Video Producer, BBC Indian Languages

Collective Newsroom; Delhi; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading news organization in Delhi is seeking an experienced Video Producer to lead the creation of high-quality visual content. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years in media and a strong proficiency in Hindi and English. Responsibilities include overseeing video production, ensuring adherence to editorial standards, and delivering engaging stories across platforms. This role also focuses on shaping the visual identity of content while maintaining high storytelling quality. Deadline for applications is January 6, 2026.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in media.
• Proven record of high-quality published stories.
• Strong understanding of editorial guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead video production for Hindi service's social media.
• Ensure adherence to editorial standards and legal compliance.
• Oversee original video concepts from pre-production to final output.

Skills

Hindi language proficiency

Strong English communication skills

Knowledge of International affairs

Video production skills

Editorial judgment

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Video Producer, BBC Indian Languages – Collective Newsroom

We’re looking for an imaginative and detail‑oriented Producer to lead the creation of high‑quality visual content for our Input service. You aren’t just “making videos”; you are defining the visual identity of a story and bringing it to life through digital, social, and TV platforms. From concept to final cut, you’ll play a key role in driving editorial integrity, storytelling innovation, and audience engagement across platforms.

Who We Are

From April 2024, the majority of the BBC’s Indian operations moved to the Collective Newsroom which has been set up by some of the BBC’s most experienced journalists in India. It has more than 250 journalists and operational staff, bringing you distinctive, impartial and world‑class content and is the BBC’s sole provider of content for its Indian‑language websites, social media platforms, and English. Based in the BBC’s largest international market, we bring you the best of Indian journalism guided by the world’s biggest and most reputable news organisation. We provide digital, audio, and television content in Bangla, Hindi, Tamil, Gujarati, Marathi, Punjabi, Telugu, Urdu as well as English.

Our Vision

“Home to India’s most credible, creative and courageous journalism.”

Our Mission

“To lead with facts bringing diverse voices through innovative and impactful journalism in the public interest.”

We are an equal‑opportunity employer, that strongly supports diversity and inclusion at the workplace, and encourages female candidates and persons from other diverse groups such as marginalised, under‑privileged communities and differently‑abled people, to apply.

To know more about us, visit our website: https://collectivenewsroom.com/

Key Responsibilities

• This role involves editorial control, video production, making strategy and planning stories and series for Hindi service’s social media platforms.
• Act as a final check for accuracy, impartiality, and legal compliance (Libel, Contempt of Court, and Privacy) before publication.
• Pitch, develop original video concepts and oversee their execution from pre‑production to post‑production.
• Lead the video team of Hindi service and daily video output, ensuring all content meets the BBC’s rigorous editorial standards while pushing the boundaries of digital storytelling.

Requirements

• More than 8 years of relevant experience in a reputed media company, with published material showing a record of high‑quality stories.
• A deep understanding of the BBC Editorial Guidelines and a sharp “news sense.”
• Hindi language proficiency is essential along with strong English communication skills.
• Knowledge of International affairs, social‑cultural issues of India.
• Knowledge of video production from ideation to final output.
• Knowledge of social media platforms and analytics.
• A broad understanding of the target audience is important.
• A high standard of editorial judgement and production skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver material under tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse talents.

Last Date to Apply: 6th January 2026