing short-format hard news and news feature packages for broadcast or cable networks;

  • Very good written and spoken German, fluency in English. French is a strong advantage;

  • Excellent news judgment, a solid grasp of current events;

  • Proven shooting and editing skills, including live video production;

  • Strong digital non-linear editing skills, ideally using Adobe Premiere;

  • Good understanding of live transmission workflows;

  • Experience coordinating a network of stringers;

  • Sound knowledge of social media and AFPTV’s verification/authentication processes;

  • Ability to work calmly under pressure and flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required;

  • Valid driving licence.

 

APPLICATIONS


Send CV and cover letter to recruit.germany@afp.com