Correspondent

Inc42 Media; India; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Inc42 Media is seeking a sharp Correspondent to cover startups, tech, and business. You will report on developments, break down data, and build a network across founders, investors, and industry leaders. Your data-backed prose will shape discussions in India’s startup ecosystem.

You will craft compelling articles, pitch ideas to editors, and push for exclusive stories while expanding your professional presence on social media.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, or equivalent field.
• Strong reporting and storytelling skills with data-backed prose.
• Ability to pitch ideas and build sources.

Responsibilities

• Report with independence and depth.
• Shape narratives that influence conversations in India startup and tech ecosystem.
• Grow your skills in data-driven, digital-first journalism.
• Cover stories across tech, business, and finance in the startup ecosystem.
• Analyse data using sources such as DataLabs, MCA reports, RTIs, and secondary research.
• Pitch newsworthy ideas to editors and build strong industry networks.
• Enrich stories with data-driven value additions by infographics, analysis, or multimedia.
• Deliver exclusive stories that set the agenda.
• Strengthen market presence by attending events and developing insider sources.
• Build a strong professional presence on social media.

Skills

News writing

News journalism

Article submission

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, or equivalent field

Job description

Overview

Inc42 Media is looking for a sharp and driven Correspondent to cover the fast-moving world of startups, tech, and business. If you are curious about how new-age tech companies are shaping the future and want to be the one telling those stories, this role is for you.

As a correspondent, you will report on the latest developments in the startup ecosystem, break down data and trends to explain what they mean for businesses and readers, build a strong network across founders, investors & industry leaders, and hone your skills with state-of-the-art digital tools.

What we\u2019re looking for

Inc42 Media is looking for Correspondents/Journalists for Tech & Business News for the startup ecosystem. To sustain the power of journalism, we need to upgrade by networking across the industry early in your career. Understand data-analytics, as well as readerb s behavior. Once equipped with state of art tools and skills, youb ll be ready more than ever to pen down the whatb s what of the startup ecosystem. If INFLUENCE is your gratification, this position is for you.

Ideal candidate

Our ideal candidate is a journalist with a knack for decoding intricate business tales. If your storytelling prowess resonates with the rhythm of breaking news and is backed by a stellar history of producing compelling articles, we welcome you to embark on a storytelling odyssey with us. Your data backed prose will not only shape dialogues but also captivate our audience\u2019s imagination.

Responsibilities

Here, youfu2019ll have the chance to:

• Report with independence and depth.
• Shape narratives that influence conversations in India startup and tech ecosystem.
• Grow your skills in data-driven, digital-first journalism.
• Cover stories across tech, business, and finance in the startup ecosystem.
• Analyse data using sources such as DataLabs, MCA reports, RTIs, and secondary research.
• Pitch newsworthy ideas to editors and build strong industry networks.
• Enrich stories with data-driven value additions b infographics, analysis, or multimedia (audio, video, interviews).
• Deliver exclusive stories that set the agenda.
• Strengthen market presence by attending events and developing insider sources.
• Build a strong professional presence on social media.

Annual KRA

• Consistently publish data-backed stories with sharp insights.
• Drive exclusivity and originality in reporting.
• Add depth through innovative formats (charts, graphics, multimedia).
• Establish Inc42b s authority by cultivating high-value sources and event presence.
• 3–5 years of experience in core journalism.
• Bachelor’s or Masterb s degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, or an equivalent field.
• Strong fundamentals in reporting nutgraf, lede, background, fact-checking.
• Ability to structure news and features quickly and effectively.
• Solid understanding of Indiab s startup and policy landscape to identify and pitch relevant stories.
• Excellent command of written English with clarity and impact.

About Inc42

Inc42 is Indiab s #1 startup media & intelligence platform that informs, educates and empowers startup & business leaders through its incisive reporting, insightful reports, curated events & communities, and industry-leading executive courses & programs.

Since launching in January 2015, and having risen to become the authoritative voice on Indiab s startup economy, we\u2019ve moved markets, gotten the early scoop on billions of dollars of transactions and told you what\u2019s happening deep inside some of the fastest-growing startups & industries alike. Our stories have been followed by the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Reuters, TechCrunch and other major outlets hundreds of times.

We also track over 50,000+ startups and provide market research and intelligence through our in-depth research reports, and we organise some of the most sought-after conferences and events for startup & business leaders across India.

Required Skills

news writing news journalism article submission