Senior Manager

Key Roles & Responsibilities of a Senior Manager:

1. Editorial Oversight

• Supervise daily news coverage to ensure accuracy, balance, and adherence to editorial standards.
• Work closely with editors, producers, and reporters to plan news agendas, special features, and coverage priorities.
• Approve sensitive or high-impact stories and headlines before publication or airing.

2. Team Leadership & Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage newsroom staff (journalists, producers, editors, etc.).
• Conduct performance reviews and foster talent development.
• Ensure proper staffing and shift coverage, especially for live and breaking news.

3. Strategic Planning

• Contribute to the long-term strategy of the channel — audience engagement, digital transformation, and platform expansion.
• Analyze ratings, audience feedback, and competitor activity to shape programming decisions.

4. Quality Control & Compliance

• Ensure all content complies with legal, regulatory, and ethical journalism standards (e.g., libel laws, copyright, and broadcasting regulations).
• Handle crisis communication, corrections, and disputes when journalistic issues arise.

5. Cross-Department Collaboration

• Coordinate with marketing, advertising, technical, and digital teams to ensure smooth operations and brand alignment.
• Liaise with senior executives to report on performance, suggest innovations, and align newsroom goals with company objectives.

6. Technology & Innovation

• Oversee the adoption of new newsroom technologies (e.g., automation tools, content management systems).
• Support digital content strategies — social media, streaming platforms, and web publishing.

7. Budget & Resource Management

• Manage budgets for the newsroom or specific departments.
• Make decisions on resource allocation (equipment, crew for field reporting, etc.).

8. Public Representation

• Represent the channel at industry events, press conferences, and panel discussions.
• Serve as a spokesperson when required, especially during major events or controversies.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From ₹35,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Patna, Bihar: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Management: 4 years (Required)

Work Location: In person