Video Journalist

Lokmat Media Pvt. Ltd; Mumbai; On-site; INR 279,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

Lokmat Media Pvt. Ltd invites a skilled Video Journalist for Lokmat Times.com in English to cover Maharashtra politics and Mumbai news. You will identify newsworthy developments, create engaging video content, and collaborate with editorial and digital teams to deliver timely coverage from the field.

The role requires on-ground reporting, strong interviewing skills, and proficiency in mobile journalism with basic editing. English fluency is mandatory, Marathi is optional.

Qualifications

• Experience in video journalism, reporting, or digital news.
• Strong understanding of Maharashtra politics and current affairs.
• Excellent communication and interviewing skills.
• Comfortable appearing on camera and reporting from the field.
• Knowledge of mobile journalism, video shooting, and basic editing is preferred.
• Fluency in English – mandate and Marathi is optional.

Responsibilities

• Cover Maharashtra politics, elections, government policies, and civic issues.
• Conduct on-ground reporting, interviews, and political interactions.
• Shoot and present video stories, byte-based reports, short-form and long form news videos.
• Research, develop story ideas, and write scripts for video content.
• Coordinate with the editorial and digital teams to deliver timely news coverage.
• Stay updated on political developments and breaking news across Maharashtra.

Skills

Video journalism

Field reporting

Interviews

Video shooting

Video editing basics

English fluency

Marathi language (optional)

Job description

Job Description: Video Journalist - Lokmat Times.com– English

Role Overview

We are looking for a Video Journalist with a strong understanding of Maharashtra politics, current affairs, and the Mumbai news landscape. The candidate should be capable of identifying newsworthy developments and creating engaging video content for digital platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Cover Maharashtra politics, elections, government policies, and civic issues.
• Conduct on-ground reporting, interviews, and political interactions.
• Shoot and present video stories, byte-based reports, short-form and long form news videos.
• Research, develop story ideas, and write scripts for video content.
• Coordinate with the editorial and digital teams to deliver timely news coverage.
• Stay updated on political developments and breaking news across Maharashtra.

Requirements

• Experience in video journalism, reporting, or digital news.
• Strong understanding of Maharashtra politics and current affairs.
• Excellent communication and interviewing skills.
• Comfortable appearing on camera and reporting from the field.
• Knowledge of mobile journalism, video shooting, and basic editing is preferred.
• Fluency in English – mandate and Marathi is optional.