Video Producer for BBC News India YouTube (1-year contract)

About the role

The Collective Newsroom is seeking an imaginative, editorially driven Video Producer to create high‑quality video content for BBC News India’s YouTube channel. You will shape and produce compelling, accurate journalism for Shorts, horizontal videos and other YouTube formats, working closely with reporters, video journalists and bilingual teams.

Key responsibilities

• Produce and edit YouTube Shorts, horizontal videos and other formats, adapting BBC language and bilingual reporting.
• Respond quickly to breaking news, identifying opportunities and delivering timely, accurate content.
• Script, edit and deliver clear, creative video stories from concept to final output.
• Support channel presentation and audience engagement, including video packaging and community content.
• Occasionally take part in shoots and field production when required.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years of experience in digital journalism, video production or a newsroom environment, preferably with YouTube content.
• Strong editorial judgement and understanding of news, current affairs and Indian audience interests.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under tight deadlines, especially in breaking‑news situations.
• Excellent scripting and storytelling skills.

Required skills

• Video editing for digital platforms.
• Scripting and storyboarding for short‑form video.
• Production of content optimized for YouTube.