A trend-setter in its space, Network18 Media and Investments Ltd is one of the largest media conglomerates with diversified but synergistic interests in Television with its bouquet of fifty channels in India and thirteen international channels, besides filmed entertainment, digital content, magazines, digital commerce and allied businesses. Network18 is promoted by Independent Media Trust of which Reliance Industries is the sole beneficiary. TV18 Broadcast ltd, a subsidiary of Network18 manages its primary business of broadcasting. TV18 runs the largest news network in India, spanning business news, general news and regional news channels.
Indicative process.Network 18 does not publish its hiring process. The stages below describe the pattern normally followed for this kind of role and employer – they are a general guide, not this company’s stated process, and they are not based on a published source. Rounds vary by role, experience level and year.
Network 18 operates in Media, broadcasting and digital publishing. Its hiring is not published, but recruitment for roles of this kind normally follows these stages:
Online assessment – Aptitude and logical reasoning plus a coding section (data structures, algorithms and one or two programming problems).
Technical interview – Programming fundamentals, core computer-science subjects and a walkthrough of your projects.
Second technical or design round – Deeper problem solving; system or low-level design for experienced candidates.
Managerial round – Role fit, ownership and how you approach problems.
HR round – Behavioural questions, compensation, location and notice period.
The number of rounds varies with seniority: entry-level hiring is usually shorter, while senior roles add further interviews. Confirm the actual process with the recruiter for the role you are applying to.
(ESTIMATE, not a company-published figure — typical market range ₹20 L – ₹38 L/yr for this role in this sector (mid-size employer). Actual pay varies widely by location, skills and individual negotiation)
Manager
Experience: 5 - 9 years yrs
₹ 15.5 Lakhs/year
(ESTIMATE, not a company-published figure — typical market range ₹11 L – ₹20 L/yr for this role in this sector (mid-size employer). Actual pay varies widely by location, skills and individual negotiation)
Senior Executive
Experience: 2 - 5 years yrs
₹ 8.5 Lakhs/year
(ESTIMATE, not a company-published figure — typical market range ₹6 L – ₹11 L/yr for this role in this sector (mid-size employer). Actual pay varies widely by location, skills and individual negotiation)
Executive - Creative / Media
Experience: 0 - 2 years yrs
₹ 4.5 Lakhs/year
(ESTIMATE, not a company-published figure — typical market range ₹3 L – ₹6 L/yr for this role in this sector (mid-size employer). Actual pay varies widely by location, skills and individual negotiation)
Network 18 employs approximately Approx. 4,900. Headcount figures move over time and are indicative.
Is Network 18 a public or private company?
Ownership: Majority-owned by Reliance Industries (NSE/BSE listed).
Who is the CEO of Network 18?
As recorded on this profile, Rahul Joshi (Managing Director, CEO & Group Editor-in-Chief) leads Network 18. Leadership can change - check the company's own site for the current position holder.