Company: Rashtriya Samachar
Location: Surat, Gujarat
Job Type: Full-time
Experience Required: 15+ Years
Industry: Broadcast Media / Television / Digital News
About Rashtriya Samachar
Rashtriya Samachar is a rapidly growing media organization with a fully operational broadcast studio in Surat. We are launching a 24×7 YouTube Live News Channel as the first phase of our ambitious vision to build a nationally recognized satellite television news network.
We are looking for an experienced and visionary Director to lead this journey by establishing systems, building high-performing teams, and driving strategic growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the successful launch and day-to-day operations of a 24×7 Live News Channel.
- Build and manage editorial, production, digital, technical, and administrative teams.
- Develop newsroom workflows, SOPs, assignment desk operations, PCR/MCR processes, and quality standards.
- Drive audience growth across digital platforms through innovative content strategies.
- Establish operational excellence across editorial and broadcast functions.
- Work closely with the Chairman to execute the company's long-term growth strategy.
- Lead the expansion of operations into Ahmedabad and Delhi.
- Prepare the organization for its transition into a satellite television news network.
- Build a high-performance culture with strong leadership and accountability.
Required Qualifications
- 15+ years of leadership experience in Television, Broadcast, Digital News, or Media.
- Proven experience in launching or scaling a news channel or media operation.
- Strong expertise in newsroom management and editorial leadership.
- Experience in building and leading cross-functional teams.
- Excellent strategic planning, operational management, and decision-making skills.
- Strong understanding of digital media, broadcast operations, and audience engagement.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic media environment.
Preferred Background:
Candidates currently working or who have worked with organizations such as:
- TV9 Network
- Zee Media
- Network18
- Republic Media
- India TV
- NDTV
- ABP Network
- Times Now
- CNBC TV18
- Regional Television News Channels
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to build a national media brand from the ground up.
- Lead one of India's most ambitious digital-first news initiatives.
- Direct reporting to the Chairman with significant strategic ownership.
- Build your own leadership team and define the organization's culture.
- Drive the transition from a digital news platform to a national satellite television network.
- Attractive compensation package based on experience.
Pay: From ₹2,000,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
