Assignment Desk Professional
Asian News International (ANI)
New Delhi, Delhi, India · Full Time
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- In office
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, Media Studies, or related field
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Job description
Company Overview
Asian News International (ANI), established over five decades ago, stands as South Asia's premier multimedia news agency. Headquartered in India and supported by more than 100 bureaus, ANI delivers extensive news coverage across political, business, sports, entertainment, lifestyle, and social development areas. It is recognized for its thorough and far-reaching reporting that informs varied audiences and media partners alike.
Role Summary
The Assignment Desk Professional will be responsible for organizing news coverage by monitoring breaking developments, planning daily as well as longer-term assignments, and ensuring effective deployment of reporters and camera crews. This full-time position requires on-site presence in New Delhi.
Key Responsibilities
- Continuously track multiple news sources, verifying information and prioritizing news stories for coverage.
- Maintain real-time news diaries and assignment logs to oversee daily operations.
- Liaise closely with reporters, editors, and bureau teams by delivering clear instructions and following up to guarantee high-quality news output.
- Support logistical arrangements and sustain smooth communication workflows across teams.
- Contribute to editorial planning aimed at producing content for various platforms.
Required Qualifications and Skills
- Experience working in a newsroom or media setting, especially in news coordination or assignment desk roles.
- Adept news judgment to identify and prioritize stories spanning politics, business, sports, entertainment, and social matters.
- Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder management abilities.
- Capacity to work efficiently under pressure, handle multiple tasks, and swiftly adjust to breaking news events.
- Proficient with newsroom management software, content management systems, and digital tools to monitor news wires and social media.
- Excellent organizational and documentation skills for maintaining schedules and coverage plans.
- Fluency in English with advantageous knowledge of regional languages.
- Educational background in Journalism, Mass Communication, Media Studies, or relevant experience.
- Flexibility to work outside regular hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays as news demands.
Minimum education
Bachelor's Degree