Reporter - Women & Youth

Job Purpose

Responsible for originating and producing stories which may include scripting, editing, outputting, filming and presenting content across a range or generating exciting ideas and original newsgathering.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

• Propose; research; write; report and edit interesting and well-explained reports and more thoughtful, analytical pieces for publication – meeting high journalistic standards and fully observing the BBC editorial guidelines.
  
• Alert editors to breaking news and be ready to file accurate, on-the-spot reports and present, as soon as possible. Check and advise against coverage when necessary.
  
• Develop and use all formats and platforms available to tell the story in the most appropriate way, with a particular focus on social media to deliver our journalism to audiences.
  
• Supply items for the news diary, coming up with a stream of realistic coverage ideas and working jointly with other reporters and producers in the field/region.
  
• Provide regular advice on news developments, guidance on agency or newspaper stories and briefings on government policies.
  
• To gather material for broadcast on news topics and events which is reflective of the audiences we serve.
  
• To provide timely, specialist and self-assured news coverage and analysis of news and events of interest to the audiences.
  
• Maintain regular and clear communication with the Editors ensuring everyone is briefed on own movements and contact numbers at all times throughout the assignment.
  
• Delivering to tight deadlines while maintaining the highest editorial standards.
  

Knowledge, skills, training and experience

Essential:

• Strong written and spoken English is essential.
  
• The candidate must also be proficient in at least one of the languages BBC operates in within India i.e. Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Punjabi, or Gujarati.
  
• The suitable candidate must demonstrate a strong understanding of both Indian and global audiences, enabling them to pitch and develop compelling story ideas that resonate widely.
  
• Experience of live broadcasting including live breaking news and ability to communicate effectively to target audience. A knowledge of and aptitude for using multimedia technology.
  
• Demonstrates balanced and impartial judgement. Makes appropriate editorial decisions, taking account of conflicting views where necessary.
  
• A demonstrable interest in new media which will include knowledge of how to maximise a story for digital, reporting experience and proven skills in generating original newsgathering.
  
• Work in partnership with other reporters and producers.
  
• Ability to convey story and programme ideas and to contribute fully to the planning process.
  
• 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 information.
  
• The flexibility and adaptability to sustain performance, particularly under pressure to meet deadlines and change priorities and circumstances.
  
• An understanding of health and safety procedures and how they apply to broadcasting

21 October 2025