Deputy Executive Producer - Production

Republic World; Dadri; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Republic Bharat TV seeks a seasoned Deputy Executive Producer (DEP) to oversee end-to-end news production and manage PCR operations across live and recorded broadcasts.

The role requires strong editorial judgment, decisive leadership, and expertise in PCR systems to ensure fast, accurate, and high-quality news output. Flexibility for long hours and shifts is essential for this high-pressure environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in television news production.
• Strong editorial instincts and PCR knowledge.
• Experience with rundown software (iNews) and broadcast systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end news production across shifts, ensuring seamless live bulletins and special programming.
• Manage PCR operations during live and recorded broadcasts for flawless on-air execution.
• Plan and supervise rundowns in coordination with editorial leadership and brand positioning.
• Make real-time editorial and production decisions during high-pressure live telecasts.
• Drive breaking news coverage coordinating studio, field reporters, and multi-location feeds.
• Ensure quality control over scripts, graphics, tickers, debates and on-air visuals.
• Maintain compliance with editorial policies, legal guidelines, and broadcast standards.
• Coordinate with Directors, Technical Teams, MCR, Graphics, Audio and Assignment Desk for smooth flow.
• Mentor Producers and production staff to ensure discipline and accountability.
• Handle last-minute changes and disruptions with decisive solutions.
• Improve PCR workflows and maintain broadcast logs and documentation.
• Take ownership of shift quality and overall broadcast excellence.

Skills

Editorial instincts

PCR operations

Rundown management (iNews)

Leadership

Live broadcast decisions

Crisis management

Team mentoring

Tools

iNews or equivalent

Job description

Republic Bharat TV is seeking a dynamic, decisive, and highly experienced Deputy Executive Producer (DEP) to oversee end-to-end news production operations and manage PCR (Production Control Room) functioning across live and recorded broadcasts.

The DEP will be responsible for ensuring seamless execution of bulletins, prime-time shows, breaking news coverage, and special programming while maintaining Republic Bharat's editorial intensity, speed, and accuracy standards.

This role demands strong editorial judgment, exceptional leadership skills, technical proficiency in PCR operations, and the ability to take quick decisions under high-pressure live broadcast situations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee complete end-to-end news production across shifts, ensuring seamless execution of live bulletins, prime-time shows, breaking news, and special programming.
• Manage PCR operations during live and recorded broadcasts, ensuring flawless on-air execution.Plan and supervise rundowns in coordination with editorial leadership, aligning output with channel priorities and brand positioning.
• Take real-time editorial and production decisions during live telecasts under high-pressure conditions.
• Drive structured breaking news coverage, coordinating studio, field reporters, and multi-location live feeds.
• Ensure strict quality control over scripts, graphics, tickers, debates, and all on-air visual elements.
• Maintain compliance with editorial policies, legal guidelines, and broadcast standards.
• Coordinate effectively with Directors, Technical Teams, MCR, Graphics, Audio, and Assignment Desk for smooth broadcast flow.
• Mentor, and supervise Producers, and production staff, ensuring discipline and accountability.
• Handle last-minute editorial changes, technical disruptions, and crisis situations with decisive solutions.
• Improve PCR workflows and operational efficiency while maintaining broadcast logs and documentation.
• Take full ownership of shift quality, breaking news response time, and overall broadcast excellence.
• Assertive yet collaborative leadership style.
• High energy and ownership mindset.
• Ability to work long hours and flexible shifts.
• Strong alignment with Republic Bharat's impactful news positioning.
• Zero tolerance for operational negligence.

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in television news production
• The candidate must possess strong editorial instincts, in-depth knowledge of PCR functioning and broadcast systems, expertise in rundown management software such as iNews or similar platforms.