Company Overview

LIVE Eye News Service (LENS) is a digital-first video news agency being developed to provide quick, verified and affordable news footage to television channels, digital publishers, YouTube channels, influencers and other content creators across India.

LENS will operate a nationwide network of reporters, correspondents and stringers. The Verification Editor will play a critical role in ensuring that footage submitted to the platform is authentic, properly sourced and editorially fit before it reaches the LENS marketplace.

Role Overview

As Bureau Chief, you will oversee daily editorial direction, field reporting, and breaking news coverage while driving top-tier journalistic quality.

What You'll Do
- Lead and manage the bureau's day-to-day editorial operations.
- Supervise News Reporters, Camera Operators, News Anchors, and field correspondents.
- Plan daily, weekly, and special news coverage in alignment with editorial priorities.
- Assign stories and monitor progress to ensure timely delivery.
- Ensure all news content is accurate, balanced, fact-checked,



and compliant with journalistic ethics.
- Oversee breaking news coverage and coordinate newsroom resources during emergencies.
- Review and approve news stories before publication or broadcast.
- Coordinate with the Editor, Producers, and Digital Team for content planning and execution.
- Build and maintain relationships with government departments, public officials, law enforcement agencies, corporate leaders, and other key stakeholders.
- Guide the team in developing exclusive stories, investigative reports, and special features.
- Mentor and train junior journalists to improve reporting quality and newsroom standards.
- Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and editorial policies.
- Prepare bureau performance reports and recommend operational improvements.

What We're Looking For
- 3–5 years of active journalism experience (digital or broadcast newsroom preferred).
- Degree in Journalism

📌 Bureau Chief (Bengaluru)
🏢 Live Eye News Service
📍 Bengaluru