Anchor

CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY · Punjab, India

Job Purpose

To serve as the official face and voice of Chandigarh University's major institutional events by delivering engaging, professional, and high-energy stage presentations while ensuring seamless audience engagement, protocol adherence, and coordination with event stakeholders.

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:

• Bachelor's 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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