News Anchor

NDTV (Delhi)

15/04/2016

Job Profile/Description:

- Anchor assigned bulletins.

- Work closely with Desk on preparing rundowns.

- Interact with Editors, Correspondents, Reporters to ensure OBs are smooth and well structured.

- Interact with Programme Coordinators to ensure relevant experts/guests are invited in time for the bulletin.

- Write material for programme scripts, bulletins and links, exercising editorial judgment, maintaining professional journalistic standards.

- Participate actively in post-production activities.

- Originate and develop programme ideas and to assist in forward planning of material for future programmes.

- Keep the News Editor informed of new stories.

- Research and collate evidence and information to support a story using relevant information sources.

 

Desired Skills and Experience:

- Knowledge of  economic scenario, civic and city issues

- Confidence in reporting on-screen, either pre-recorded or live.

- Excellent verbal and written communication.

- Good standard of editorial judgment, writing ability.

- Ability to grasp stories and develop them.

- Thorough understanding of production methods used in news broadcasting.

- Good networking skills; ability to build and sustain professional relationships.

Mail To : Lakshis@ndtv.com

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