News Desk

As a Research Associate, your role will involve deep reading and individual analysis into a variety of issues including politics, legal matters, sports, and social issues based on the current news flow. It is essential that you are passionate about current affairs, politics, geopolitics, and all domains of hard news. Key Responsibilities: - Monitor wires, scanners, press releases, tip lines, and social media 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. Qualifications Required: - Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Broadcast Communications, or a related field. - 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. If you have prior Newsroom experience of 2-5 years in Broadcast News desk-Input/Output, it would be preferred. Additionally, knowledge of the local news landscape, key public figures/institutions, and experience handling urgent, high-impact news such as severe weather, crime scenes, and press briefings would be advantageous.,