Reporter

About the Hiring Function

Bangalore Times is the city supplement of The Times of India, catering to the vibrant, cosmopolitan audience of Bengaluru. Bangalore Times brings together the best of celebrity news, entertainment, fashion, food, nightlife, and local events, with a strong focus on youth culture, pop trends, and the city’s evolving social landscape. It also plays a key role in spotlighting the Kannada film and TV industry, making it a cultural touchstone for Bengaluru's entertainment landscape.

Roles & Responsibilities: -

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic reporter with a strong grasp of language and storytelling to cover entertainment, lifestyle, and city-related news. The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of Kannada and South Indian cinema and the ability to report timely, engaging, and exclusive stories in a multimedia-first newsroom environment.

Reporter with the following skills:

• A good command over language, and writing style
• Ability to sniff out stories that come under topics like entertainment, city and lifestyle
• An understand of local (Kannada) and south cinema, preferably with reporting experience on the Kannada film and TV industry
• Ability to execute stories within stipulated deadlines
• Multimedia skills pertaining to video making
• Understands social media trends and how to capitalize on them
• Ability to work on pages - editing, proofing within stipulated deadlines

Educational Qualifications

Graduation degree in any discipline preferably in English with degree or diploma in journalism/mass communication

Years of Experience: 1 to 2 years