STAR News has initiated the largest journalist trainee programme in the Indian news channel industry. The channel has recently recruited and trained a batch of 20 trainees in each and every aspect of news channel operation.

This batch of 20 trainees has been recruited from the campuses of some of India's leading schools of journalism like the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Asian College of Journalism etc.

These trainees were selected on the basis of their performance in a written test and two rounds of interviews. Subsequently, they were put through a rigorous five week training programme before they begun their duties.

The training programme comprises well-knit, integrated modules aimed at rotating the trainees through the various departments and functions like reporting, script-writing, editing & packaging, broadcasting, sales and marketing.

The initiative is part of STAR News###SQ### endeavour to infuse and cultivate fresh talent.