Job Description

SPORTS ANCHOR / HOST (Athlete-Anchor Role)

Role:

Sports Anchor / Host

Location:

Mumbai (Hybrid + Travel for shoots/events)

Experience Required:

1-3 years

Preferred Background:

A content creator with knowledge of sports - need not have played professional level/s.

Industry:

Sports Media, Events, Digital Content

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ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a dynamic

Sports Anchor & Host

who will become the face of our sports storytelling platform. A person who can not only host interviews and panel discussions, but also understand the mindset, journey, and emotions of athletes -- because they have lived it themselves.

This role is perfect for:

Athletes who can host Hosts who are athletes Fitness/sports creators who are natural communicators
The anchor will interview athletes, host our signature event IPs, lead talk shows, and appear across all our video content.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES1. On-Camera Hosting

Host interviews with athletes, coaches, sports experts Lead conversational shows, talk-format series, and panel discussions Present short-form and mid-form sports segments Create engaging intros/outros for episodes Deliver powerful voiceovers when required

2. Athlete-Centric Storytelling

Bring out emotional, personal, and inspiring stories from athletes Ask intelligent, insightful questions based on sports realities Build comfort and rapport with athletes during shoots Understand the psychology and grind of sports to create authentic conversations

3. Event Hosting

Duties include:

Engaging the crowd Running live panels Player introductions Live interactions and screen and stage presence

4. Content Creation

Collaborate with the Content Lead to ideate show formats Shoot short-form monologues, reactions, and sports insights Participate in challenges, fun sports segments, and social content Suggest athlete guests, stories, and narrative angles

5. Pre-Production & Research

Research athletes before interviews Prepare question lists and show scripts Understand the format and tone of each content segment Attend rehearsals and creative discussions

6. Brand Collaboration

Feature in branded content integrations Host sponsor segments Represent the brand at media interactions
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SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Must-Have

Outstanding on-camera presence Confident, engaging communication Strong grasp over English + Hindi (Marathi optional but major plus) Ability to connect naturally with athletes Prior experience as a host OR natural ability to host Athletic background (professional, semi-professional, state/district-level, or strong fitness discipline) Ability to think on feet and improvise Comfortable with travel & flexible shoot timings

Bonus Skills

Commentary skills Knowledge of Indian sports ecosystem Social media influence (bonus but not required) Ability to host in multiple languages Experience in podcasting, vlogging, or panel moderation Appealing camera confidence + photogenic personality
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QUALIFICATION

Background can include:

Former or current athlete (any sport) TV presenter RJ / VJ Sports creator / influencer Media & communication graduate Theatre/acting background (if blended with sports experience)
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person