Jobs
Positions for Sentinel Group’s 24 hour
news channel being launched by NDTV
WW in May 2010
news channel being launched by NDTV
WW in May 2010
Positions for Beximco’s 24 hour news
and business channel being launched
by NDTV WW
and business channel being launched
by NDTV WW
On behalf of our client we are looking to fill in key positions for a channel to be launched in Assam. All these are based in
Guwahati. Please apply to jobs@ndtvworldwide.com with the Ref Code in the subject line.
Management Positions- CEO (Ref Code: SB1)
Job Description
- Responsible for channel growth, business development, revenues, costs, efficiency, distribution, marketing, and financial issues.
- Creation of infrastructure, appointment of personnel wherever needed.
- Graduate in any discipline. MBA / Masters in Marketing would be preferred.
- More than ten years experience of working in a media company. Experience of working in a news channel would be preferred.
- Should have held a leadership position in a media company
- Knowledge of the North East Media Market.
Editorial Positions - Bulletin Producer (Ref Code: EDT SB5)
Job Description
- Sift and select news coming in
- Decide how to play up a story
- Writes/re-write stories, anchor links etc as and when needed.
- Make rundowns for News and News based programme
- Assign work to other members of the team
- Work in coordination with the reporting, production and PCR teams
- Creation of infrastructure, appointment of personnel wherever needed
- Good command of Assamese or English
- Experienced in writing for television
- Have substantial reporting/desk experience
- Should be able to handle pressure
- Be technologically-inclined
- More than 3 years experience in TV News
- Graduate. Degree or diploma in TV Production/ Journalism preferred
- Reporter (Ref Code: EDT SB6)
Job Description
- Doing news and feature stories for the channel
- Developing and managing news sources
- Delivering well written and edited scripts
- Delivering exclusives stories
- Supervising video edits
- Covering assigned beats
- Anchor news and non-news programmes for the channel
- Other editorial duties assigned by senior members of editorial team
- Helping production team as required
- Should have news sense
- Knowledge of a beat
- Video editing skills and visual sense
- Language proficiency in Assamese and English
- Presentation skills
- Previous anchoring experience in TV news will be preferred.
- Ability to handle Live news and breaking news scenarios
- Good screen presence
- More than 2 years of reporting experience.
- TV News experience will be preferred
- Graduate. Degree or diploma in TV Production/ Journalism preferred
Production Positions Head of Production | Programme Producer | Assistant Producer | PCR Direction | Vision | Audio Mixer | Floor Manager | Senior Graphic Designer | Graphic Designers | Video Editor | Promo Producer | Cameraperson
- Head of Production (Ref Code: PROD SB3)
Job Description
- Leads production operations of the News Channel, including the Production Control Room, visual editing, graphics, camera, promos and Video Tape Library
- Decide how to play up a story
- Bachelors Degree and Masters Degree or Diploma in Mass Communication/TV production
- More than ten years experience of working in News Channels
- Experience in Live news PCR
- Experience in Non-Linear editing and graphics design
- Thorough knowledge of the basics of camerawork and lighting
Programme Producer ( Non- News) (Ref Code: PROD SB7) Job Description
- In-charge of complete shows
- Coordinate between various bureaus, graphics, supervise edits.
- Coordinate with various departments in the channel for the show.
- Do research for the show
- Experience in producing documentaries / features for TV
- Video editing skills and visual sense
- Language proficiency in Assamese and English
- More than 3 years of experience in producing programs for TV
- Graduate. Degree diploma in TV production / Journalism
Assistant Producer (Ref Code: PROD SB8) Job Description
- Assist in various production functions in the news and programming departments in the channel.
- Assisting in PCR functions
- Should have news sense and knowledge of current affairs
- Knowledge of PCR functions and multi cam setups
- Knowledge of editing / camera/ graphics
- Language proficiency in Assamese and English
- Freshers can apply. Candidate with previous News TV experience will be preferred
- Degree diploma in TV production / Journalism
PCR Direction (Ref Code: PROD SB9) Job Description
- Directing LIVE operations in the Production Control Room
- The director pulls together all the different elements that make the bulletin or show - cameras, stories graphics, phone-ins, outside broadcasts (OB) and coordinates it into a flawless show.
- The director makes all production decisions in the Production Control Room
- Should have news sense and knowledge of current affairs
- Knowledge of all PCR functions and multi cam setups
- Good communication and leadership skills.
- Temperament: calm, organized, forward thinking, decisive.
