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BBC, ITV, Guardian to organise Media Careers Information Day
MUMBAI: So you want to be a TV presenter? Journalist? Scriptwriter? Web producer? Radio DJ in the UK? Step this way.
Hundreds of media industry hopefuls will descend on the ExCel Exhibition Centre. The event takes place in the UK on 20 October.
The London Media Careers Information Day is being sponsored by the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Skillset, the University of the Arts and The Guardian.
Activities on offer will include exhibition stands and presentations/workshops on a range of media industry related topics. As well as the sponsors, exhibitors will include production companies, training providers and a host of other organisations that can give sound advice on how to make that first break.
There will also be hands-on activities and the chance to talk informally with well known presenters from TV and radio. The event is open to anyone interested in a career in the media industry and is especially aimed at those aged 16+, sixth-formers, students in further and higher education and job changers in the London area and beyond.
The BBC’s head of recruitment communications, Roger Hammett said, “No matter what aspect of the media industry you’re interested in, you will find it here. It is the only event that will bring together as many and varied representatives of the media under one roof in this area this year. So there will be no better opportunity to get your career in the media off to a great head start.”
Digital
The Indian Express appoints Nandagopal Rajan as CEO Digital & Shobhit Singhal as chief technology and product officer
Longtime editor steps up to lead next phase of growth and storytelling
NEW DELHI: The The Indian Express has announced a major leadership reshuffle in its digital division, naming veteran journalist Nandagopal Rajan as chief executive officer (Digital), while also bringing in Shobhit Singhal as chief technology and product officer.
Rajan, who has been with the organisation for over a decade, steps into the role after serving as chief operating officer and earlier as editor of new media. His journey with the company dates back to 2013, when the digital team was a compact setup. Today, it has expanded into a multi-city operation with over 500 employees, reflecting the rapid evolution of the publisher’s online presence.
In a note announcing his new role, Rajan said, “Stepping into the role of CEO of The Indian Express Digital, I am very aware that it is not about a title. It is about responsibility to the vision, to the belief that we must always be content-led, and to every reader who expects credible journalism from us.”
He also acknowledged the contributions of leadership figures such as Anant Goenka and George Varghese, while crediting Sanjay Sindhwani for building a strong foundation for future growth.
In parallel, the company has appointed Shobhit Singhal to lead its consumer product and technology functions, overseeing engineering, design, marketing, growth and subscriptions. Singhal brings extensive experience across digital product ecosystems, having previously worked with platforms such as Disney+ Hotstar and Moloco, and also serving on advisory initiatives with Google.
Singhal’s mandate will focus on strengthening user experience and scaling the publication’s digital offerings, as competition intensifies across India’s online news and media landscape.
The dual appointments signal a sharper focus on technology-led storytelling and product innovation at The Indian Express, as it continues to expand its digital footprint.
With seasoned newsroom leadership and a product-first strategy now aligned, the organisation appears set to push into its next phase of digital growth while staying rooted in its editorial core.
