Position

Correspondent (Italy)

Location

Rome, Italy

Organization (Employer)

Prasar Bharati – Public Broadcaster of India

Application Deadline

7 March 2025

Remuneration

Assignment Fee (US$ 200 - 500/- as per nature of assignment) and

Monthly Service Fee of US$ 1000/-.

Job Description

Prasar Bharati, India’s premier public broadcaster, is seeking a qualified and experienced Correspondent to be based in Italy. The selected candidate will provide reporting services for Doordarshan (DD) India, DD News Channels, Akashvani, and Prasar Bharati Shabd. The scope of work for the empanelled Correspondents will broadly include the following news content to be produced by them from the field as per the requirements of DD News:

a. Packaged news reports (PACKAGES) – Minimum 2 minutes per unit - Edited, ready to play packages with bytes from the ground. Request can be made from Doordarshan (DD) India for such reports on different issues. The Correspondent can also provide suggested list of reports that can be covered.

b. Recorded inputs (AS LIVES) – Up to 5 min per unit - by Correspondent on important stories from the location, which can be used in bulletins and programmes.

c. Visuals/Shots/Bytes/tic-tac or combination of these – Up to 5 minutes per unit Visuals/shots/bytes from the ground of an important event.

d. News Story- Up to 5 minutes per unit - Text with Visuals/bytes

e. Live news reports (LIVES) – Up to 10 minutes per unit - in the form of customized live inputs from correspondent during daily bulletins/ programs on issues of the day from around the globe.

f. Guest interviews / Interviews of important personalities – Minimum 20 minutes- Either live or pre-recorded with global news makers and other guests as per requirements and in accordance with the editorial line of Doordarshan.

Age

Not more than 50 years

Essential Qualifications

Person of Indian Origin (preferable)

A degree or diploma in Journalism or an equivalent qualification from     recognized institutions

Minimum 5 years of experience in broadcast journalism.

Fluency in English with working knowledge of Hindi preferably.

Proficiency in camera operation & equipped with new age technology  camera equipment such as Nikon D7500, Canon EOS R7, Sony Alfa 7, or    MoJo kit with latest smartphone.

Desirable Qualifications/ requirements

A keen interest in India-Italy relations and current affairs.

Experience of working in India or covering Indian affairs.

Deep knowledge of India’s socio-political landscape and media environment.

In case of Foreign Nationals other than Italian: Only candidates having appropriate resident visa in compliance with local rules and regulations may apply.

How to Apply

Interested candidates meeting the above qualifications are invited to apply by submitting:

• A resume (including name, nationality, date of birth, current address, contactnumber, educational qualifications, work experience, language and cameraproficiency)
• Passport size photograph.
• Relevant work samples.
• A covering letter.