Anchor

Republic World; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Republic Bangla, part of Republic Media Network, invites talented anchors to join our editorial team in Kolkata. The role combines live anchoring with package writing and show production, demanding strong on-air presence, editorial judgment, and newsroom versatility.

Candidates should have 3–8 years of TV news experience, ability to handle breaking news, and a solid grounding in current affairs, politics, governance, business, sports, and entertainment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in journalism, Mass Communication, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Anchor live news bulletins, evening shows, breaking news, debates, and special programming with confidence and accuracy.
• Deliver news in a professional, engaging, and credible manner while maintaining high editorial standards.
• Work on the News Desk as a Package Writer and Show Producer, including script writing, rundown planning, and bulletin preparation.
• Write, edit, and review news scripts, anchor links, headlines, and special show content.
• Coordinate with the Input, Output, PCR, Graphics, Digital, and Production teams to ensure seamless newsroom operations.
• Conduct live interviews with newsmakers, experts, and public representatives.
• Verify facts and ensure editorial accuracy before going on air.
• Stay updated on current affairs, politics, governance, business, sports, and entertainment.
• Contribute story ideas, exclusive content, and special programming initiatives.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in journalism, Mass Communication, or a related field.
• Strong command over live anchoring, script writing, and news presentation.
• Experience in handling breaking news and high‑pressure live broadcasts.
• Excellent editorial judgment and understanding of television news production.

Skills

Anchoring

On-air presentation

Editorial judgment

Newsroom operations

Script writing

Package writing

Show producing

Fact verification

Interviews

News desk

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in journalism

Job description

Organization: Republic Bangla | Republic Media Network

Republic Media is looking for passionate and dynamic Anchors to join our editorial team. The ideal candidates should have strong on-air presentation skills, sound editorial judgment, and hands‑on experience in newsroom operations. Along with anchoring, candidates will be expected to contribute to the News Desk as package writers and show producers.

Key Responsibilities

• Anchor live news bulletins, evening shows, breaking news, debates, and special programming with confidence and accuracy.
• Deliver news in a professional, engaging, and credible manner while maintaining high editorial standards.
• Work on the News Desk as a Package Writer and Show Producer, including script writing, rundown planning, and bulletin preparation.
• Write, edit, and review news scripts, anchor links, headlines, and special show content.
• Coordinate with the Input, Output, PCR, Graphics, Digital, and Production teams to ensure seamless newsroom operations.
• Conduct live interviews with newsmakers, experts, and public representatives.
• Verify facts and ensure editorial accuracy before going on air.
• Stay updated on current affairs, politics, governance, business, sports, and entertainment.
• Contribute story ideas, exclusive content, and special programming initiatives.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in journalism, Mass Communication, or a related field.
• 3–8 years of experience in television news as an Anchor, with prior experience in news reporting and newsroom desk operations.
• Strong command over live anchoring, script writing, and news presentation.
• Experience in handling breaking news and high‑pressure live broadcasts.
• Excellent editorial judgment and understanding of television news production.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in political reporting and election coverage.
• Strong knowledge of West Bengal politics, administration, and current affairs.
• Ability to multitask across anchoring, reporting, and desk responsibilities.
• Confident on‑camera presence with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.