News Editor - Podcast

Were Hiring: News Editor Podcast

Location: Noida, Sector 158

Work Mode: Work From Office

Experience: 8+ Years (Hardcore Newsroom Experience Mandatory)

Do you have the editorial instinct to turn complex news into compelling audio storytelling?

Were looking for a seasoned newsroom professional to lead our English News Podcast vertical someone who can transform daily headlines into sharp, insightful, and credible conversations that engage digital audiences.

As News Editor Podcast, you will drive the entire editorial lifecycle of our podcasts from ideation and guest curation to recording, narrative structure, and final publishing.

If you live and breathe news, understand global affairs, and can shape meaningful conversations that matter, this role is for you.

Role Overview

The News Editor Podcast will lead the editorial strategy and execution for our English podcast segment within the digital vertical.

This role requires deep newsroom experience, strong editorial authority, and exceptional storytelling ability to produce podcasts that deliver clarity, credibility, and impact.

You will work closely with anchors, reporters, and subject-matter experts to build high-quality news podcasts that inform, explain, and engage audiences.

Key Responsibilities

Editorial Leadership & Ideation

Drive podcast ideation aligned with major national and global news developments

Identify sharp, relevant, and high-impact themes for daily and weekly episodes

Ensure strong editorial depth, analytical rigour, and clarity of narrative

Maintain balance, neutrality, and journalistic credibility across all content

Guest Line-up & Research

Conceptualize and curate high-quality guest line-ups including policymakers, analysts, journalists, and domain experts

Conduct in-depth research and editorial background preparation for every episode

Prepare structured editorial briefs for anchors and contributors

Ensure all facts, data points, and references are verified and newsroom compliant

Production & Post-Production (Editorial Ownership)

Supervise podcast recordings to ensure tone, pace, and editorial sharpness

Guide the editorial style of episodes conversational, narrative-driven, debate-based, or explainer formats

Ensure post-production aligns with editorial intent, narrative flow, and audio clarity

Approve final cuts before publishing

Optimize titles, descriptions, and metadata for digital discoverability

Key Requirements

8+ years of hardcore newsroom experience (TV / Digital / Print)

Exceptional spoken and written English communication skills

Strong editorial judgment and deep understanding of national and international affairs

Experience in long-form storytelling, analytical formats, and narrative journalism

Ability to translate complex news into clear, engaging audio storytelling

High standards of editorial integrity, verification, and fact-checking discipline

Important:

Only candidates with newsroom experience will be considered.