Job Description

Designation:Content Producer 
Location: Delhi (Nehru Place)

Working in shifts – mornings, evenings and weekends – is a primary requirement. The candidate must also be open to do night shifts on a rotational basis. (In 45 days for 5 days there is overnight shift i.e. 11 PM to & 7 AM.)

• One of the biggest global media brands, serving readers in dozens of countries and languages.
• The current position is based out of the company’s Delhi Media Center.
• This opportunity is with the US photo editing team.
• The candidate may also be asked to provide photo assistance to editors for other properties from time-to-time in the future.
• Candidate should have the ability to understand and handle all sorts of hard and soft topics, including but not limited to news, sports, finance, entertainment, lifestyle, health, autos, travel and weather.
• Working in shifts – mornings, evenings and weekends – is a primary requirement. The candidate must also be open to do night shifts on a rotational basis.

• Ensure adherence to photo guidelines at all times.
• Work independently and partner with various teams across for a best-in-class visual experience.
• Relate to the local needs of the US user, or any other assigned market.
• Understand and research content requirements, topics and editorial briefs to ensure contextually relevant images at all times.
• Identify, source and crop the most appropriate available images. Pictures should define and fit the context of the requested topics/content in the best possible manner.
• Work with fixed and tight deadlines in everyday as well as breaking news scenarios, where speed and accuracy are of the essence.
• Provide standalone and multiple images, as well as curate slideshows, that meet the brief provided by editors and showcase or complement a topic in the right editorial context.
• Ideate and curate pictorially-driven slideshows.
• Brief may also be extended to search topics and replication of partner content.
• Continuously be on the lookout to improve the visual quality and appearance of key areas.
• Contribute to a forward planning structure that ensures preparedness for big events.
• Work with editors across different time zones.
• Liaison with technology teams to improve and test current/future MSN products.
• Understand and support a variety of other business objectives.

• An eye for spotting stunning and topically relevant photography from multiple sources.
• Photo journalistic know how in topics of interest for the US and international audience.
• Ability to deal with all/most subjects (as described in the first section above).
• Understanding of editorial context to ensure correct representation of a story or event.
• Ability to generate ideas for topical and photo-led slideshows.
• Experience in a fast-paced online environment, ideally with an international outlet.
• Understanding of how to deliver quick results and ensure smooth workflow in breaking news scenarios.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Attention to detail, an appreciation for beautiful visuals and a passion for editorial excellence.
• Ready understanding of how search works and how to drive engagement over the internet.
• Writing skills – and prior experience in the area – would be a differentiating factor.

• 2-4 years of experience in photo editing/journalism, ideally aimed at an international audience.
• Highly proficient in Photoshop and other photo-editing tools.
• Understanding and prior experience with content management systems and other online tools.
• Experience of handling photo media, generating slideshow ideas and adding captions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to collaborate across international teams to deliver shared goals.
• Certificate/degree in photo journalism or related disciplines preferred.

Please let us know, if you would be interested