Saeed Ahmed
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VP of News for Digital Platforms, AP | Ex-BBC, NPR, CNN | Loves:🏃🏾♂️🎸📸 | 🇧🇩🇺🇸| Here to help underrepresented journos: https://t.co/x5Q2UZpxX0
Dhaka-Abu Dhabi-ATL-DC
Joined January 2009
(4/4) We’re moving fast on this hire. I’ll be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and plan to have someone in the seat by January 1. 💰 Salary range is in the posting; final offer will reflect experience and expertise Apply here:
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Senior Director for APNews, editorial
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(3/4) This role isn’t about managing one tea; it’s overseeing *five*, spread across multiple time zones, with layers of editors and specialists. When the news gets chaotic, you’re the one who steadies the system so the journalism can do what it needs to do.
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"Join the Light Meets Insight Challenge! Campaign: Dec 3–Jan 9 Prize: Top 5 stories win a ScreenBar Halo 2 How to participate: 1. Post a photo or short insight moment on X 2. Tag & follow @BenQAmerica 3. Use the hashtags LightMeetsInsight & BenQScreenBar"
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(2/4) Because of the scope, a few things are non-negotiable: • You must have led large teams — and be able to show it. • You need to show you’ve managed at scale before. • You must have driven digital transformation. • Location: New York. In-office Tue/Wed/Thu.
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I’m hiring for a Senior Director for APNews, and it’s the most important role I’m filling right now. They’ll run the day-to-day editorial operation, keeping a fast-moving newsroom on track while also thinking about where we need to go. (1/4)
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I’ll be at #ONA25 (Thu–Sat) and I’m hiring! Looking for: – Live blog lead – Emerging platforms director 🔗 https://t.co/rJ3JCqlguZ – Social video producers – Editors (live, engagement) – Donations roles Come say hi! 👋🏾
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Helping with the digital transformation at the AP has been fun & fulfilling. In 2024: - we grew our traffic to @AP 37% YoY - 76% of users were new to the site - Similarweb ranked https://t.co/Qjkcq6wrpz the 4th fastest growing site in the world.
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(3/3) This is a NY-based role. The salary range is $120K-$130K plus bonus. Application deadline: Jan 10, 2025 If you have questions, reach out. https://t.co/WKOpoZjw9X
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Deputy Director for Third-Party and Emerging Platforms (Deputy Director)
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The deadline’s close, finish quests and increase your chances now
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(2/3) ▪️ You're someone with a track record of growing audiences on digital platforms ▪️Your producing, editing and coordinating abilities are top-notch ▪️ You relish dreaming up initiatives with product, revenue and technology teams
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Please share with your networks 🚨 JOB ALERT 🚨 Deputy director of digital and social video, https://t.co/Qjkcq6wrpz In this very critical role, you'll manage a global team of video creators and curators. (1/3)
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Today’s Washington Post crossword puzzle is sending you a clear message: @APNews is your source for trustworthy journalism.
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(4/4) Design intern (NY or DC) - Are you great at creating interactives, infographics and animations to visualize news stories? If so, apply – We’ll pair you with a mentor... and you’ll leave with a ton of clips to help land your dream full-time job. https://t.co/pLxMksOrud
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Artist (Global News Intern, Data Visualization Designer)
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(3/4) Social video intern (London) - Perfect for someone who lives and breathes YouTube, TikTok and Instagram – because you’ll be creating and curating content for them (in addition to @APNews). – It's a big plus if you’re comfortable going on camera. https://t.co/6Sza28e3zj
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Producer (Global News Intern, Social Video Producer)
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(2/4) Weekend engagement editor (Anywhere in the US) – ‘Engagement editor’ is our catchall phrase for those who deal w/ audiences: social, homepage, SEO. – The range for this Thu-Mon role is $52K-$83K. https://t.co/Q4Wo7OOctr
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Weekend Engagement Editor (Newsperson)
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Pls RT 🚨Job (and internships) alert🚨 If you’re an early-career journalist, or someone still in school, we have some great opportunities (one full-time, and a couple of internships) A 🧵(1/4) #journalismjobs #journalisminternship
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Top news sites collectively received fewer visits on Tuesday and Wednesday of the 2024 US election than they did on those days in 2020. The exception? https://t.co/Qjkcq6vTA1 💪🏾 https://t.co/R4zT3NiRvr
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My X follower count vs Bluesky follower count. Hoo boy, long way to go! 🤞🏾
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(2/2) Jobs I’m hiring for: Visual news designer https://t.co/SmnfhhKzL3 Digital video producer https://t.co/jgo7I6RRbO Other positions we plan to post for: Audience editors Liveblog editors
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Hi all. I'll be at #AAJA Wed-Sun. Come by and say hi. We can talk about open positions (I have a couple), or your career, or any and all things journalism. You’ll find me and my AP colleagues at booth 40, or you can come mingle with us at our reception on Friday. (1/2)
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