Output- News Desk (English)

About the Role:

This position is a research-based one and will involve deep reading and individual analysis into issues ranging from politics, legal, sports and social issues depending upon the news flow. Candidate must be passionate about current affairs, politics, geopolitics and all other domains of hard news. With mandatory prior newsroom experience.

Preferred Skills:

• This position requires intensive news awareness, involves deep reading and individual analysis into issues ranging from National & International politics, Hard news, legal, sports and social issues depending upon the news flow.
• Having prior Newsroom experience of 3 to 7yrs inBroadcast News Desk is Mandatory.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor wires, scanners, press releases, tip lines for breaking news and developing stories.
• Collaborate closely with producers and assignment editors to prioritize coverage and plan story logistics.
• Vet story leads and gather initial facts to assist producers and anchors in developing accurate news scripts.
• Manage live feeds, press conference streams, and video elements for integration into newscasts.
• Work hand-in-hand with control room and technical directors to ensure live elements are ready for broadcast.
• Update the editorial team throughout the day on developing stories and resource availability.
• Contribute to editorial meetings and pitch story ideas.

Requirements:

• Solid understanding of television broadcast workflows and newsroom operations.
• Strong editorial instincts with a commitment to accuracy and journalistic integrity.
• Experience using newsroom management systems (e.g., Avid, iNews) and field communication tools.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines, multitask, and adapt quickly in breaking news situations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the local news landscape and key public figures/institutions.
• Experience handling urgent, high-impact news (e.g., severe weather, crime scenes, press briefings).