Senior Journalist (Producer), Money, Work and Technology team - BBC News

Package Description

Job Reference: 23775

Internal job title: Senior Journalist

Contract type: One year fixed term contract. Local terms and conditions apply

Location: Office Base is Mumbai

Any offer of employment with the BBC will be conditional upon you having the right to work in India.

Excellent career progression – the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation.

Unrivalled training and development opportunities – our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification.

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Job Introduction

BBC News brings together Network News, Nations and Global News’ English and Language Services to serve a large variety of audiences in the UK and around the world on many platforms.

At the heart of this structure, the BBC Money, Work and Technology team provides material for BBC News platforms/programmes in the UK and internationally - text pieces & stills, digital pieces, tv pieces and radio/audio material. This content is of the highest possible editorial and technical standard, which in turn provides the best value for money for BBC audiences around the world. We strive to ensure that, in the face of increasing competition, BBC News is the world leader in news and is at the forefront of both editorial coverage and technological innovation in broadcasting and digital services.

The Money, Work and Technology team reports on stories of regional and global importance, providing insightful analysis, original stories and explanatory journalism for audiences in the UK and around the world.

The India bureau leads the BBC’s business coverage across all of South Asia. We report on business, economics and technology for all of the BBC’s platforms - digital, television and radio. Our reporting is accurate, impartial and clearly explains complex topics to a wide audience.

We are looking for an experienced, resourceful and creative Senior Journalist – Producer who is passionate about telling business stories. You will have excellent knowledge of international economics and of the major trends and currents shaping the global economy, with particular focus on India and South Asia. You will also demonstrate a strong grasp of business and technology issues facing this region, along with an understanding of how geopolitics and policy affect them.

Main Responsibilities

This is a demanding and versatile role, requiring a wide range of skills and responsibilities.

You will be expected to work closely with the India Business Correspondents to deliver high-impact news reports, analysis, investigations and long-form content across a range of BBC News digital and linear platforms.

You will also secure and produce high-profile agenda-setting interviews with business leaders that reverberate beyond this region.

You will have strong digital, radio and tv production skills and be able to work alongside the India Business Correspondents on the scripting, structuring and editing process.

You will be expected to pitch, develop and execute original story ideas, suggest creative treatments that can bring business and economic topics to life and be willing to experiment.

You will be experienced gathering in the field and dealing with challenging situations that may arise. As part of a small team, you will be expected to work collaboratively within the M&W team as well as with the wider bureau and department.

Are you the right candidate?

We work in a high-pressured environment, and you should be able to demonstrate an ability to work within that environment and to tight deadlines. The ideal candidate will be able to work as part of a team and show experience of de-escalating tense situations.

The Successful Candidate Must Also Have

• Outstanding knowledge of business and economic affairs in India, and the region as well as an understanding of global economic trends
• You will be able to demonstrate experience of making high level decision on legally and editorially difficult stories.
• Strong editorial judgement and a proven ability to translate complex issues and concepts into stories for a broad audience
• Sharp journalistic instinct and a knack for identifying stories that will travel
• You will have a proven track record of creative storytelling, with concrete examples of breaking the mold on stories/formats that created impact across platforms.
• Experience in producing original and high impact journalism. Experience with investigations or long-form audio and/or video content would be a strong advantage.
• An enthusiasm for experimentation and innovation
• Demonstrated experience working in the field producing live coverage as well as crafted content for digital, radio and television audiences
• You will be familiar with negotiating exclusive access, information or material and have a good network of contacts, both internally and externally.
• Highly skilled at using digital media tools to create engaging and impactful content that would also reach diverse and underserved audiences
• A problem solver who works well under pressure
• Expert at juggling multiple stories and highly organized and meticulous in planning
• Experience writing and/or subbing digital news copy will be considered
• Flexibility and willingness to work unpredictable hours and travel at short notice
• Adaptable in a changing news environment and enthusiasm to take on other responsibilities when required
• Language skills in countries we are seeking to report on can be an advantage
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, especially working in a multi-cultural environment
  
  

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