Receptionist

About Us

The New Indian Express Group is one of India's oldest and largest media houses, founded by the Late Shri Ramnath Goenka. The New Indian Express Group is publishing Newspapers and Periodicals in the States of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, Orissa and the Union Territories of Puducherry, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Yanam and Lakshadweep. It brings out its publication of newspapers and periodicals from 33 Centers. It also has Marketing Offices in Kolkata, Mumbai and New Delhi.

The Company's publications include English Dailies viz. The New Indian Express and The Morning Standard and Sunday editions The Sunday Express and The Sunday Standard and weekly edition Indulge. The Morning Standard and The Sunday Standard are published in New Delhi. The company also brings out Tamil daily Dinamani and Samakalika Malayalam Varika, a weekly magazine in Malayalam.

The group sites are www.newindianexpress.com , www.dinamani.com , www.edexlive.com , www.samakalikamalayalam.com , www.malayalamvaarika.com , www.kannadaprabha.com , www.indulgexpress.com .

The Company is professionally managed, with well-qualified and experienced people holding charge of different Departments. The Company's publications are popular and command a large readership.

Position : Receptionist

Location : Chennai

Experience : 2 – 3 Years

Languages Required : Fluent in English, Tamil & Hindi

Industry Preference : Media / Publishing / Corporate Office

Role Summary :

The New Indian Express is seeking a confident, courteous, and service-oriented Receptionist who will act as the face of the organization. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the front desk operations, ensuring seamless coordination of visitor and communication flow, and assisting in general administrative duties — all while upholding and reflecting the professional standards of the organization.

Key Responsibilities :

• Manage the reception area with poise, efficiency, and professionalism.
• Greet and assist visitors, clients, and vendors in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Handle incoming phone calls, route them appropriately, and take accurate messages.
• Maintain visitor logs and uphold security and access protocols.
• Ensure the reception area, lobby, and waiting spaces are neat, organized, and reflect the organization’s image.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail / couriers and maintain relevant records.
• Assist in organizing meetings, scheduling appointments, and coordinating internal communication.
• Support HR / Admin teams with clerical tasks, data entry, documentation, and office supply management.
• Ensure that communication and conduct at the front desk align with the values and image of The New Indian Express.

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