Contract:

Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2013

At the Hindi Service we have recently shifted our primary focus from Radio to Online and we have a 24/7 multimedia website with a focus on text, video, interactive and audio content which defines the round the clock editorial agenda of our service. With the majority of our staff mainly located in Delhi, we have also have a smaller London bureau. Our output aims to make international news relevant to an Indian audience, and bring international perspectives to bear on Indian and global developments. We report in a lively and engaging fashion, and interactivity forms a large part of our content across all platforms. Online content may be syndicated to partners and they form a significant part of the distribution portfolio. As a Multimedia Producer, you’ll write and create original material for all multimedia output, including text stories, radio bulletins and video reports.

Working in a team of multimedia journalists, you’ll report to a either a Service Editor or Editor. You’ll originate research, prepare, produce and present items, reports, packages, interviews, features, discussions, complete programmes, background pieces, analysis, news features and "clusters". As well as this you’ll also report in text, audio and video from the field in a range of formats and create, produce and maintain Hindi Service online and multimedia content including making output interactive. From suggesting new angles on existing stories to offering ideas for items, you’ll be responsible for thinking through and around editorial problems and developing realistic strategies and approaches.

As well as being able to freshen up a story, you’ll conduct interviews either in the studio or on location, live or pre-recorded. You’ll liaise closely with other team members and with contributors, reporters and stringers and you’ll also build and maintain links with other areas of the BBC including BBC WS Online and BBC News. Amending & updating material as required, you’ll perform live on audio or video with or without a script. And you’ll ensure that any output material for which you’re responsible meets the standards required by the BBC. The nature of the role means that shift work may be required which could include nights, weekends and public holidays.