Job Opening: Reporter/ Correspondent for The Times of India

22 December 2010
Job Opening: Reporter/ Correspondent for The Times of India
Researcher/Senior researcher - Output desk

We are looking for Researchers/Senior Researchers who will work closely as part of the Editor in Chief's team, as well as with the news desk to provide research for news shows on the channel. We are looking for candidates who have strong analytical skills, interested in going deep into issues that emerge as part of news coverage, and have the proven ability to meet deadlines. Graduates/Post graduates, with experience in news media in print/television/web may apply.

Reporter / Senior Reporter / Correspondent / Senior Correspondent / Principal Correspondent - Output desk

For the above positions, we are looking at go-getters with an incredible passion for news, excellent television skills, and proven ability in rewriting/writing news copy. The candidates will be put through a fast learning curve to learn to handle all key news desk operations in India's number one television news channel. They will be involved in every aspect from rewriting copy, making rundowns, packaging news stories and taking editorial decisions. Candidates with previous experience in output desk/copy desk in an English news channel, as well as reporting/copy desk in news media are encouraged to apply.

We are looking for Correspondent /Senior Correspondent /Principal Correspondent to work out of our bureaus and adjoining regions. If you have solid journalistic experience, a strong sense of the visual medium and a very confident on - air persona, then this is a challenge you should be looking at. You need to have a good educational background, 3 to 8 years of experience in reporting and a strong understanding of the region you will be reporting on. Experience in television will be an asset. Should be willing to travel.

All the above positions invite go-getters, who are passionate about television and who will be able to survive the competitive challenges of television news. The jobs require high performers and team players. Should you be interested and are looking for a challenging and rewarding career then please send your resume mentioning the Job code / Preferred location to careers.timesnow@timesgroup.com

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