Podcast Host (Urdu) / On-Camera Presenter

Baatcheet is an emerging Urdu conversation podcast that explores everyday life topics such as loneliness, family pressure, work, relationships, and the unspoken thoughts people often keep to themselves. The show features an unscripted, respectful, and guest-centered format, recorded in a dedicated studio. Episodes are published in full on YouTube, with shorter clips shared on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube Shorts. We are seeking a warm and curious host who can create a safe and welcoming environment for guests to open up and share their stories.

Key Responsibilities
- Host and record approximately 15 episodes per month, averaging 3 to 4 episodes weekly.
- Conduct brief pre-interview calls with each guest prior to recording sessions.
- Collaborate with the producer to prepare questions, while selecting follow-up questions spontaneously during recordings.
- Adhere strictly to the established consent and safety protocols for every guest interaction.
- Review episode edits and social media clip selections with guests before publication.
- Record introductions, conclusions, and promotional clips tailored for social media platforms.
- Participate actively in planning episode themes and curating guest lists.

Required Qualifications
- Fluency in Urdu, with the ability to naturally switch to Punjabi or English when appropriate.
- Confident and natural presence on camera; experience in hosting, presenting, acting, radio, or content creation is advantageous, but a strong audition is prioritized over formal credentials.
- Exceptional listening skills, demonstrating calmness, empathy, and comfort with moments of silence.
- Emotional maturity in handling sensitive topics, maintaining clear professional boundaries.
- Reliable and organized, with the ability to work from the studio located in Rawalpindi/Islamabad on recording days.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
- An interest in Urdu literature, poetry, and culture is considered a valuable asset.
- Compensation ranges from Rs 50,000 to Rs 60,000 per month, depending on experience.
- Access to a fully equipped, professionally set-up studio with camera and audio equipment.
- A clear and thorough consent and safety protocol to ensure respectful and secure guest interactions.
- Opportunity to contribute creatively to a new show in its early stages of growth.

Please note, this role is focused on conversation and storytelling; it is not a counseling or treatment position. The host is not expected to provide medical or psychological advice.

Applicants are invited to submit a two-minute video introducing themselves in Urdu. In the video, please share three questions you would ask a stranger about a difficult week in their life and explain why you chose those questions. Include links to any previous hosting or content creation work. This is an in-person role based in Rawalpindi/Islamabad.