- Should be a Team leader
- Working knowledge of editing
- Complete command over PCR workflow
- 2 years in a TV organization in Live news as director. Overall 6 years experience
- Degree/diploma in TV production
Vision
(Ref Code: PROD SB10)
Job Description
Experience
- Manning the vision mixer in the Production Control Room during the LIVE news bulletins
- Working in close coordination with the PCR Director
- Quality check on all video inputs coming into the PCR
- Ability to work with different switchers
- Working knowledge of editing
- Comfortable with broadcast technology
- Can work under pressure
- Understanding of PCR workflow
Experience
- Minimum of one year experience of working in a TV organization as a switcher on Live news bulletins
- Degree diploma in TV productions
Audio Mixer
(Ref Code: PROD SB11) Job Description
- Manning the audio mixer in the PCR during the LIVE news bulletins
- Coordinating with the floor manager in the studio for all audio requirements
- Ensuring the on-air content on the channel has the best possible audio quality
- Quality check on all audio inputs coming into the PCR
- Good understanding and command over a variety of audio mixers
- Understanding of the PCR workflow
- Comfortable with broadcast technology
- Can work under pressure
- Minimum of one year experience of working as an audio mixer in a news channel, Overall 2 years experience
- Degree diploma in TV productions
Floor Manager
(Ref Code: PROD SB12) Job Description
Experience Freshers can apply. Those with previous production experience in TV News will be preferred
Education Graduate. Diploma in TV production preferred
- Floor Managers man the cameras on the studio floor and are responsible for the entire floor (which includes microphones, talkbacks, fold back speakers, monitors, furniture etc)
- Ensuring the turnaround between different sets on the studio floor take place in a smooth and effective manner in the shortest possible time
- They mic the guests and make sure they are ready and seated in time
- Basic studio camera skills
- Basic lighting skills
- Good communication skills
- Understanding of PCR workflow
Experience Freshers can apply. Those with previous production experience in TV News will be preferred
Education Graduate. Diploma in TV production preferred
Senior Graphic Designer
(Ref Code:GFX SB4) Job Description
- Visualisation and execution of all graphics for the channel
- Work closely with producers and editorial teams to ensure that all graphics are up to a high standard that follow the channels look and feel
- Work closely with the engineering team to ensure that all graphics systems are maintained properly and all software /tools are upgraded periodically
- BFA or a two year diploma in graphic design or fine arts
- Experience of more than five years in designing broadcast and/or news broadcast graphics
- Exceptional knowledge of:
- Online graphics platforms like Vizrt, Wasp
- Adobe Photoshop
- 3D Max/ Maya/ Cinema 4D
- Adobe After Effects
- Combustion
- Adobe Premiere (Optional)
Graphic Designers
(Ref Code: GFX SB5) Job Description
- Make graphics as per the requirements of the editorial/production team.
- Make sure that all graphics are delivered on time.
- Must work closely with the Producers to ensure that all graphics are up to a high standard and closely follow the channels look and feel.
- Must work closely with the Engineering team to ensure that all graphics Systems are maintained properly and all software /tools are upgraded periodically.
- Experience of more than one year in designing broadcast and/or news broadcast graphics
- Knowledge of:
- Online graphics platforms like Vizrt, Wasp
- Adobe Photoshop
- 3D Max/ Maya/ Cinema 4D
- Adobe After Effects
- Combustion
- Adobe Premiere (Optional)
- More than one year experience of working in the graphics department of a news channel, Overall 4years experience
- Degree course or a two year diploma in graphic design or fine arts
Video Editor
(Ref Code: PROD SB14) Job Description
- Edit stories for news and non-programming.
- Make sure that all the edits are delivered on time.
- Completely responsible for the quality of edits/stories/programs going on air
- The Editor should understand LIVE news programming and the urgency attached to it.
- The editing team must work closely with the Editorial desk and PCR to ensure that all transmission of programmes go smoothly daily.
- Editors must work closely with the Broadcast Engineering team to ensure that all editing systems are maintained properly
- Experience on Non- Linear system(s) preferably on Avid/ FCP or equivalent, working experience in news or news related programming is preferred
- Experience of at least one year as an editor in a news channel
- Degree or Professional training in Editing
Promo Producer
(Ref Code: PROD SB15) Job Description
- Ideate and make promos for the channel
- Make sure that all the Promos are delivered on time.
- Work closely with the editorial team to ensure that all programs and important stories are promoted properly.
- Have a promo plan for the month drawn out well in time.
- Promo producer must work closely with the promo editor to make sure promos conform to the channels look and design and are of a very high quality
- A creative person able to think out of the box
- Able to visualize and execute promos
- Experience in either advertising or the promo department of television channels
- Experience on Non-Linear editing and compositing system(s) is must.
- A good understanding of current affairs & News
- Able to deliver good quality promos under pressure
- Good command over Assames and English
- Good communication skills
- Experience of more than three years
- Degree or Professional training in Graphics/Editing or both, if not then at least a degree in fine arts or Mass communication
Cameraperson (Ref Code: PROD SB16) Job Description
- To shoot for news and non-news programmes
- Also required to operate camera equipment in the studio as per instruction by the director, recording/Live transmission of news or programmes on location
- Supervising and changing studio lighting as per requirements.(Senior cameraperson)
- Have a promo plan for the month drawn out well in time.
