Job description
Responsible for originating and producing impactful stories which may include newsgathering, scripting, editing, outputting, filming and presenting content for BBC News Tamil, based in Chennai.
- Able to deliver for digital, reporting experience and proven skills in generating original newsgathering.
- Work in partnership with other reporters, producers and social teams in Chennai and Delhi.
- Ability to convey story and programme ideas and to contribute fully to the planning process for upcoming news events.
- Demonstrates a commitment to improving diversity in the newsroom and understands how individual differences can benefit the organisation.
- Able to get one's message understood clearly by adopting a range of styles, tools and techniques appropriate to the audience and the nature of information.
- Flexible and adaptable to sustain performance, particularly under pressure to meet deadlines and changing priorities and circumstances.
- Sound understanding of health and safety procedures and how they apply to newsgathering.
Last date to apply: 9 May 2024
Who we are
From April 2024, the majority of the BBC's Indian operations are moving to the Collective Newsroom which has been set up by some of the BBC's most experienced journalists in India.
- It has more than 200 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 Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi and Punjabi 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.
To know more about us, visit our website: https://collectivenewsroom.com/
Key responsibilities and accountabilities
Some specific responsibilities for this role are:
- Provide timely, specialist and authoritative coverage of news and current affairs and analysis of events in Tamil Nadu in line with the BBC Editorial Guidelines.
- Provide strong ground reports based on the important issues from Tamil Nadu.
- Have effective coordination with BBC News Tamil team in Chennai and Delhi.
- Report for multi-platform outlets, website and social media, mainly in Tamil.
- Advise BBC News Tamil team about news topics and developments on a daily basis.
- Pitch original impactful stories with digital treatments, ensuring they work for online, social and TV platforms.
- Follow safety requirements and instructions, especially in relation to emergencies; and report any accidents, dangerous situations or defects in safety arrangements.
- Expected to work flexibly as required.
Knowledge, skills, training and experience
Essential:
- High level of written and spoken Tamil is essential.
- High level of written and spoken English is desirable.
- Good understanding of social and political issues of Tamil Nadu are desirable.
- Experience of live broadcasting, including live breaking news with good on-screen presence, self-assured microphone voice and ability to communicate effectively with target audience.
- Good understanding of digital platforms and the types of content which perform well.
- Knowledge of and aptitude for information technology and related skills.
- Demonstrable interest and proven track record in social media.
- Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people.
- Demonstrates balanced and impartial judgement. Makes appropriate editorial decisions, taking into account conflicting views where necessary.
- Demonstrable interest in new media, including knowledge of how to maximise a story.
Last date to apply: 9 May 2024
