FREELANCE NEWS REPORTER

Batangarh

India

Remote

INR 3,348 - 11,160

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Total flexibility in scheduling
Competitive payment up to ₹1,000 per video
All-inclusive rate covering travel and equipment

Job summary

A leading news platform in India seeks enthusiastic Freelance News Reporters to cover local civic issues and voices of citizens. This role allows total flexibility, enabling you to work on your own schedule. You will identify local problems, conduct interviews, and produce engaging video reports. Ideal for anyone passionate about authentic storytelling. Payment is competitive and per video, based on quality and impact.

Qualifications

  • Graduation in Mass Communication required.
  • Need smartphone or good quality recording device.
  • Confidently approach and respectfully interview strangers.
  • Passion for authentic storytelling, no prior experience needed.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and report local public problems.
  • Conduct interviews with citizens in various public spaces.
  • Produce engaging video reports of 8–10 minutes.
  • Ensure clear audio/video and factual accuracy.

Skills

Good communication skills
Confidence to approach and interview strangers
Storytelling ability

Education

Graduation in Mass Communication

Tools

Smartphone or basic camera with good recording quality

Job description

Freelance Type: Freelance (Remote / Your Own City)

Payment: INR 300 – 1,000 per approved video

Job Description

Batangarh News – 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
  • 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 8–10 minutes length.
  • Deliver clear audio/video, obtain verbal consent where needed, maintain balance and factual accuracy.
Eligibility Criteria
  • Graduation in Mass Communication.
  • Smartphone (or basic 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.
What We Offer
  • Total flexibility – Work on your own schedule, whenever and as much as you like (ideal for students, professionals, homemakers, or part-time creators).
  • Competitive per‑video payment: ₹300 – ₹1,000 per approved video (based on quality, depth, storytelling impact, and production value).
  • All‑inclusive rate – This covers your travel, cameraman (if used), and equipment when shooting within your own city.
  • Payment on the 7th of every month – Only for videos approved by our team.
  • Opportunity to contribute meaningfully and give voice to the voiceless through authentic ground‑level journalism.
How to Apply (Quick & Easy)

Send a short message with:

  • Your name & current city
  • Why you're interested in ground‑level reporting
  • Any sample video links (even a short phone recording works!)

Phone: +91 74896 54650

Join Batangarh News and help amplify the people's voice – one street story at a time!

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