Job description
Multimedia News Producer
Are you a journalist who desires to be part of a news production team that can reach millions of readers in a matter of seconds Digital Desk at Reuters in Bangalore does exactly that, with producers and editors delivering news to reuters.com and other media clients across the globe. We need producers who can think on their feet, and value accuracy and speed.
About the Role
- In this opportunity as a Multimedia News Producer, you will be part of the India digital desk in Bangalore, sub-editing/localising and filing stories with relevant multimedia assets for media clients subscribing to our ready-to-publish packages (Reuters Ready), and for our revamped news website.
- We are a 24/7 desk, involving shifts and weekends work.
About You
You're a fit for the role of Multimedia News Producer if your background includes:
- Degree in Journalism/Mass Communication from a reputed university/institute.
- At least 4 years of experience in a news agency, newspaper, or TV newsroom .
- Impeccable writing Strong news judgement .
- Knowledge of politics, economy, policy, markets, technology, sports, and entertainmentMultimedia experience
- High level of creativity, providing excellent packaging ideas for the web and thinking beyond the obvious
- Strong team player, good communication skills
- Fast and accurate editing and packaging for the web
- Good at using editorial technology
- Solid understanding of legal risks and strong ethics
- The producer should have a keen eye for detail and keep our target sophisticated news consumer business audience in mind while ensuring the website is updated with the latest and best stories, photos, slideshows and videos curated from the Reuters wires, photo and video service.
- The producer should be able to liaise with editors in NY and London to curate and design the homepage and other professional landing pages on reuters.com
- The producer needs to be adept at proofreading social tweets/posts, mobile alerts, Google panels and corrections.
