Producer/Journalist, BBC News Telugu (Delhi Based, 1 Year Fixed Term Contract)

Job description:

Producer will be responsible for error-free writing, editing and producing a
range of digital content - in text, video, and audio formats for our Website,
TV, Social Platforms and podcasts, to the highest professional standards. You
will also be required to exercise editorial judgement of the highest standards
in developing story ideas and producing accurate and impartial journalism

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

• Reporting to the Editor,
  the Producer is responsible for originating and producing original stories
  from the ground. The role includes ideation, scripting, editing,
  outputting, filming content across a range of digital output.
  
• Commission and select
  relevant materials ensuring they meet expectations of our audiences.
  
• Ensure all content
  published on BBC News Telugu website and its social media platforms adhere
  to the BBC editorial and social media guidelines.
  
• May be required to
  present live or recorded content online on BBC News Telugu social media
  platforms.
  
• Deliver journalism of
  the highest standard and within the required timeframe using available
  resources.
  
• Ensure all content
  published in BBC News Telugu website, social media platforms and TV
  programmes are without factual or grammatical errors.
  
• Ensure effective use of
  resources and materials between Digital and TV teams.
  
• Monitor
  developments/Breaking News from the region and around the world and
  publish appropriately with value addition and perspective.
  
• Deliver to tight
  deadlines while maintaining quality and highest editorial standards.
  
• At all times, carry out
  duties in accordance with the organisation’s health and safety policy.
  

Requirements

Knowledge, skills, training and experience:

• A high standard of
  editorial judgment, writing ability and production skills based on
  substantial digital platform to achieve its target.
  
• Maximizes opportunities
  offered by existing and emerging technologies to their fullest extent.
  
• Ability to contribute
  effectively for the benefit of Digital and TV platforms.
  
• Strong command over the
  Telugu language
  
• Excellent writing skills
  and Proven ability to translate content from English to Telugu
  
• Creative thinking skills
  with the ability to generate original ideas that engage audiences
  
• Exposure to the digital
  ecosystem will be an added advantage
  
• Ability to write
  creatively in an engaging manner, adapt, produce and translate with
  accuracy, clarity and style appropriate to differing audiences and forms
  of media suitable for multimedia output.
  
• To ensure all published
  content adheres to the BBC editorial standards and is without any factual
  or grammatical errors.
  
• Flexible and adaptable
  to sustain performance, particularly under pressure to meet deadlines and
  changing priorities and circumstances.