Job Description

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Masala UAE is looking for a savvy, dynamic Senior Reporter to deliver engaging news content across its website in its India office. You must be passionate about getting a scoop, have an eye for spotting a brilliant news story and boundless enthusiasm for bringing big, exciting news to life. Joining the Masala launch team based in India, you'll be working in a fast-paced environment, and will play an important role in keeping the brand energy high. You will follow the footsteps of the Dubai office to create a structure hand in hand with them, and ensure the team of Junior Reports and interns can rely on you for guidance.
Key responsibilities:

• Drive Masala to the front of breaking news under Bollywood and Entertainment.

• 15 articles on the website, or web stories, 6 days a week.

• 1 day of the weekend can be WFH.

• Be Masala's POC for all things India-related.

• Pitch, plan and write news stories and exclusives you've worked with a network of contacts to secure for the brand, from designers to influencers and ultimately celebrities.

• Work to ensure Masala is the first to identify a potential story.

• Work with social media team and all staff in Dubai to create successful article/ web story content, be ready to jump in front-of-camera when required.

• Make sure all content is executed in line with Masala's SEO and social strategies.

• Support the Editor in the overall production, execution and management of Masala's digital, social and print products.

• Alongside the Editor and SEO Manager, ensure Masala's editorial global standards are met, all relevant copyrights have been cleared, content is optimized for SEO and content meets local and legal guidelines.

• Regularly post and create content, which may include sponsored or offer-based content, to social media.

• Work with a small, but a talented editorial team to populate an editorial calendar. Keep it current, identifying commercial and audience opportunities within it and communicating them to other teams.

• Support the sales team by generating content strategies and establishing good relationships with PRs and artist managers.

• Maintain a sheet of artist managers and actively grow Masala's network within the industry.

• Arrange video interview opportunities for Dubai and India team.

• Liaise with production crew to ensure the best videos of Masala's IG and YouTube.

• Have your finger on the pulse of the local scene; use your professional contacts and social-media networks to be the first to identify the next big thing.

• Act as an effective brand ambassador for Masala and an evangelist for our brand in the Indian market.

• Undertake movie reviews and attend events outside of office hours, or on weekends.

• Should know how to lead a team.

Requirements

• A do-er, and always willing to take on new challenges.

• Data driven and excited by analytics.

• News and entertainment background preferred.

• Superb organizational skills.

• Able to work creatively and efficiently under pressure and to tight deadlines.

• Bursting with a wealth of ideas that can be used across all of Masala's platforms.

• A demonstrable passion for and excellent knowledge of digital content creation.

• Highest standard of accuracy and attention to detail.

• A strong industry reputation. (will do a background check)

• Flexibility and a professional approach at all times.

• Software's: Wordpress, Google Analytics (essential), Photoshop (desirable), Canva (must know).

• Education: Must have an undergraduate degree or equivalent industry qualification

• Minimum 3 years of experience in India's Bollywood and Entertainment industry.

Benefits
Being an ITP employee is an opportunity to be part of the largest content creation house in the region and provides the luxury of working with global brands and experienced industry leaders. To ensure we invest in the development of our team, employees are given access to a variety of learning resources and exciting career development opportunities.
We believe in recognizing the passionate efforts of our team members. Our employees are rewarded by competitive tax-free remuneration, an attractive bonus structure, medical insurance and a generous leave entitlement scheme. ITP employees also enjoy a variety of staff offers at many local restaurants, salons, hotels and service providers.

Skills Required