Collective Newsroom is seeking a professional to support and manage the technology platforms that power digital content creation, video production, publishing, live streaming, social media distribution, and workflow automation. The role is a shift-based and responsible for ensuring platform reliability, operational excellence and continuous innovation across all digital media operations.
Who We Are
From April 2024, the majority of the BBC’s Indian operations moved to the Collective Newsroom which has been set up by some of the BBC’s most experienced journalists in India. It has more than 250 journalists and operational staff, bringing you distinctive, impartial and world-class content and is the BBC’s sole provider of content for its Indian language websites and social media platforms including English. Based in the BBC’s largest international market, we bring you the best of Indian journalism guided by the world’s biggest and most reputable news organisation. We provide digital, audio and television content in Bangla, Hindi, Tamil, Gujarati, Marathi, Punjabi, Telugu, Urdu as well as English.
Our Vision: “Home to India’s most credible, creative and courageous journalism.”
Our Mission: “To lead with facts bringing diverse voices through innovative and impactful journalism in the public interest.”
We are an equal-opportunity employer, that strongly supports diversity and inclusion at the workplace, and encourages female candidates and persons from other diverse groups such as marginalized, under-privileged communities and differently-abled people, to apply.
Last Date to Apply: 15 August 2026
Requirements
Video Production & Media Technology
- Manage and support digital media production workflows including
NRCS.
- Support live streaming and digital video delivery technologies.
- Support cloud-based media platforms and storage solutions.
- Assist in platform monitoring, capacity planning, and service
optimization.
- Support backup and disaster recovery processes.
Digital Media Platforms
- Manage and optimize digital publishing platforms and content
management systems (CMS).
- Support content distribution workflows across websites and
digital channels.
- Collaborate with editorial and content teams to improve digital
publishing processes.
- Participate in platform enhancements, integrations, and
technology innovation initiatives.
- Support technologies used for content publishing and
distribution across: YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, OTT
and streaming platforms.
- Monitor platform performance and recommend improvements.
- Support social media analytics and audience engagement
technologies.
AI, Automation & Innovation
- Support implementation of AI-powered tools and automation
platforms.
- Identify opportunities to improve workflows through automation
and technology innovation.
- Develop dashboards and reporting solutions to support business
operations and decision-making.
- Evaluate emerging technologies relevant to digital media
operations.
- Participate in technology modernization and cloud
transformation initiatives.
Security & Governance
- Support digital content security, governance, and compliance
initiatives.
- Participate in technology audits and asset governance
activities.
- Assist in implementing information protection and content
security controls.
Essential Skills
Digital Media
- Digital Publishing Platforms
- Social Media Platforms
- Content Distribution Workflows
- Media Asset Management
- Video Production & Publishing Workflows
- Live Streaming Platforms
Infrastructure & Networking
- LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi & Internet
Technologies
- VPNs & Remote Connectivity
- Basic Cloud Infrastructure
Analytics & Reporting
- Google & YouTube Analytics
- Social Media Analytics
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Dashboard Development
Professional Skills
- Problem Solving
- Analytical Thinking
- Documentation & Process Management
- Project Coordination
- Stakeholder Management
- Communication & Collaboration
Desirable Skills
Cloud & Automation
- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
- AWS Fundamentals
- Workflow Automation Tools
AI Technologies
- Microsoft Copilot
- AI Productivity Tools
- Prompt Engineering
- AI-Assisted Content Creation
Security & Governance
- Microsoft Purview
- Information Protection Frameworks
- Cybersecurity Best Practices
- Digital Rights Management (DRM)
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s
degree in technology or Equivalent.
Experience:
- 7-10 years of experience in Digital Media Technology, Digital
Publishing, Video Technology, Social Media Platforms, Media Operations, or
related fields
Key Competencies
- Innovation Mindset
- Technology Adoption & Optimization
- Business Process Improvement and Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Media Technology Understanding
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Ownership & Accountability