Talent Acquisition Apprentice (Sourcing Specialist) | 6-months duration at jiostar

Job Summary   In this role, you will support sourcing and talent mapping for the Entertainment business, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality talent. You will assist recruiters in sourcing from existing talent pools and mapping potential candidates across job portals     About the Team   The HR team brings together a diverse and driven group of talent strategists, culture builders, and people champions. They partner deeply across the business to attract, develop, and retain the industry’s best — while crafting a workplace where creativity, agility, and inclusion thrive. From hiring cutting-edge media talent to enabling growth, the team serves as the backbone of the company’s vision and ambition. Key Responsibilities • Support candidate sourcing through job portals (Naukri, LinkedIn) and internal databases • Assist in talent mapping for key roles across business units • Build and maintain a structured talent pipeline for ongoing and future hiring needs • Conduct initial profile screening to assess role fit based on defined criteria • Coordinate with recruiters to share shortlisted profiles and gather feedback • Maintain accurate candidate data and updates on the ATS • Track and report on sourcing metrics (pipeline health, response rates, closures) • Support job postings and ensure listings are up-to-date and optimized • Assist in market research (competitor mapping, talent trends, salary benchmarks) • Help drive candidate engagement (follow-ups, scheduling coordination if needed) Skills and Attributes for Success • Strong communication and coordination skills • Good organizational ability with attention to detail; able to manage multiple tasks • Working familiarity with ATS/HR databases and MS Office./Google Suite • Comfortable using LinkedIn and job portals for sourcing • Proactive, solution-oriented approach with a focus on candidate experience Preferred Education • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR, Business, Psychology, or related field. • 1-2 years of experience in talent acquisition/sourcing/mapping. • Experience with ATS tools preferred. About Us   Perched firmly at the nucleus of spellbinding content and innovative technology, JioStar is a leading global media & entertainment company that is reimagining the way audiences consume entertainment and sports. Its television network and streaming service together reach more than 750 million viewers every week, igniting the dreams and aspirations of hundreds of million people across geographies.   JioStar is an equal opportunity employer. The company values diversity and its mission is to create a workplace where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. The company ensures that the work environment is free from any discrimination against persons with disabilities, gender, gender identity and any other characteristics or status that is legally protected.