Video Journalist - Managed Services

Rizzle; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Rizzle in Hyderabad is looking for a Video Journalist (VJ) to transform written news articles into engaging video content, ensuring journalistic integrity.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Journalism or a related field and will excel in writing, sourcing relevant content, and understanding video production processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Ability to identify compelling, visually-friendly stories.
• Must have excellent writing skills with attention to grammar.

Responsibilities

• Transform written articles into engaging video scripts.
• Source relevant articles and evaluate content for visual potential.
• Prepare title and pronunciation guides for narration.

Skills

Strong news judgment

Excellent writing skills

Attention to detail

Understanding of video production

Proficiency with editing tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Media Studies, or related field

Tools

Grammarly

Job description

Silverlabs India Private Limited, Hyderabad

Full-Time

Role Overview

As a Video Journalist (VJ), you will transform written news articles into engaging video content while maintaining journalistic integrity and adhering to client brand guidelines. This role combines journalistic expertise with video production skills to create compelling, accurate, and timely content for our diverse client base.

Key Responsibilities

• Content Selection & Research
  • Source relevant and timely articles from client-approved news outlets
  • Evaluate content for visual potential, ensuring media availability from Getty Images or other approved sources
  • Select stories that align with client topics, brand voice, and audience interests
• Script Development
  • Transform written articles into concise, engaging scripts while preserving the original context and tone
  • Ensure factual accuracy and appropriate attribution of information
• Technical Quality Assurance
  • Meticulously proofread all scripts for grammar, clarity, and proper pronunciation
  • Format numbers, names, and technical terms for clear narration (e.g., "$23.76" as "twenty-three dollars and seventy-six cents")
  • Ensure proper punctuation and structure throughout all content
• Video Production Support
  • Prepare title and pronunciation guides for narration
  • Work with Getty Images and other approved media sources to select appropriate visuals
  • Implement technical workarounds when necessary to maintain quality (e.g., pronunciation solutions)

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Media Studies, or related field
• Strong news judgment and ability to identify compelling, visually-friendly stories
• Excellent writing skills with ability to adapt content while maintaining journalistic integrity
• Keen attention to detail, particularly for grammar, pronunciation, and factual accuracy
• Experience with or understanding of video production processes
• Proficiency with grammar and editing tools such as Grammarly