Anchor & Creative Journalist (Female)

Heronex is Odisha’s first youth-led media innovation company, powering next-gen journalism through its flagship brands Utkal Pratidin and Straight X. We mix credible news, bold opinions, and creative storytelling to reach millions of viewers every month.

We’re looking for a female Anchor & Creative Journalist who is energetic, bilingual (Odia & English), and passionate about journalism with a creative edge.

What You’ll Do

• Anchor live shows, interviews, podcasts, and news explainers in both Odia & English.
• Create trending short-form content (reels, shorts, byte-sized journalism) with a creative storytelling approach.
• Conduct in-depth research on political, social, cultural, and business topics.
• Write scripts, copies, and storyboards with a mix of journalistic credibility and youth appeal.
• Collaborate with video editors, graphic designers, and reporters to bring stories to life.
• Represent Heronex / Straight X as a public face & voice across events, debates, and special shows.

What We’re Looking For

• Female candidate with fluent Odia & English communication skills.
• Strong anchoring & presentation skills (confident on-camera personality).
• Passion for creative journalism (storytelling beyond headlines).
• Ability to research & analyze complex issues and present them in a simple, engaging way.
• Background in mass communication/journalism preferred (freshers with talent also welcome).
• Bonus: Interest in digital media trends, podcasts, or influencer-style content.

Perks

• Become the face of Straight X & Heronex shows.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact, youth-driven journalism projects.
• Work with a creative, energetic team shaping Odisha’s media future.
• Salary & perks based on talent + performance.

How to Apply

Send us a video sample (anchoring/presentation) + resume at Utkalpratidin@gmail.com with subject line:
“Application – Anchor & Creative Journalist (Female)”

⚡ This role is not just a job — it’s a chance to be part of a movement in new-age Odia journalism.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person