Anurag Varma appointed as chairperson of advisory wing, Editors Club of India

NEW DELHI: Anurag Varma has been appointed chairperson of the advisory wing of the Editors Club of India, adding seasoned editorial heft to the organisation at a time when journalism is under growing pressure.

The appointment letter was handed over by Amitabh Agnihotri, president of the Editors Club of India, who congratulated Varma and wished him a successful tenure. In his new role, Varma will focus on safeguarding the dignity, rights and independence of journalists across the country.

With a career spanning nearly three decades, Varma has worked across television, digital and newsroom leadership roles. He began at Zee TV in 1995, taking on key editorial responsibilities while maintaining a strong emphasis on public interest reporting. From 1997 to 2000, at DD News, he built a reputation as a reliable voice on national politics, governance and public affairs.

Between 2000 and 2007, Varma worked with Reliance Communications, where he played a pivotal role in bridging television news and emerging digital platforms. His longest stint followed at Times Digital, where he served as editor from 2007 to 2024, shaping digital journalism, strengthening social-first storytelling and amplifying national issues across Times Group platforms.

He later served as senior editor at Zee Digital, navigating the shifting dynamics of a rapidly evolving media ecosystem. Varma currently works as a consultant to leading media houses and appears regularly on news channels as a political analyst.

The appointment signals the Editors Club’s intent to anchor its advisory voice in experience, credibility and conviction. In an era of noise, Varma’s brief is clear: defend journalism’s core values and keep the profession honest, independent and relevant.