Legal Correspondent, Indian Languages

1 week ago

Delhi, Delhi, India BBC Full time
Job Introduction

BBC World Service is an international multimedia broadcaster, part of BBC News, delivering a wide range of language and regional services and working increasingly with other parts of BBC News to serve global audiences.

It uses multiple platforms to reach its weekly audience of 320 million globally, including TV, digital platforms including social media, AM, FM, shortwave, digital satellite and cable channels.

As part of an historic and exciting expansion, the BBC World Service has introduced four new language services serving audiences in India Gujarati, Marathi, Punjabi and Telugu to work alongside two existing services, BBC Hindi and BBC Tamil.

BBC Indian Languages has a 24*7 website with a very vibrant social media presence and presence on radio platform, and has a specific focus on women and young audience.


All six Indian language services are based predominantly in the BBC's Delhi bureau, working closely and collaboratively with all teams in that office and with teams in the BBC's headquarters in London to deliver the best service for BBC audiences.

Main Responsibilities

As Legal Correspondent you will originate and produce legal angled stories which may include scripting, editing, outputting, filming and presenting content for BBC Indian Languages.

The role will extend beyond breaking news to writing insightful, analytical and in-depth stories with a distinctive voice which cover topics such as human rights, constitutional matters and women's rights issues.


Duties will include:

  • Reporting breaking news stories
  • Writing, reporting and editing interesting reports and analytical pieces for publication
  • Gathering material for broadcast on news topics and events which is reflective of the audiences we serve
  • Provide timely, specialist and self assured news coverage
  • Experience of reporting on and analysing legal matters at national level is an essential requirement
  • Proficiency in writing and broadcasting in English is essential
  • Work experience in digital domain would be an advantage, any experience of making videos would be welcome
  • Knowledge of Hindi/Marathi/Gujarati/Tamil/Telugu will be an added advantage
  • Understanding of legal processes, terms and climate
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Package Description

Contract:
Continuing (permanent). Local terms and conditions apply.

Location:
Delhi

**Any offer of employment with the BBC will be conditional upon you having the right to work in India.

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