Job Description

Executive Producer

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Republic Bharat TV | Production

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Role Overview

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Republic Bharat TV is seeking a dynamic, decisive, and highly experienced Executive Producer – PCR Head to lead the overall PCR operations and production execution of the channel.

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The role will be responsible for ensuring seamless on-air execution, production excellence, operational discipline, and high-quality broadcast output across live bulletins, prime-time shows, breaking news, debates, special programming, and major news events.

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The Executive Producer will act as the key production and PCR decision-maker, leading the PCR team, coordinating with Editorial and Technical functions, and ensuring that every broadcast meets Republic Bharat's standards of speed, impact, accuracy, quality, and execution.

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Key Responsibilities

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PCR & Broadcast Operations

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- Take complete ownership of PCR operations and on-air execution across assigned programming and shifts.
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- Lead and supervise PCR operations for live bulletins, prime-time shows, breaking news, debates, special programming, and major events.
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- Ensure smooth coordination between PCR, Editorial, Production, MCR, Graphics, Audio, Playout, Studio, and Technical teams.
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- Oversee the complete broadcast workflow from rundown preparation to final on-air execution.
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- Ensure seamless switching between stories, live inputs, packages, debates, graphics, studio elements, and breaking news inserts.
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- Maintain broadcast continuity while ensuring minimum dead air, technical disruptions, and on-air errors.
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- Take decisive real-time calls during live broadcasts, including programming changes, breaking news inserts, live-feed issues, technical challenges, and last-minute editorial requirements.
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Show Execution & Production Control

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- Plan, structure, review, and approve show rundowns from a PCR execution perspective.
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- Ensure correct sequencing, timing, story flow, graphics, packages, live inputs, and studio elements.
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- Maintain the pace, energy, continuity, and impact of live programming.
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- Ensure all on-air elements are broadcast accurately and within defined timelines.
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- Exercise strict quality control over scripts, headlines, supers, tickers, graphics, packages, visuals, debates, live feeds, and other broadcast elements.
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- Ensure all programming adheres to channel protocols, editorial guidelines, legal requirements, regulatory standards, and broadcast best practices.
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Breaking News & Live Coverage

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- Lead PCR execution during breaking news and developing stories, ensuring immediate and seamless programming shifts.
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- Coordinate with Assignment, Input, Output, Reporters, Anchors, Graphics, and Technical teams for rapid deployment of breaking coverage.
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- Ensure effective integration of live reporters, video journalists, agency feeds, field inputs, social/digital inputs, and other live sources.
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- Take ownership of PCR execution during high-pressure situations, major news events, elections, special coverage, and continuous live programming.
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Team Leadership & People Management

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- Lead, manage, and supervise PCR Producers, Directors, Vision Mixers, CG Operators, Audio Mixers, and other production resources such as Graphics, Editor and NLE.
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- Establish clear responsibilities, accountability, and performance expectations within the PCR team.
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- Mentor and develop PCR team members to strengthen their technical, operational, and broadcast capabilities.
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- Conduct regular performance reviews and identify areas for improvement.
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- Ensure adequate manpower planning and effective deployment of PCR resources across shifts.
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- Maintain strong discipline, coordination, ownership, and operational accountability within the team.
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- Ensure effective shift handovers and continuity of information between teams.
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Process & Operational Excellence

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- Identify gaps in PCR workflows and implement measures to improve efficiency, speed, accuracy, and broadcast quality.
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- Establish and maintain robust PCR processes, checklists, workflows, and operational standards.
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- Ensure proper maintenance of broadcast logs, production documentation, incident reports, and other operational records.
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- Work closely with Technical teams to identify recurring issues and implement preventive measures.
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- Ensure optimal utilization of PCR infrastructure, broadcast systems, live feeds, graphics, audio, and other production resources.
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- Drive a culture of zero tolerance for avoidable operational and on-air errors.
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Behavioral Expectations

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- Strong, decisive, and high-ownership leadership style.
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- Exceptional understanding of PCR operations and live television production.
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- Ability to remain calm and make quick, accurate decisions during high-pressure live broadcasts.
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- Strong sense of urgency and ability to operate in a 24x7 newsroom environment.
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- Excellent coordination and communication skills across Editorial, Production, and Technical teams.
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- High attention to detail with zero tolerance for avoidable on-air errors.
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- Strong people-management and team leadership capabilities.
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- Ability to enforce accountability, discipline, and operational standards.
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- Willingness to work rotational shifts, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as required by a 24x7 news operation.
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Required Qualifications & Experience

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- 15+ years of experience in television news production/PCR operations, preferably with a leading Hindi news channel.
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- Proven experience in a senior PCR/Production leadership role such as Executive Producer, PCR Head, Senior Producer, or Show Producer.
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- Strong hands-on understanding of PCR operations and live television production.
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- In-depth knowledge of Vision Mixing, Audio, CG/Graphics, MCR, Playout, Studio Operations, Live Feeds, and Broadcast Systems.
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- Strong experience in rundown management and live show execution.
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- Proficiency in iNews or similar Newsroom Computer Systems (NRCS).
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- Proven experience in handling breaking news, live broadcasts, debates, prime-time programming, special coverage, and major news events.
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- Solid understanding of coordination between Editorial, Input, Assignment, Output, PCR, MCR, Graphics, Audio, Reporters, Anchors, and Technical teams.
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- Excellent command of Hindi and English, with strong communication skills.
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- Demonstrated ability to lead large PCR/Production teams and manage multiple shows/shifts independently.
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