Job Description We are seeking a skilled and experienced Audience Engagement and Growth Producer to work with us as a freelancer for a duration of 6 months. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in search engine optimization (SEO) with a strong understanding of content performance metrics and the ability to develop and advise on content strategies aligned with organization goals. This role requires collaboration with various BBC Indian language content teams to optimize current content, identify trending topics and competitive trends. You will be responsible for optimizing content for websites and social media platforms, preparing audience engagement reports, and providing insights on the workings of platforms like Google and social media platforms. Who We Are From April 2024, the majority of the BBC’s Indian operations has moved to the Collective Newsroom which has been set up by some of the BBC’s most experienced journalists in India. It has more than 250 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 Hindi, Tamil, Gujarati, Marathi, Punjabi and Telugu 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.” We are an equal-opportunity employer, that strongly supports diversity and inclusion at the workplace and encourages female candidates and persons from other diverse groups such as marginalized, under-privileged communities and differently abled people, to apply. To know more about us, please visit our website: https://collectivenewsroom.com/ Last Date to Apply: 15 June 2025 Key responsibilities and accountabilities Collaborate with content teams to develop and execute content strategies aligned with SEO goals, including keyword research, content optimization and calendar events coverage. Optimize current content, including the title tags and meta description, headlines and copy to improve search ranking, discover impressions and internal linking. Conduct keyword research for video titles, descriptions, tags, and metadata to ensure videos are optimized for social media platforms. Identify trending topics and competitive trends, along with coverage and new format opportunities. Help develop workflows with content teams for implementation of SEO ideas. Prepare detailed strategy reports and insights for our websites and social media platforms with the Growth and Audience Producer. Create content gap analysis and competitor reports. Optimize video content for YouTube/Instagram/Facebook's algorithm, ensuring best practices for video formats and optimization (thumbnails, titles, descriptions, tags, captions, and playlists). Monitor and analyze competitor social media content, identify best practices, and stay up-to-date with trends in the digital media and news industry. Develop a steady flow of data-driven content ideas on the latest news developments. Partner with Growth and Audiences Producer on deep and actionable analysis and communication with stakeholders in BBC London. Stay updated with algorithm changes on search engines and social media platforms and interpret the same in time for the content teams. Suggest ideas for product improvement Leverage news and tech industry contacts to develop insights, build on your knowledge and usage of new or existing tools for improvement of our content Knowledge, skills, training and experience Requirements Essential: SEO and search engine marketing experience Proven experience in SEO for websites, including keyword research, competitive analysis, content optimization Experience with popular SEO tools like Google, SEMrush, or Ahrefs and similar tools and software. Knowledge of local, mobile, and video SEO. In-depth experience with website analytics tools like Google Analytics. The ability to retrieve and interpret data, data visualization and effective communication with relevant stakeholders Critical and creative thinking Strong editorial acumen and understanding of content performance metrics You will have constant finger on the pulse of news industry, updating teams with upcoming trends – before everyone else notices the same. Good contacts and relations in the tech and digital news industry. Team player with understanding of timelines and pressures to work in a digital newsroom. Show more Show less

Job Description We are seeking a skilled and experienced Audience Engagement and Growth Producer to work with us as a freelancer for a duration of 6 months . The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in search engine optimization (SEO) with a strong understanding of content performance metrics and the ability to develop and advise on content strategies aligned with organization goals. This role requires collaboration with various BBC Indian language content teams to optimize current content, identify trending topics and competitive trends. You will be responsible for optimizing content for websites and social media platforms, preparing audience engagement reports, and providing insights on the workings of platforms like Google and social media platforms. Who We Are From April 2024, the majority of the BBC’s Indian operations has moved to the Collective Newsroom which has been set up by some of the BBC’s most experienced journalists in India. It has more than 250 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 Hindi, Tamil, Gujarati, Marathi, Punjabi and Telugu 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.” We are an equal-opportunity employer, that strongly supports diversity and inclusion at the workplace and encourages female candidates and persons from other diverse groups such as marginalized, under-privileged communities and differently abled people, to apply. To know more about us, please visit our website: https://collectivenewsroom.com/ Last Date to Apply: 15 June 2025 Key responsibilities and accountabilities Collaborate with content teams to develop and execute content strategies aligned with SEO goals, including keyword research, content optimization and calendar events coverage. Optimize current content, including the title tags and meta description, headlines and copy to improve search ranking, discover impressions and internal linking. Conduct keyword research for video titles, descriptions, tags, and metadata to ensure videos are optimized for social media platforms. Identify trending topics and competitive trends, along with coverage and new format opportunities. Help develop workflows with content teams for implementation of SEO ideas. Prepare detailed strategy reports and insights for our websites and social media platforms with the Growth and Audience Producer. Create content gap analysis and competitor reports. Optimize video content for