Location: Bengaluru
South First is looking for a video editor who possesses a keen eye for detail and has a creative flair.
Collaborate with journalists and producers to conceptualise and execute video content.
Edit raw footage into polished videos.
Keep ahead of emerging trends and technologies in video editing to enhance the quality and impact of our content.
At least 2 years experience as a video editor in a news or media organisation.
Proficiency in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, or similar programs.
Strong storytelling abilities and a keen understanding of narrative structure.
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines.
Familiarity with copyright laws and ethical considerations related to news production.
To apply, send your CV and cover letter to careers@thesouthfirst.com with the subject line ‘Application for Video Editor’. Share work samples in the mail. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Location: Chennai
South First is looking for an enthusiastic reporter/freelancer to write about the Tamil film industry. The ideal candidate must have at least 3 years of experience in writing critical reviews, industry updates, analyses, and interviews.
File exclusive interviews with celebrities and technicians.
Cover industry-related press meets and events.
Track updates constantly and identify stories that need focus and perspective.
Present stories in multi-media format, including text, audio-visual, and interactive tools.
Coordinate with the editorial desk to ensure factual, clean, and easy-to-comprehend news reports.
Must have at least 3 years of experience in reporting for newspapers or digital media.
Ability to track news from multiple sources — offline and online.
Proficiency in the regional language.
Basic camera and video presentation skills.
South First encourages candidates from marginalised communities to apply.
To apply, send your CV and cover letter to careers@thesouthfirst.com with the subject line ‘Application for reporter (Movies)’. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Location: Hyderabad/Bengaluru. (Working remotely may be considered.)
Bettering articles for style, facts, language, structure, perspective, and sensibilities.
Coordinating with reporters to add value to reported stories.
Adding background to provide context to news stories.
Curating news stories quickly in a comprehensible manner.
Presenting news in a digital-friendly and reader-friendly format.
Ideate for better presentation with use of graphics, images, data.
Adding heft to stories with quotes from analysts, experts.
Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience either on a digital or newspaper desk.
Must have excellent command over English.
Should be equipped to write quick and clean copies on routine news stories.
Must be familiar with/willing to learn WordPress and components of digital publishing like SEO, tagging, URL construction, and reading analytics
Location: Chennai, Kochi, Hyderabad
Break exclusive stories that compel follow-ups, action, and impact.
Track news constantly and identify stories that need more focus, perspective.
Use RTI, documents, government data and policies to develop stories.
Focus on South-centric reportage and analyses.
Present stories in multi-media format, including text, audio-visual, and interactive tools.
Coordinate with the editorial desk to ensure factual, clean, and easy-to-comprehend news reports.
Must have at least 3 years of experience in reporting.
A penchant for in-depth, investigative and ground reportage.
Ability to track news from multiple sources — offline and online.
Proficiency in the regional language.
Basic camera and video presentation skills.
Ability to dabble in multiple beats.