AJ Contrast is Al Jazeera’s Emmy-nominated immersive storytelling and media innovation studio.
Grounded in the principles of co-creation and collaboration, AJ Contrast uses cutting edge technologies to amplify stories of unrepresented communities hit hardest by conflict and inequality.
We believe diversity in the media and storytelling is a social justice issue and vital for authentic storytelling. Our editorial process involves collaborating with people that are connected to the stories we’re telling.
AJ Contrast is part of the Digital division for Al Jazeera Media Network, one of the largest and most diverse global operations broadcasting news to 310 million households in more than 100 countries.
Since its creation in May 2017, AJ Contrast has won several awards:
3 Shorty Impact Awards for News & Media, Social Justice and Disability Awareness (2022)
Lovie Award for Series in Public Service & Activism (2022)
Venice TV Award for Best in Technology and Innovation (2022)
Online Journalism Award for Excellence in Social Justice Reporting (2022)
2 Telly Awards for Social Impact and Use of Interactivity (2022)
Shorty Award for 360º Video (2022)
One World Media Award for Best in Digital Media (2022)
Gracies for Best National Website in Information and Entertainment (2022)
Jury Grand Prix by Drum Online Media Awards (2022)
Drum Online Media Award for Editorial Innovation of the Year (2022)
Drum Online Media Award for Technical Innovation of the Year (2022)
New York Festivals TV & Film Award for Best Innovation (2022)
2 Anthem Awards for Human & Civil Rights Campaign and Community Outreach (2022)
Gracies for Best Online Producer (2021)
Shorty Awards for Best in News & Media (2021)
Drum Online Media Award for Editorial Innovation of the Year (2021)
Amnesty Media Award for Best Use of Digital Media (2021)
National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Salute to Excellence Award (2020)
Online Journalism Award for Excellence and Innovation in Visual Digital Storytelling (2020)
RTDNA Kaleidoscope Award for Digital Project of the Year (2020)
Editorial Team of the Year by Drum Online Media (2020)
Webby for Best Video Reality Series (2020)
2 Lovie Awards for Virtual Reality and Public Service & Activism (2020)
2 Shorty Social Good Awards for Best in Virtual Reality and Best in Augmented Reality (2020)
3 Telly awards for Immersive Documentary, Use of Interactivity and Social Impact (2020)
Webby for Best Virtual Reality Series (2019)
Shorty Award for Best 360° Video (2019)
Online Journalism Award for Excellence in Immersive Storytelling (2018)
