Freelance ground reporter

Batangarh; Rajasthan; Remote; Part time

Job summary

Batangarh is seeking freelance News Reporters from across India to cover local civic issues, conduct on-the-spot interviews, and produce engaging video reports.

Work is remote with flexible scheduling; payment ranges from ₹300 to ₹1,000 per approved video, depending on quality and storytelling.

Reporting should be in Hindi; candidates with mass communication studies, a smartphone, and good communication skills are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Graduation (Pursuing) in Mass Communication.
• Smartphone or camera with good recording quality.
• Confidence to approach and interview strangers respectfully.
• Passion for authentic, unbiased storytelling – no prior experience needed!
• Should have good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and cover pressing local public problems.
• Conduct on-the-spot interviews with ordinary citizens in streets, markets, colonies, and public spaces.
• Record their honest opinions, experiences, and suggestions.
• Produce complete, engaging video reports of minimum 8–10 minutes length and it should have 7-8 public bytes.
• Deliver clear audio/video, obtain verbal consent where needed, maintain balance and factual accuracy.
• Reporting should be done in Hindi Language only.

Skills

Interviewing

Public speaking

Storytelling

Communication skills

Education

Mass Communication (Graduation or pursuing)

Tools

Smartphone camera

Job description

Job Type: Freelance (Remote / Your Own City)

Payment: INR 300 – 1,000 per approved video

Job Description

Batangarh – a fast-growing, independent platform committed to fearless, people-centric reporting – is looking for enthusiastic Freelance News Reporters from across India to join our team on a flexible, rewarding basis. We focus on ground-level stories: local civic issues, public grievances, everyday challenges, and the unfiltered opinions of common citizens. We want you to bring to life the exact street-level interactions and public voices!

Key Responsibilities

1. 1) Identify and cover pressing local public problems.
2. 2) Conduct on-the-spot interviews with ordinary citizens in streets, markets, colonies, and public spaces.
3. 3) Record their honest opinions, experiences, and suggestions.
4. 4) Produce complete, engaging video reports of minimum 8–10 minutes length and it should have 7-8 public bytes.
5. 5) Deliver clear audio/video, obtain verbal consent where needed, maintain balance and factual accuracy.
6. 6) Reporting should be done in Hindi Language only.

Eligibility Criteria

1. 1) Graduation(Pursuing) in Mass Communication.
2. 2) Smartphone (or basic camera) with good recording quality.
3. 3) Confidence to approach and interview strangers respectfully.
4. 4) Passion for authentic, unbiased storytelling – no prior experience needed!5) Should have good communication skills.

What We Offer

1. 1) Total flexibility – Work on your own schedule, whenever and as much as you like (ideal for students, professionals, homemakers, or part-time creators).
2. 2) Competitive per-video payment: ₹300 – ₹1,000 per approved video (based on quality, depth, storytelling impact, and production value).
3. 3) All-inclusive rate – This covers your travel, cameraman (if used), and equipment when shooting within your own city.
4. 4) Opportunity to contribute meaningfully and give voice to the voiceless through authentic ground-level journalism.