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Sadhna Media Private Limited

Channel Editor

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Job Description

About Aaryan TV

Aaryan TV is a Hindi news satellite channel committed to delivering credible, fast, and impactful news to viewers across India. The channel focuses on national, regional, political, social, and public-interest stories with strong ground reporting and responsible journalism.

Job Title: Channel Editor

Channel: Aaryan TV

Location: Noida

Experience: 2-5 years

Employment Type: Full-time

Role Summary

The Channel Editor will be the editorial head of Aaryan TV, responsible for shaping the channel's news agenda, maintaining editorial integrity, driving TRPs, and ensuring smooth 247 newsroom operations. This role demands sharp news sense, leadership under pressure, and deep understanding of Hindi news viewership.

Key Responsibilities

Editorial Leadership

  • Define daily and long-term editorial strategy for the channel
  • Decide news priorities, headlines, debates, and special coverage
  • Approve scripts, rundowns, tickers, promos, and breaking news content
  • Ensure accuracy, balance, and ethical journalism standards

Newsroom Operations

  • Lead 247 newsroom operations including breaking news & live coverage
  • Coordinate with Assignment Desk, Output Desk, Producers & Bureau Chiefs
  • Ensure timely bulletins and smooth show execution
  • Handle crisis editorial decisions during sensitive news situations

Programming & Content Strategy

  • Oversee prime-time debates, special shows, and election coverage
  • Develop new formats and innovative Hindi news programming
  • Analyze TRP data and viewer feedback to improve content performance

Team Management

  • Lead anchors, producers, reporters, copy editors, and video editors
  • Mentor editorial teams and maintain performance discipline
  • Conduct editorial reviews and content quality audits

Compliance & Ethics

  • Ensure adherence to NBDSA, I&B Ministry guidelines, and channel policies
  • Prevent legal, regulatory, and reputational risks
  • Coordinate with legal team on sensitive stories

Qualifications & Skills

  • Degree in Journalism / Mass Communication / Media Studies
  • 2-5 years of experience in Hindi news television
  • Prior experience as Output Editor / Managing Editor / Senior Editor preferred
  • Strong command over Hindi language (spoken & written)
  • Excellent news judgment and decision-making skills
  • Proven leadership in high-pressure live broadcast environments

Preferred Skills

  • Experience handling elections, political debates & ground reporting
  • Strong understanding of Hindi news audience & TRP dynamics
  • Digital-first mindset (integration with YouTube, social media, web news)

What We Offer

  • Senior editorial leadership role
  • Competitive salary as per industry standards
  • Opportunity to shape editorial direction of a growing Hindi news channel
  • Fast-paced, impact-driven newsroom environment

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Job ID: 142123923