Executive Producer

Republic World; Dadri; On-site; INR 6,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Republic Bharat TV is seeking an Executive Producer – PCR Head to lead PCR operations and production execution across live bulletins, prime-time shows, breaking news, debates, and major events. The role requires 15+ years in television news production with senior PCR leadership experience, and strong Hindi and English communication to ensure speed, accuracy, and high-quality broadcasts.

You will mentor PCR producers, coordinate with Editorial and Technical teams, and uphold channel standards in

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in television news production and PCR operations.
• Proven senior leadership experience in PCR/production roles.
• Excellent command of Hindi and English for cross-functional coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead PCR operations and on-air execution across live bulletins and major events.
• Coordinate with Editorial, Technical, and Production teams to ensure quality broadcasts.
• Mentor PCR team members and enforce channel standards and broadcast best practices.

Skills

Leadership

PCR Operations

Live TV Production

Newsroom Coordination

Decision Making

Tools

iNews NRCS

Vision Mixing

MCR

Playout

Job description

Republic Bharat TV is seeking a dynamic, decisive, and highly experienced Executive Producer – PCR Head to lead the overall PCR operations and production execution of the channel.

The role will be responsible for ensuring seamless on-air execution, production excellence, operational discipline, and high-quality broadcast output across live bulletins, prime-time shows, breaking news, debates, special programming, and major news events.

The Executive Producer will act as the key production and PCR decision-maker, leading the PCR team, coordinating with Editorial and Technical functions, and ensuring that every broadcast meets Republic Bharat’s standards of speed, impact, accuracy, quality, and execution.

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Key Responsibilities

PCR & Broadcast Operations

• Take complete ownership of PCR operations and on-air execution across assigned programming and shifts.
• Lead and supervise PCR operations for live bulletins, prime-time shows, breaking news, debates, special programming, and major events.
• Ensure smooth coordination between PCR, Editorial, Production, MCR, Graphics, Audio, Playout, Studio, and Technical teams.
• Oversee the complete broadcast workflow from rundown preparation to final on-air execution.
• Ensure seamless switching between stories, live inputs, packages, debates, graphics, studio elements, and breaking news inserts.
• Maintain broadcast continuity while ensuring minimum dead air, technical disruptions, and on-air errors.
• Take decisive real-time calls during live broadcasts, including programming changes, breaking news inserts, live-feed issues, technical challenges, and last-minute editorial requirements.

Show Execution & Production Control

• Plan, structure, review, and approve show rundowns from a PCR execution perspective.
• Ensure correct sequencing, timing, story flow, graphics, packages, live inputs, and studio elements.
• Maintain the pace, energy, continuity, and impact of live programming.
• Ensure all on-air elements are broadcast accurately and within defined timelines.
• Exercise strict quality control over scripts, headlines, supers, tickers, graphics, packages, visuals, debates, live feeds, and other broadcast elements.
• Ensure all programming adheres to channel protocols, editorial guidelines, legal requirements, regulatory standards, and broadcast best practices.

Breaking News & Live Coverage

• Lead PCR execution during breaking news and developing stories, ensuring immediate and seamless programming shifts.
• Coordinate with Assignment, Input, Output, Reporters, Anchors, Graphics, and Technical teams for rapid deployment of breaking coverage.
• Ensure effective integration of live reporters, video journalists, agency feeds, field inputs, social/digital inputs, and other live sources.
• Take ownership of PCR execution during high-pressure situations, major news events, elections, special coverage, and continuous live programming.
• Lead, manage, and supervise PCR Producers, Directors, Vision Mixers, CG Operators, Audio Mixers, and other production resources such as Graphics, Editor and NLE.
• Establish clear responsibilities, accountability, and performance expectations within the PCR team.
• Mentor and develop PCR team members to strengthen their technical, operational, and broadcast capabilities.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure adequate manpower planning and effective deployment of PCR resources across shifts.
• Maintain strong discipline, coordination, ownership, and operational accountability within the team.
• Ensure effective shift handovers and continuity of information between teams.

Process & Operational Excellence

• Identify gaps in PCR workflows and implement measures to improve efficiency, speed, accuracy, and broadcast quality.
• Establish and maintain robust PCR processes, checklists, workflows, and operational standards.
• Ensure proper maintenance of broadcast logs, production documentation, incident reports, and other operational records.
• Work closely with Technical teams to identify recurring issues and implement preventive measures.
• Ensure optimal utilization of PCR infrastructure, broadcast systems, live feeds, graphics, audio, and other production resources.
• Drive a culture of zero tolerance for avoidable operational and on-air errors.

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• Strong, decisive, and high-ownership leadership style.
• Exceptional understanding of PCR operations and live television production.
• Ability to remain calm and make quick, accurate decisions during high-pressure live broadcasts.
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to operate in a 24x7 newsroom environment.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills across Editorial, Production, and Technical teams.
• High attention to detail with zero tolerance for avoidable on-air errors.
• Strong people-management and team leadership capabilities.
• Ability to enforce accountability, discipline, and operational standards.
• Willingness to work rotational shifts, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as required by a 24x7 news operation.

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Required Qualifications & Experience

• 15+ years of experience in television news production/PCR operations, preferably with a leading Hindi news channel.
• Proven experience in a senior PCR/Production leadership role such as Executive Producer, PCR Head, Senior Producer, or Show Producer.
• Strong hands-on understanding of PCR operations and live television production.
• In-depth knowledge of Vision Mixing, Audio, CG/Graphics, MCR, Playout, Studio Operations, Live Feeds, and Broadcast Systems.
• Strong experience in rundown management and live show execution.
• Proficiency in iNews or similar Newsroom Computer Systems (NRCS).
• Proven experience in handling breaking news, live broadcasts, debates, prime-time programming, special coverage, and major news events.
• Strong understanding of coordination between Editorial, Input, Assignment, Output, PCR, MCR, Graphics, Audio, Reporters, Anchors, and Technical teams.
• Excellent command of Hindi and English, with strong communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large PCR/Production teams and manage multiple shows/shifts independently.