- To do lighting for any new set or show in studio (senior cameraperson)
- Knowledge of ENG Cameras and studio cameras
- Good / Creative knowledge in camera work
- Understanding of lighting
- Basic knowledge camera filters and lens
- Ability to work under pressure
- More than one year experience as a cameraperson in a news channel
- Graduate Degree or professional training in camera
Technology PositionsHead of Technology | Broadcast Engineer | OB Engineer | MCR Technician | IT Support & Development | VT Library
- Head of Technology (Ref Code: TECH SB2)
Job Description
- Manage and supervise technical support team of the channel
- Responsible for 24hrs broadcast operations of the channel
- Technical maintenance support for all broadcast and IT systems
- Diploma or Degree in Engineering relevant to broadcasting
- 8-10 years experience in the broadcasting industry in the area of broadcast operations and engineering
- Terrestrial/Multi-Channel Television Broadcast Experience
Broadcast Engineer (Ref Code: TECH SB17) Job Description
- Ensuring trouble free operation of Broadcast facilities
- Responsible for the smooth running of broadcast operations, maintenance of equipment in good condition, preventive maintenance, failover exercise planning , technical manpower scheduling and new project execution.
- Must work closely with the production & MCR crew to ensure that all transmission of programmes go smoothly daily.
- Must also take ownership of new projects design and timely implementation in a practical and cost-effective manner
- The Broadcast Engineer is a qualified engineer with broadcast news & transmission experience.
- Experience with Non-linear editing systems and central storage system etc
- Experience with Automation systems such as Omnibus/Aveco/Playbox/Harris etc and at least one newsroom system e.g. Octopus, iNEWS, ENPS etc
- Experience with multi-cam setups, PCR's studio operations
- More than 2 years experience in a Live News and Play out environment
- Bachelor of Engg (Electronics & Communications)
OB Engineer (Ref Code: TECH SB18) Job Description
- Ensuring trouble free operations and minimizing downtime of OBs
- Accurate fault reporting, maintenance of history sheet of problems
- Preventive maintenance of OBs
- Knowledge of OB infrastructure
- Knowledge of RF and baseband video and audio systems
- More than 1 year experience as an OB Engineer
- Diploma or degree in engineering in a relevant subject
MCR Technician (Ref Code: TECH SB19) Job Description
- Uplinking, monitoring and troubleshooting of the transmission path (Satellite uplink)
- The Switching between Production Control Rooms giving live news or tape play out or automation is done in the MCR along with all master recordings.
- The co-ordination of all incoming outstation broadcasts (OBs)
- Recordings of all incoming signals is also done in the MCR using live ingest systems.
- Responsible for QA of ingest and outgoing transmission
- Co-ordination for all the above between Production Control Rooms, reporters in the field and all bureaus
- The candidates must be fluent and articulate in both Assamese and English
- The candidates must be willing to work on shifts and under pressure.
- Candidates must be dynamic and their Co-ordination skills must be excellent
- Freshers can apply. But candidates with relevant experience in MCR will be preferred
- Graduates
IT Support & Development (Ref Code: TECH SB20) Job Description
- Make sure that all the IT related systems have 100% uptime all the time.
- The IT Engineer would be solely responsible for the 100% uptime of the NRCS.
- He will be completely responsible for the LAN/WAN of the facility which is a stand-alone one with the Enterprise Infrastructure.
- Must work closely with the editorial and production team to ensure that all transmission of programmes go smoothly daily & on weekends.
- Must work closely with the Broadcast Engineering team to ensure that all NRCS related matters are dealt with keeping in mind that none of the ON-AIR programming ever gets affected.
- Must be available to the users for anything that they might require from the IT department
- The IT Engineer is a trained IT specialist and should have experience in TV with LIVE programming.
- Must have knowledge of networking and working knowledge of software programming languages and RDBMS
- Must have thorough knowledge of NRCS
- such as iNEWS/ENPS/Octopus
- More than 2 years experience in a Live News and Play out environment
- Degree in IT Engineering
- MCSE
- CCNA
VT Library (Ref Code: TECH SB21) Job Description
- Maintain and track the full video archives of the channel on all storage devices.
- Maintaining and tracking the inventory of all video storage devices in the channel
- Other functions include night archiving, tape dumps, archive footage, footage transfers issue tapes/ chips etc
- Liaising with bureaus
- Good command over Assamese and English
- Basic computer knowledge
- Energetic, enthusiastic to learn
- Technology friendly- will need to be trained to handle tech checks
- Basic sense of editing
- Good news sense and general knowledge
- Ability to work with the team, both internal as well as across depts
- Can work shifts
- Can take responsibility
- Organised
- Freshers can apply. Those with archiving, editing or production background will be preferred
- Graduates