YouTube/Instagram/Facebook's algorithm, ensuring best practices for video formats and optimization (thumbnails, titles, descriptions, tags, captions, and playlists). Monitor and analyze competitor social media content, identify best practices, and stay up-to-date with trends in the digital media and news industry. Develop a steady flow of data-driven content ideas on the latest news developments. Partner with Growth and Audiences Producer on deep and actionable analysis and communication with stakeholders in BBC London. Stay updated with algorithm changes on search engines and social media platforms and interpret the same in time for the content teams. Suggest ideas for product improvement Leverage news and tech industry contacts to develop insights, build on your knowledge and usage of new or existing tools for improvement of our content Knowledge, skills, training and experience Requirements Essential: SEO and search engine marketing experience Proven experience in SEO for websites, including keyword research, competitive analysis, content optimization Experience with popular SEO tools like Google, SEMrush, or Ahrefs and similar tools and software. Knowledge of local, mobile, and video SEO. In-depth experience with website analytics tools like Google Analytics. The ability to retrieve and interpret data, data visualization and effective communication with relevant stakeholders Critical and creative thinking Strong editorial acumen and understanding of content performance metrics You will have constant finger on the pulse of news industry, updating teams with upcoming trends – before everyone else notices the same. Good contacts and relations in the tech and digital news industry. Team player with understanding of timelines and pressures to work in a digital newsroom. Show more Show less

Job Description We are looking for a dynamic Senior Video Producer to lead the daily video output for the BBC Tamil service. This role involves editorial control, video production, making strategy and planning stories and series for Tamil service’s social media platforms. You will lead the video and social media team of Tamil service. You will also play a key role in shaping our video content and presence across social media platforms. You will report to Digital Videos Editors, Indian languages and work closely with Tamil Service Editor. Who We Are From April 2024, the majority of the BBC’s Indian operations has moved to the Collective Newsroom which has been set up by some of the BBC’s most experienced journalists in India. It has more than 250 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 Hindi, Tamil, Gujarati, Marathi, Punjabi and Telugu 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.” We are an equal-opportunity employer, that strongly supports diversity and inclusion at the workplace and encourages female candidates and persons from other diverse groups such as marginalised, under-privileged communities and differently-abled people, to apply. To know more about us, please visit our website: https://collectivenewsroom.com/ Last Date to Apply: 20 June 2025 Requirements Essential: More than 7 years of experience in a reputed media company. Tamil language proficiency. Knowledge of International affairs. Knowledge of video production from ideation to final output. Knowledge of social media platforms and analytics A broad understanding of the target audience is important. A high standard of editorial judgment and production skills. Show more Show less

Job Description Create video output by assessing material against productions’ editorial and presentation requirements. Edit the available material to meet these requirements and transmission, publishing or production deadlines and the professional standards. Who We Are From April 2024, the majority of the BBC’s Indian operations has moved to the Collective Newsroom which has been set up by some of the BBC’s most experienced journalists in India. It has more than 250 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 Hindi, Tamil, Gujarati, Marathi, Punjabi and Telugu 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.” We are an equal-opportunity employer, that strongly supports diversity and inclusion at the workplace and encourages female candidates and persons from other diverse groups such as marginalized, under-privileged communities and differently abled people, to apply. To know more about us, please visit our website: https://collectivenewsroom.com/ Last Date to Apply: 20 July 2025 Key Responsibilities The Video Editor is required to: 1. Edit pictures and sound to support multilingual, multi–media and multi–platform reports in CNR Language TV and video output 1.1 Have a pro–active involvement in story ideas from conception to completion. Work in close cooperation with Producers and/or Reporters, or to a script, brief or outline of the requirements and the story's content. Select pictures and sound to compile a sequence or complete story which will enhance the spoken report and fit the required running time. Help with the selection of sync and spot appropriate up–sounds to enhance the pace and feel of the story. 1.2 Keep the Producer informed of progress during the editing process. Discuss (as time allows) the completed sequence with the Reporter and Producer. The Video Editor may be asked to contribute comments on the script (such as its comprehensibility to the audience) and contribute to the co–ordination of the visual and spoken elements of the report. Re–edit the sequence if required, to meet last minute changes to requirements (particularly running time). 1.3 Research and source pictures via Nxt Edition system and be aware of the copyright details attached to those images, whether they are moving video or still pictures from News, Agency, GC or archive or any other source. S/he is also required to be familiar with rights issues for Language TV/Video content syndicated to partners. 1.4 Prior to transmission or publication carry out any corrections as required to the pictures e.g. color grade, aspect ratio, slo–mo, lip sync as well as to the sound e.g. balancing for live transmission on the play out systems used by Languages TV and News. Apply the Harding machine test to judge the use of flash photography. 