Even in print, barring a few major national players, most outlets struggle to stay afloat as is evident in the shrinking weight of the newspapers delivered at your doorstep on most days. Yet, there are those ‘small’ newspapers that continue to buck the global trend with their robust content and local connect. Vincent D’Souza, owner-editor of the Mylapore Times, a weekly English newspaper focusing on just a four-square-kilometre area in south-central Chennai, is one of those rare journalists who stuck to hyper-local journalism for over three decades now despite beginning his career at larger media outlets with national outreach. He believes that small newspapers – Vincent insists on not labelling his product as a community newspaper because he isn’t interested in associating it with any specific community – although often overlooked, still have a lot of potential in India but there are not enough professionals to run them well. “Most small newspapers do not take their

The Collective Newsroom, media partner and content provider for BBC News' Indian-language websites, is hiring a reporter based in Chennai for BBC News Tamil.   The reporter's responsibilities include covering stories for the Tamil audience, selecting and compiling material, on-air reporting, collaborating with other reporters, and creating engaging content aligned with strategic objectives. Adherence to the BBC's health and safety policy is essential.   Ideal candidates should possess production skills, a strong on-screen presence, and proficiency in audience engagement tools and strategy. They should excel in communication, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.   Interested individuals can submit their resumes through the firm's LinkedIn page before May 9, 2024, for consideration.    

Mid Day is looking for a Sub Editor (Entertainment) for an on-site position in Mumbai. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ideating, pitching, planning, reporting, writing, copy-editing, and publishing online entertainment content while adhering to SEO best practices.  They will also revise print entertainment content for SEO compliance, assist in creating entertainment schedules and plans, monitor social media trends, and coordinate with various teams.   The candidate should possess exceptional English writing and editing skills, a strong understanding of the digital entertainment media space, and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Previous experience in mainstream print or digital media, along with multimedia reporting capabilities, is required.   Interested candidates can email their CV to reshma.krishnan@mid-day.com.   

Republic World is looking for a talented Senior News Editor-Output Desk to join their team. Apart from coordinating with reporters on the ground, the Senior News Editor on Republic TV’s Output Desk in Noida will be expected to play a dual role in ensuring all inputs on the channel are incorporated, and be a gatekeeper on a real-time 24/7 basis. The ideal candidate is expected to have at least a decade's experience in newsroom.  Republic TV has announced a mass recruitment drive across broadcast news roles for its Noida office.     

Dinesh Sharma, a seasoned media professional with over 26 years of experience in the news broadcasting industry, has assumed the role of consulting editor at News24, Influencing India confirmed.  In a recent LinkedIn post, Sharma expressed his excitement about this new opportunity, stating, "Starting new innings with #News24. Need your good wishes as always. #Thanks."  With a background as an Editor at Zee Media Corporation Limited, Sharma is regarded as one of the first-generation television journalists in India, driven by a passion to drive meaningful change through journalism.  Throughout his career, he has led regional channels such as Zee Delhi-NCR Haryana and Zee Punjab and Himachal. His expertise encompasses editorial leadership, storytelling, and strategic campaign management, focusing on social issues such as anti-drug campaigns and clean water initiatives.  From covering political battlegrounds to conducting investigative reports on terrorism and corruption, Sharma

To commemorate World Art Day, Times of India Metro Supplements has launched the 'My City. My Art.' challenge, inviting artists of all backgrounds to creatively envision their cities. The contest aims to spotlight artistic talent and reimagine cities through art.  In a statement to the press, Actor Rituparna Sengupta, an art enthusiast and jury member, praised the initiative, stating, "As an art lover, it's a wonderful initiative, and I'm delighted to participate."   Joining her on the jury is another actor Pranitha Subhash, who expressed excitement about the platform, noting the need for more opportunities for artists to showcase their creativity and inspire others.  The jury also includes Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash (Delhi), Ragesh Bapat (Mumbai), Dnyanada Ramtirthkar and Saurabh Gokhale (Pune), Aarohi Patel (Ahmedabad),   Janani (Chennai), Samyukta Hornad (Bengaluru), and Prince Cecil (Hyderabad).  Submissions for 'My City. My Art.' are open until April 30, 2024.

New Delhi Times, a weekly newspaper, is looking for reporters to join their team.   The organisation seeks enthusiastic reporters with proven experience in the ability to contribute timely and accurate news, a skilled writer with a passion for the job capable of both informing and entertaining their readers.  The ideal candidate must have proficiency in conducting research to uncover significant news, interpreting data, retain awareness of the readers, investigate leads and keep abreast on news developments, and covering events.  Interested candidates can apply for the position through the company's LinkedIn page.