Anchor

Job Purpose Key Responsibilities

• Anchor university-level events including Convocations, Orientation Programmes, Cultural Festivals, Academic Conferences, Sports Events, Award Ceremonies, VIP Visits, and National/International Conferences.
• Conduct live stage hosting with confidence, professionalism, and excellent audience engagement.
• Adapt anchoring style according to the nature of the event (formal, ceremonial, academic, cultural, entertainment, etc.).
• Script Development
• Prepare and customize event scripts, stage flow, cue sheets, and announcements.
• Coordinate with event managers, protocol teams, and organizing departments to ensure script accuracy.
• Research speakers, guests, and event highlights for impactful introductions.
• Work closely with the Event Production Team, Technical Team, Hospitality Team, Branding Team, and Protocol Team.
• Coordinate backstage activities and ensure smooth event transitions.
• Maintain event timelines and stage discipline.
• Deliver announcements with excellent diction, pronunciation, voice modulation, and stage presence.
• Handle unexpected situations on stage confidently.
• Engage audiences through interactive sessions wherever appropriate.
• Ensure proper introduction and acknowledgment of dignitaries as per protocol.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism during high-profile events.
• Represent Chandigarh University in an exemplary manner.
• Maintain repository of scripts, event reports, and stage documentation.
• Support rehearsals and event dry runs.
• Participate in planning meetings and post-event reviews.

Qualifications Skills

• Bachelors Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Theatre, Performing Arts, Public Relations, Event Management, English, or any relevant discipline.
• Postgraduate qualification in Mass Communication/Event Management shall be preferred.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in live event anchoring.
• Experience in universities, media houses, event management companies, corporate events, or television/radio hosting will be preferred.
• Portfolio of anchoring videos is mandatory.
• Excellent public speaking and presentation skills.
• Strong command over English and Hindi (Punjabi will be an added advantage).
• Script writing and editing.
• Event protocol knowledge.
• Stage management.
• Basic understanding of audio-visual equipment and event production.

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