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1. Online application

Candidates typically apply through Jobaaj or NDTV's careers page for editorial, production, digital or business roles, based on relevant qualifications, portfolio or prior media experience. Applications for editorial roles are usually reviewed along with writing samples or a reel.

2. Resume screening and writing or skills test

For editorial and content roles, a written or video-editing test typically evaluates language skills, news judgment and storytelling ability under time constraints. Technical and digital roles may instead face a role-specific skills assessment at this stage.

3. Panel interview with the editorial or department team

A panel typically assesses awareness of current affairs, domain expertise and how candidates approach fast-moving news situations, along with technical skills for production or digital roles. Candidates are often asked to critique or improve a sample news piece.

4. Interview with senior editors or department heads

For mid to senior roles, a further discussion with senior editorial or business leadership typically probes judgment, leadership and alignment with the newsroom's editorial standards. This round often explores how a candidate has handled a high-pressure story in the past.

5. HR discussion and offer

The final stage covers compensation, shift and location details, and joining formalities before an offer letter is issued. Candidates are also briefed on reporting team and expected working hours.

6. Onboarding

Once the offer is accepted, new joiners typically go through induction covering NDTV's editorial guidelines, systems and newsroom workflows before starting their role.

NDTV's hiring process typically has three to four stages for editorial and production roles, with an added technical assessment for digital and engineering positions.

Round 1: Writing or skills test

A timed test typically checks language proficiency, news writing or editing skills, and awareness of current events relevant to the role applied for.

• Writing or rewriting a short news story
• Spotting factual or grammatical errors in copy
• Basic questions on recent national and international news

Round 2: Panel interview with the department team

A 30-45 minute panel interview typically evaluates domain knowledge, on-the-job scenarios and how you would handle a breaking news situation.

• Handling a live reporting error on air
• Verifying facts quickly under deadline pressure
• Discussion of prior work samples or portfolio

Round 3: Interview with senior editors or leadership

For select roles, a discussion with senior editorial or business leadership typically assesses judgment, ethics and long-term fit within the newsroom.

• Balancing speed and accuracy in reporting
• Handling sensitive or controversial stories
• Career goals within journalism or media

Round 4: HR interview

A final round typically covers compensation, working hours and shift flexibility, closing with a discussion on joining timelines.

• Why you want to work at NDTV
• Discussion of salary and shift preferences
• Questions on willingness to travel for assignments