Technical Program / Project Coordinator

About the job

The Technical Program / Project Coordinator will support planning, coordination, and execution of technology initiatives across the organization, including newsroom operations, broadcast infrastructure, digital platforms, and corporate systems. This role will work closely with editorial, production, broadcast engineering, IT, and corporate departments such as HR, Finance, Admin, Legal, and Operations to ensure technology projects are delivered efficiently and aligned with business requirements. Who We Are From April 2024, the majority of the BBC’s Indian operations has moved to the Collective Newsroom which has been set up by some of the BBC’s most experienced journalists in India. It has more than 250 journalists and operational staff, bringing you distinctive, impartial and world-class content and is the BBC’s sole provider of content for its Indian language websites and social media platforms including English. Our Vision: “Home to India’s most credible, creative and courageous journalism.” Our Mission: “To lead with facts bringing diverse voices through innovative and impactful journalism in the public interest.” We are an equal-opportunity employer, that strongly supports diversity and inclusion at the workplace and encourages female candidates and persons from other diverse groups such as marginalized, under-privileged communities and differently-abled people, to apply. To know more about us, please visit our website: https://collectivenewsroom.com/ Last Date to Apply: 20 March 2026 Key Responsibilities Technology Project Coordination • Coordinate planning and execution of technology projects across broadcast, digital, and enterprise systems. • Track project timelines, deliverables, risks, and dependencies. • Support Head of Technology in managing multiple concurrent technology initiatives. • Maintain project documentation, status reports, and implementation plans. Broadcast & Newsroom Technology Project - Assist in deployment and coordination of projects related to: • Newsroom Computer Systems (NRCS) • Broadcast automation systems • Media Asset Management (MAM) • Studio and production technology • Live streaming and digital simulcast infrastructure. • Ensure minimal disruption to 24x7 news operations during technology upgrades or deployments. Digital Media & Streaming Platforms • Coordinate technology integration for digital publishing and video distribution platforms. • Assist with projects involving Live streaming systems, OTT and website video players. • Social media simulcast infrastructure. • Support digital newsroom teams in scaling multi-platform content distribution. Enterprise Technology Projects (Non-Editorial Teams) • Support implementation and coordination of corporate systems including: • HRMS systems • Finance & ERP platforms • Procurement and asset management systems • Admin and facility technology tools • Document management and workflow systems • Collaboration platforms. • Act as a bridge between technology teams and business departments to translate operational needs into technology solutions. Cross-Department Coordination • Work closely with multiple internal stakeholders including • Editorial & Newsroom teams • Broadcast Engineering • Digital Publishing teams • HR & People Operations • Finance & Procurement • Admin & Facilities • Legal & Compliance teams. • Facilitate meetings, capture requirements, and track action items. Vendor & Technology Partner Coordination • Coordinate with technology vendors for system deployment, upgrades, and troubleshooting. • Assist in vendor evaluation and technical documentation. • Track equipment procurement and system implementation schedules. Documentation & Process Improvement • Maintain clear documentation of technology workflows and systems. • Support creation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for new technology implementations. • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and automation across newsroom and corporate systems. Requirements Required Skills & Competencies Technical Skills: • Basic understanding of broadcast production workflows • Digital media platforms • IT infrastructure and cloud systems • Enterprise business applications Project Coordination Skills • Strong organizational and multitasking ability • Experience managing project timelines and deliverables • Familiarity with project management tools • Communication & Stakeholder Management • Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical teams • Strong documentation and reporting skills • Ability to manage multiple stakeholders across departments. Preferred Experience • 8+ years of experience in media technology coordination • Broadcast IT / digital operations • Technology project coordination • Experience working in broadcast media, digital media, or technology environments • Exposure to broadcast infrastructure, newsroom systems, or digital publishing platforms • Experience coordinating enterprise software implementations (HRMS, ERP, workflow tools) is a plus. Education • Bachelor’s degree in one of the following: • Information Technology • Broadcast Engineering • Electronics / Telecommunications • Media Technology • Computer Science • Certification in Project Management, Agile, or Scrum is an advantage.

Requirements

• Broadcast production workflows
• Digital media platforms
• IT infrastructure and cloud systems
• Enterprise business applications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology
• Broadcast Engineering
• Electronics / Telecommunications
• Media Technology
• Computer Science

Preferred Technologies

• Broadcast production workflows
• Digital media platforms
• IT infrastructure and cloud systems
• Enterprise business applications

About the company

Collective Newsroom is formed by experienced journalists from the BBC, focusing on delivering world-class content and digital media in various Indian languages. The organization emphasizes quality journalism that respects diversity and includes various voices.