INDIA TODAY GROUP

1. Application and resume screening

Candidates typically apply through Jobaaj or the India Today Group careers page, and recruiters shortlist profiles based on relevant journalism, content or functional experience. Published work samples or a portfolio often strengthen an editorial application.

2. Writing or skills test

For editorial and content roles, candidates typically complete a writing, editing or on-camera skills test to assess craft and news judgement. Technical and business roles instead take a functional skills assessment relevant to their domain.

3. Editorial or functional interview

A senior editor or department head evaluates subject knowledge, storytelling ability, or relevant technical or sales skills depending on the role. Candidates are usually asked to discuss a recent story or campaign they admired.

4. Panel discussion

Candidates may face a panel covering current affairs awareness, ethical judgement, and understanding of the group's brands and audiences. This round often explores how the candidate would prioritise a fast-breaking story across formats.

5. Managerial round

A senior manager assesses ownership, adaptability and fit with a fast-moving, multi-platform newsroom or business function. Interviewers look for comfort working under deadline pressure across TV, print and digital.

6. HR interview and offer

The final round covers compensation, work location and joining timelines, followed by an offer letter. Shift-based roles also confirm rostering expectations at this stage.

India Today Group typically runs three to four rounds for editorial, digital and business roles, with an additional panel step for senior or cross-platform positions.

Round 1: Writing or skills test

A 45-60 minute test typically evaluates writing, editing, video or on-camera skills relevant to the role applied for. Candidates are often given a short brief to turn into a story, script or campaign idea on the spot.

• News writing or headline framing exercise
• Basic fact-checking and editorial judgement questions
• Sample video or social-content framing task for digital roles

Round 2: Editorial or functional interview

A senior editor or department head conducts a 30-45 minute discussion on subject expertise, past bylines or projects, and platform understanding, often probing how the candidate sources and verifies information.

• Discussion of a recent story or beat of interest
• Understanding of TV, print and digital audience differences
• Approach to verifying a claim before publishing

Round 3: Panel round

A panel of senior editors or managers assesses current affairs awareness, ethics and cross-platform thinking, and may present a hypothetical editorial dilemma.

• Handling a sensitive or breaking-news scenario responsibly
• Familiarity with India Today Group's key brands and shows

Round 4: HR interview

The final round covers compensation, location, shift flexibility and joining formalities, typically lasting 20-30 minutes, along with a review of notice period.

• Comfort with news-cycle hours and shift rotations
• Salary expectations and notice period