Assistant Manager - Content Regulation (Malayalam)

Jiostar; Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

JioStar invites applications for an Assistant Manager - Content Regulation (Malayalam). The role sits in the Standards and Practices team and focuses on ensuring Malayalam content complies with regulatory, internal, and industry guidelines while supporting creative and business objectives.

You will vet content across OTT and broadcast assets, flag risks, and work with Content, Marketing, Legal and Ops to secure timely clearance.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of relevant work experience in S&P/Content Compliance, Entertainment Content, or Programming preferred.
• Experience with regulatory frameworks governing OTT and broadcast content is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of Indian socio-political and cultural contexts is important.

Responsibilities

• Vet and review all content from a compliance and risk perspective.
• Identify and flag potential violations of OTT/broadcast codes and regulatory guidelines.
• Safeguard brand by highlighting defamation, copyright, and other sensitivities.
• Collaborate with Content, Marketing, Operations, Legal, and Business teams for clearance.

Skills

English proficiency

Malayalam proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Content risk assessment

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Media/Related discipline

Job description

Role: Assistant Manager - Content Regulation (Malayalam) About the Role: JioStar is hiring for a Senior Executive in the Standard and Practices team. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring that all content across JioHotstar Specials (Malayalam) adheres to applicable regulatory frameworks, internal policies, and industry best practices. The role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to identify, mitigate, and manage content-related risks while supporting creative and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Vet and review all short-form and long-form content (including acquired and original shows, films, promos, clips, commercials, and social media assets) from a content compliance and risk perspective.
• Proactively identify and flag potential violations of OTT and Broadcast compliance codes, internal policies, government and regulatory guidelines, and applicable legal frameworks.
• Safeguard the brand by highlighting risks related to defamation, copyright, trademark, reputational concerns, and other compliance sensitivities.
• Collaborate on a day-to-day basis with cross-functional stakeholders including Content, Marketing, Operations, Legal, and Business teams to ensure smooth and timely compliance clearance.
• Build and maintain strong working knowledge of Indian content regulations and codes applicable to digital and television content (OTT guidelines, BCCC, CBFC, ASCI, etc.).

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong command over English and Malayalam (written and spoken); working knowledge of Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, or Tamil is an added advantage.
• Sound understanding of Indian socio-political, religious, and cultural landscapes.
• Sensitivity to local customs, social issues, and human-interest subjects.
• Strong communication, articulation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to interpret content risks clearly and convey feedback in a balanced, solution-oriented manner.

Personal Attributes:

• Genuine interest in Malayalam, Hindi, and regional content across TV and OTT platforms, with awareness of current trends in the Indian OTT ecosystem.
• Active consumer of social media content (reels, shorts, stories, etc.).
• Well-informed about current affairs and news developments.
• Detail-oriented, organized, self-motivated, and accountable.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative mindset.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-pressure environments with tight and evolving broadcast timelines.

Qualification & Experience:

• 3-7 years of relevant work experience.
• Candidates with experience in S\&P/Content Compliance, Entertainment Content, or Programming are strongly preferred. (Priority will be given to profiles from existing GEC or OTT S\&P teams)
• Profiles from content writing, editing, Journalism, translators, development, or marketing may be considered, provided they have a strong media and compliance orientation.
• Bachelor\’s or Master\’s degree in Media, History, Sociology, Literature, or a related discipline (Preferred, but not mandatory)

Perched firmly at the nucleus of spellbinding content and innovative technology, JioStar is a leading global media & entertainment company that is reimagining the way audiences consume entertainment and sports. Its television network and streaming service together reach more than 750 million viewers every week, igniting the dreams and aspirations of hundreds of million people across geographies.

JioStar India Private Limited (formerly known as Star India Private Limited) is an equal opportunity employer. The company values diversity and its mission is to create a workplace where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. The company ensures that the work environment is free from any discrimination against persons with disabilities, gender, gender identity and any other characteristics or status that is legally protected.