News Anchor & Producer - Short-Form

The Free Press Journal; Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to shape recurring segments

High visibility in digital media

Job summary

The Free Press Journal is seeking a Short-Form News Anchor & Producer in Mumbai with 2–5 years of digital journalism experience. The role involves anchoring news videos for YouTube Shorts and Instagram Reels, requiring strong on-camera presence and storytelling skills.

Candidates must research independently and craft engaging stories with a clear structure. This position offers real editorial responsibility and the chance to work in a fast-paced newsroom environment.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in digital journalism, video anchoring, or news media.
• Natural understanding of short-form pacing and structure.
• Ability to deliver news confidently without sounding performative.

Responsibilities

• Anchor short‑form news videos for YouTube Shorts and Instagram Reels.
• Research and script stories independently.
• Craft strong hooks within the first 3–5 seconds.

Skills

Digital journalism experience

Video anchoring

On-camera presence

Writing structured scripts

Understanding of current affairs

Job description

Free Press Journal

Experience: 2–5 years

Employment Type: Full-time

Working Days: Monday to Saturday (6 days a week)

About the Role

Free Press Journal is looking for a Short-Form News Anchor & Producer to lead its high-impact digital video output across platforms like YouTube Shorts and Instagram Reels. This role is designed for someone who understands that short-form is a distinct format—fast, sharp, structured, and attention‑driven.

What You Will Do

• Anchor short‑form news videos for YouTube Shorts and Instagram Reels
• Research and script stories independently
• Craft strong hooks within the first 3–5 seconds
• Break down complex stories into sharp, digestible format
• Collaborate with newsroom and editing team
• Adapt tone and structure for digital attention span
• Deliver daily short‑form output with speed and clarity
• Maintain editorial accuracy and credibility

What We’re Looking For

• 2–5 years of experience in digital journalism, video anchoring, or news media
• Strong on‑camera presence with high energy and clarity
• Natural understanding of short‑form pacing and structure
• Ability to write tight, structured scripts under deadline
• Comfort delivering news confidently without sounding performative
• Good understanding of current affairs
• Ability to balance credibility with engagement
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced newsroom environment

What Will Set You Apart

• Experience anchoring Shorts or Reels
• Ability to structure videos with strong opening hook
• Understanding of retention and pacing in short‑form video
• Clear diction and confident delivery
• Ability to produce multiple short videos daily

What This Role Is NOT

• Not a lifestyle influencer role
• Not a meme page role
• Not a teleprompter‑only position

Why Join Us

• Work with a legacy newsroom building a strong digital video presence
• High visibility on a fast‑growing short‑form platform
• Opportunity to shape recurring short‑form segment
• Real editorial responsibility from day one