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Jon Laurence
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Supervising Executive Producer, AJ+
New York
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Biography
Multi award-winning digital news leader, specializing in social and mobile growth and business transformation. Supervising various teams at AJ+ and recently successfully participated in the Sulzberger Executive Leadership program at Columbia Journalism School.
I do not write about spirits.
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AJ+
AJ+ is a digital news and storytelling platform that launched in 2014 as part of the Al Jazeera Media Network. Based in Doha, Qatar, with an office in Washington, D.C., AJ+ focuses on innovative storytelling for a global, multilingual audience. The platform produces content in English, Spanish, and Arabic, with plans for French, and emphasizes coverage of underrepresented communities and issues often overlooked by mainstream media. AJ+ delivers a variety of formats, including short-form explainers, live coverage, long-form documentaries, and animated content, all optimized for social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter. The platform targets digitally engaged, global-minded audiences, particularly younger viewers interested in socially conscious journalism. With a strong social media presence, AJ+ has achieved significant audience engagement, including over 6.1 billion organic Facebook views by 2016 and millions of followers across its channels.
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
+52 55 6490 3089
Founded: 2014