Job Title: Digital Videos (English)
Location: Sector 158, Noida
Experience: 8+ years in digital news media
Joining: Immediate joiners or those available within 1530 days preferred
About the Role
We are seeking a seasoned and driven Lead Digital Videos (English) to lead our Digital Video vertical. This role demands a strong editorial instinct, a digital-first mindset, and the ability to guide a team of correspondents, editors, and producers in creating engaging, timely, and high-quality video content.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership to the Digital Video team with a sharp digital-first editorial approach.
- Track and respond swiftly to the news cycle across multiple beats, identifying video opportunities with a strong visual and storytelling sense.
- Stay aligned with emerging trends in digital video formats, storytelling innovations, and platform algorithms (YouTube, Instagram, Reels, Shorts, etc.).
- Lead the end-to-end video content creation process from ideation and scripting to final video production and publishing.
- Exhibit excellent scriptwriting skills tailored for fast-paced, digital news consumption.
- Collaborate effectively with visualization, editing, and graphic design teams to deliver impactful and visually engaging videos.
- Ensure editorial accuracy, speed, and creativity, especially during breaking news events.
- Foster a high-performance culture by mentoring and managing a team of video journalists and producers.
- Maintain consistency, tone, and branding across all digital video content.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in digital journalism or video production, preferably in a newsroom setting.
- Strong background in news reporting, scriptwriting, video editing, and visual storytelling for digital platforms.
- Demonstrated experience in leading teams and managing editorial workflows under tight deadlines.
- Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken.
- Prior experience with graphic/video editing tools and content management systems is a plus.
- A news-first attitude with a keen understanding of the digital audience and storytelling techniques.
