Personal Assistant

Job Title: Personal Assistant

Function: Times of India | Reports to: Senior Editor | Location: Pune | Work mode: Onsite | Experience: 3-8 years

About Us

Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. (BCCL) is one of India's largest media conglomerates, with a legacy dating back to 1838 and a portfolio that includes The Times of India, The Economic Times, Mumbai Mirror, Navbharat Times, Maharashtra Times, and Vijay Karnataka. Across print, digital, branded content, out-of-home, and experiential platforms, BCCL combines trusted journalism, audience insight, and innovation to shape conversations at scale.

About the Hiring Function

The Times of India is the flagship publication of Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. It is the worlds largest English broadsheet daily newspaper and covers a wide range of news interests like political, business, sports, entertainment, lifestyle, etc. TOI is built on the key principle to question conventional wisdom and present a comprehensive perspective to the reader for the news around us. The TOI Editorial function is the driving force behind the generation of content that shapes the reader experience. With a focus on news and analysis, this function constantly endeavours to implement path-breaking ideas and drive value-creation innovations.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an organised and proactive Editorial Support / Personal Assistant to provide end-to-end administrative and coordination support to the Editorial team in the Pune office.

The position will be the sole Editorial support resource in the Pune office and will be responsible for ensuring smooth day-to-day administrative operations, coordination and documentation for the Editorial function. The role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, confidentiality and the ability to coordinate effectively with multiple stakeholders.

What you will do

• Supporting the Editorial Head & team with day-to-day coordination

• Managing official communication, records, data & duty rosters

• Coordinating with freelancers, stringers and internal stakeholders

• Handling payment vouchers, requisitions and operational requirements

• Supporting transport/night-drop and other Editorial activities

• Ensuring smooth and timely execution of day-to-day Editorial operations

Preferred candidate profile

• 3 to 8 years of experience in administrative support, executive assistance, personal assistance, Editorial coordination or a similar role.
• Prior experience in a media/news organisation, newsroom or corporate environment would be an advantage.
• Candidates with experience supporting senior stakeholders and managing multiple coordination activities will be preferred.

Education

Graduate in any discipline.

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility

BCCL is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and consider applicants without discrimination based on gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, caste, ethnicity, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Candidates who need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process may inform the recruiter.