Founding Director
Job Description
Rashtriya Samachar is looking for an experienced Media & News Leadership professional to lead its digital-first national news journey.
The organisation has a fully operational broadcast studio in Surat and is preparing to launch its 24×7 YouTube Live News channel, with a long-term vision of building a national satellite television news network.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the successful launch and operations of the 24×7 YouTube Live News platform.
• Build editorial, production, digital, technical & administrative teams.
• Establish newsroom SOPs, workflows, Assignment Desk and PCR/MCR processes.
• Drive audience growth, digital engagement and operational excellence.
• Plan and oversee expansion into Ahmedabad and Delhi.
• Coordinate technology, compliance, infrastructure and strategic planning for the future satellite TV network.
• Work directly with the Chairman on performance and expansion plans.
Ideal Candidate
• 15+ years of experience in television, digital or integrated news media leadership
• Proven experience in launching or scaling media operations
• Strong newsroom leadership and people management capabilities
• Ability to build high-performing teams and implement systems from the ground up
• Strong strategic thinking with a passion for journalism, innovation and institution building
Why This Opportunity?
This is not just a leadership position — it is an opportunity to build an organisation, shape its editorial culture, establish systems and lead the transformation from a YouTube Live News operation into a future national satellite television network.
If you have the vision to build, leadership to inspire and passion to shape the future of news, we would love to hear from you.
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