Anchor

The Ho Halla; Lucknow; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

TheHoHalla is hiring a full-time, on-site News Anchor (Hindi) based in Lucknow. The anchor will present daily Hindi news bulletins, lead live segments, and host on-camera interviews, building ground stories and public sentiment while working with a digital newsroom.

We seek a presentable, soft-spoken journalist with strong on-air ability, newsroom experience, and the drive to explore ground-level coverage across multiple platforms.

Qualifications

• Strong on-air storytelling and script-writing skills.
• Experience in broadcast journalism and newsroom workflows.
• Familiarity with digital formats and multi-platform delivery.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Present daily Hindi news bulletins and host live segments.
• Lead on-camera interviews and manage breaking-news coverage.
• Develop ground reports and vox-pop features.
• Collaborate with reporters and editors to plan rundowns.
• Tailor content for website and social platforms.

Skills

On-camera presentation

Hindi & English communication

News reporting

Ground reporting

Digital / multi-platform delivery

Education

Master's degree in Journalism

Job description

News Anchor (Hindi) — TheHoHalla

Company: TheHoHalla (Eleven Brand Works Ltd.) Location: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh — On-site Employment Type: Full-Time, On-site (not hybrid) Department: Editorial / Newsroom

About TheHoHalla

TheHoHalla is a Hindi-language digital news platform delivering fast, credible, and hyperlocal coverage across Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, with a strong focus on Lucknow and Kanpur. The newsroom covers political developments, civic and administrative updates, and day-to-day issues affecting local communities, alongside key national news. Operating as a full digital newsroom, TheHoHalla brings together field reporters, anchors, web writers, video editors, and graphic designers to publish across its website and social channels — YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, X (Twitter), and LinkedIn.

About the Role

TheHoHalla is hiring a full-time, on-site Anchor based in Lucknow. The Anchor will be the on-camera face of the newsroom — presenting news bulletins and shows in Hindi, leading live and recorded segments, and hosting on-camera interviews and discussions. We're looking for someone presentable and soft-spoken, with a genuine passion for journalism and the drive to take on challenging, fast-moving assignments — not just reading a script, but out finding ground stories and public opinion, and building the connections that bring in new leads.

Key Responsibilities

News Presentation & Anchoring

• Present daily news bulletins and shows in Hindi with clarity and confidence.
• Conduct live and recorded on-camera segments across multiple formats.
• Lead interviews and discussions with guests, experts, and newsmakers.
• Adapt tone and delivery across breaking news, feature stories, and analysis.

Ground Reporting , Public Opinion & Podcast

• Create original ground-level stories, beyond studio-based bulletins.
• Conduct public opinion (vox-pop) segments, capturing and presenting on-ground public sentiment.
• Use personal connections and networking to source leads, guests, and story angles.

Editorial Collaboration

• Write and refine own scripts for bulletins, segments, and interviews.
• Work with reporters and editors to plan daily news rundowns.
• Review scripts for clarity, accuracy, and on-air flow before broadcast.
• Coordinate with the bureau and ground-reporting team on story angles and updates.

Breaking News & Live Coverage

• Respond quickly and accurately to breaking news with timely on-air coverage.
• Handle live broadcasts under time pressure while maintaining composure and accuracy.
• Take ownership of challenging, fast-turnaround assignments as they arise.

Multi-Platform Delivery

• Tailor delivery and framing for the website, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, X (Twitter), and LinkedIn.
• Work with the digital and production teams to ensure content is engaging and platform-appropriate.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Communication & On-Camera

• Presentable, soft-spoken, and confident on camera.
• Very good communication skills in both Hindi and English — Hindi is mandatory.
• Strong script-writing ability.

Journalism & Editorial

• Strong reporting and news-writing skills, to support accurate, ground-level coverage and compelling storytelling.
• Broadcast journalism experience, including familiarity with newsroom workflows, ethical standards, and digital news formats.
• Genuine passion for journalism, with the drive to take on challenging assignments.

Networking & Digital Savvy

• Good connect and networking ability, for sourcing guests, leads, and stories.
• Working knowledge of social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
• Podcast hosting or interview experience.

Mindset & Availability

• Entrepreneurial mindset, with a strong sense of ownership over their beat and output.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, when news demands.

Educational Qualification

• Master's degree in Journalism recommended.
• Skills are mandatory, not the degree alone — strong on-air ability and relevant experience will be considered in place of a specific qualification.
• Degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, Media Studies, or a related field preferred.

Preferred Background

• Prior experience as an anchor, reporter, or broadcast journalist — digital or television news preferred.
• Familiarity with the Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand news landscape.
• Experience adapting on-air content for digital/social formats (YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, X).

Why Join TheHoHalla?

• Be the on-camera voice of a fast-growing, hyperlocal Hindi news platform covering Lucknow, Kanpur, and all of UP and Uttarakhand.
• Work inside a complete digital newsroom — alongside field reporters, anchors, web writers, video editors, and graphic designers.
• Build a genuine multi-platform presence, with your work reaching audiences on the website, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, X, and LinkedIn.
• Real room to grow — upwards and onwards — as the platform's digital and social presence expands.