NBC Left Field is a new internationally-minded video troupe that makes short, creative docs and features, all designed for social media and set-top boxes.

Our small team of cinematographers, journalists, animators and social media gurus aims to unearth stories and breathe creative life into current headlines.

Half the unit hails from outside the US, so we’ll be pushing boundaries at home and abroad while acting as an experimental NBC hub for style, treatment and audience engagement.

NBC Left Field

 
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

DSLR Camera

Vic Vaiana Producer (Wk Dec 23, 26, 27)

Vic Vaiana Producer (Wk Dec 30, 31)

Brooklyn musician Gabe Mayers talks about his experience busking on New York City's subways.

Gabe Mayers, Subway Busker

Cinematography Reel

Wilbur - "Home" (2013) Music Video

NowThis World: The Rise of Xi Jinping

NowThis World: Elections to Watch in 2019

Rebel HQ: Warren Supporters Mixed on Bernie

New York

United States of America

Victor V.

North America

Video Editor - News

Documentary DP

Reporter / Journalist

News Shooter / Video Journalist

Sound Mixer

Field Producer

I am AJ+'s operations manager.  I am known as the AJ+ 411 go to person.  I work with a diverse team of talented producers, editors, animators and managers and it's my job to ensure they're able to seamlessly  cover the next story...

Marilyn L.

Talent Discovery

Creator Management Platform

Glimmer Studios

Rebel HQ: Warren Supporters Mixed on Bernie

NowThis World: Elections to Watch in 2019

NowThis World: The Rise of Xi Jinping

Wilbur - "Home" (2013) Music Video

Cinematography Reel

Gabe Mayers, Subway Busker

Victor V.

Top Services

Clients

Top Projects

Rebel HQ: Warren Supporters Mixed on Bernie

Gabe Mayers, Subway Busker

NowThis World: The Rise of Xi Jinping

NowThis World: Elections to Watch in 2019

Vic Vaiana Producer (Wk Dec 30, 31)

Vic Vaiana Producer (Wk Dec 23, 26, 27)

Equipment

Camera

All Services

Production Support

Post Production