Senior Reporter

• Masala UAE is looking for a savvy, dynamic Senior Reporter to deliver engaging news content across its website wwwmasalacom in its India office
• You must be passionate about getting a scoop, have an eye for spotting a brilliant news story and boundless enthusiasm for bringing big, exciting news to life
• Joining the Masala launch team based in India, you ll be working in a fast-paced environment, and will play an important role in keeping the brand energy high
• You will follow the footsteps of the Dubai office to create a structure hand in hand with them, and ensure the team of Junior Reports and interns can rely on you for guidance

Key responsibilities:

• Drive Masala to the front of breaking news under Bollywood and Entertainment.
• 15 articles on the website, or web stories, 6 days a week.
• 1 day of the weekend can be WFH.
• Be Masala s POC for all things India-related.
• Pitch, plan and write news stories and exclusives you ve worked with a network of contacts to secure for the brand, from designers to influencers and ultimately celebrities.
• Work to ensure Masala is the first to identify a potential story.
• Work with social media team and all staff in Dubai to create successful article/ web story content, be ready to jump in front-of-camera when required.
• Make sure all content is executed in line with Masala s SEO and social strategies.
• Support the Editor in the overall production, execution and management of Masala s digital, social and print products.
• Alongside the Editor and SEO Manager, ensure Masala s editorial global standards are met, all relevant copyrights have been cleared, content is optimized for SEO and content meets local and legal guidelines.
• Regularly post and create content, which may include sponsored or offer-based content, to social media.
• Work with a small, but a talented editorial team to populate an editorial calendar. Keep it current, identifying commercial and audience opportunities within it and communicating them to other teams.
• Support the sales team by generating content strategies and establishing good relationships with PRs and artist managers.
• Maintain a sheet of artist managers and actively grow Masala s network within the industry.
• Arrange video interview opportunities for Dubai and India team.
• Liaise with production crew to ensure the best videos of Masala s IG and YouTube.
• Have your finger on the pulse of the local scene; use your professional contacts and social-media networks to be the first to identify the next big thing.
• Act as an effective brand ambassador for Masala and an evangelist for our brand in the Indian market.
• Undertake movie reviews and attend events outside of office hours, or on weekends.
• Should know how to lead a team.

Requirements

• A do-er , and always willing to take on new challenges.
• Data driven and excited by analytics.
• News and entertainment background preferred.
• Superb organizational skills.
• Able to work creatively and efficiently under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Bursting with a wealth of ideas that can be used across all of Masala s platforms.
• A demonstrable passion for and excellent knowledge of digital content creation.
• Highest standard of accuracy and attention to detail.
• A strong industry reputation. (will do a background check)
• Flexibility and a professional approach at all times.
• Softwares: Wordpress, Google Analytics (essential), Photoshop (desirable), Canva (must know).
• Education: Must have an undergraduate degree or equivalent industry qualification
• Minimum 3 years of experience in India s Bollywood and Entertainment industry.