2 Create and develop visual effects treatments to enhance the telling of a story 2.1 Create text and subtitles where necessary, within the CNR Graphics brand. Liaise, record and edit Graphics for inclusion in Language TV/online video packages and programs 2.2 Work in conjunction with Producers, other Video Editors and colleagues from Visual Journalism to create and design effects that may be used as a template for others to follow 2.3. Help develop the most efficient workflow for GFX sequences to be included in packages e.g. providing guide voice tracks or pre–edited sequences whatever the situation dictates. Video Editors are also expected to supplement graphics when they are under operational pressure whether that be the treatment of stills or keying on Aston etc. 3 Be technically competent in the ingesting, editing and publication of all TV and video content in base and on location 3.1 At the start of editing and filming sessions in base and on location, ensure that the equipment is operating to the required technical and safety standards. Be aware of potential technical problems and pre–plan a work–around response. 3.2 Use any editing equipment (editing suites or mobile kit) as circumstances dictate, in accordance with current safety procedures. Plan the editing session and employ appropriate editing techniques to take account of the nature and technical quality of the material, program deadlines, and the requirements of Producers and Reporters. Video Editors may be required to do an assessment of the area to determine an appropriate and safe place to work. Be responsible for the overall smooth running of the location operation by becoming a central hub for it. 3.3 Record incoming pictures and sound from all sources (including rushes, OBs, agency feeds, satellite, regions and studios). Liaise with remote sources to try and improve the technical quality of the material. Assess the input for its journalistic quality and select what to record. Log the recorded shots and complete the editing process, or hand over for editing to others. Transmit sequences directly into live programs, using play out facilities. 3.3 Record edited stories from regions and remote locations. Make final edit to stories prepared where shooting and editing conditions are difficult, to refine them for transmission 3.4 Have an intimate working knowledge of the latest versions of editing software i.e. FCP, Adobe Premiere Pro and FTP or any other method deemed to be appropriate to getting material into the building for broadcast. Detect and identify early in the process, any problems or difficulties that are occurring and suggest and implement any remedial action that is necessary. 3.5 Copy material from archives and other sources for customer departments and be able to use site to site transfer material both internally and externally to those in the field 4 Have a full understanding of the CNR Editorial Guidelines 4.1 Be aware of Editorial Guidelines regarding the blurring or disguising of faces or number plates and or discernible locations. Apply the Guidelines in editing in matters relating to taste and decency, legal issues surrounding court cases, fair reporting in elections, sensitivity around stories on race and gender and all other editorial questions. 4.2 Complete all production and legal training in classroom and online courses deemed necessary by the Editorial Guidelines so they are following all other journalistic areas of output. 4.3 Complete all necessary paperwork and administrative tasks to log the work done in the editing session e.g. music reporting and compliance. Requirements Experience, Knowledge & Skills A comprehensive and up to date knowledge of craft editing techniques, and the skill of adapting editing techniques to suit the varying demands of WS Language TV programs, and the material and time available. A thorough understanding of live television production techniques are necessary. An ability to work effectively with production teams and understand their requirements, operational and production. A comprehensive knowledge of and interest in News and Current Affairs is essential, as is the ability to assimilate information rapidly, and identify the key elements of the story which must be illustrated. An understanding of the requirements of TV and online video output and how it fits within the editorial proposition and strategy of BBC World Service and BBC News. Good interpersonal skills and able to establish harmonious working relationships with a variety of personalities and maintain these under pressure. You must be able to communicate effectively with producers and others to keep them informed on progress and to clarify production requirements. A thorough awareness of the systems supporting the editing platforms e.g. ENPS or Octopus, FCP, Adobe Premiere and File Transfer. A knowledge of transmission procedures and talkback techniques, experience in recording and transmitting pictures and sound in all broadcast formats. The ability to adapt quickly to technological change and acquire any relevant knowledge that ensues. Camera skills including shot composition, filming of sequences, PTCs and live broadcast would be desirable though not essential for the role Willingness to adapt and learn new editing platforms and to maintain the skills to a high level. COMPETENCIES Imagination/Creative Thinking – Can problem solve and be proactive in achieving editorial objectives with limited resources. Editorial Judgment – Demonstrates balanced and objective judgment based on a thorough understanding of BBC editorial guidelines, target audience, program and department objectives. Planning and Organizing – Can think ahead to establish an efficient and appropriate course of action for self and others. Priorities and plans activities considering all the relevant issues and factors such as deadlines, staffing and resources requirements. Managing Relationships & Team Working – Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people. Works co–operatively with others to be part of a team, as opposed to working separately or competitively. Resilience – Can maintain personal effectiveness by managing emotions in the face of pressure, setbacks or when dealing with provocative situations. Can demonstrate an approach to work that is characterized by commitment, motivation and energy can work. Unsupervised and make decisions in a busy newsroom environment. Influence & Persuading – Ability to present sound and well–reasoned arguments to convince others. Can draw from a range of strategies, to persuade people in a way that results in agreement or behavior change. Communication – 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 the information. Flexibility – adapts and works effectively with a variety of situations, individuals or groups. Able to understand and appreciate different and opposing perspectives on an issue, to adapt an approach as the requirements of a situation change, and to change or easily accept changes in one’s own organization or job requirements.