Journalist

Sptix AI LLP; Kolkata; On-site; INR 335,000 - 558,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel expenses covered

Mentorship in investigative methods

Editorial say in stories

Job summary

Niyantran is seeking a Journalist to scan daily news, identify stories with strong investigative angles, and turn them into data-backed editorials, explainers and videos. The role is primarily desk-based from the office, with field reporting about once a month and travel expenses covered.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years of experience, strong writing in English and Hindi, and the ability to read data, verify facts, and present complex stories clearly. OSINT and video basics are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, Political Science, Economics, Public Policy or related field.
• A portfolio of published or sample work: articles, research pieces, videos or social content.
• Strong writing in English and Hindi.
• Comfort on camera with clear diction and delivery.
• Ability to read data, spot patterns and back claims with evidence.

Responsibilities

• Track print, TV, digital and social media, press releases, government data and court or regulatory filings.
• Prepare a daily media scan and summary for the team.
• Shortlist stories and pitch with clear angle and data needs.
• Research shortlisted stories with primary documents, RTI replies, reports and expert inputs.
• Clean and analyze data in Excel or Sheets; build simple charts.
• Fact-check every claim and keep a source log.
• Write investigative stories, editorials, explainers and opinion pieces in a neutral style.
• Draft scripts for videos and reels; edit and proofread content.
• Read out news and present explainers for reels, shorts and long-form videos.
• Travel to cover events and field assignments; travel expenses covered.
• Create posts for LinkedIn, Instagram, X and YouTube; maintain content calendar.

Skills

English writing

Hindi writing

OSINT skills

Data reading

Camera presence

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Journalism or related

Tools

Excel/Sheets

Video editing basics

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You will scan the news every day, pick the stories that deserve a deeper look, and turn them into data-backed investigative pieces, editorials, video explainers and social posts. Most of the work is desk research from our office. About once a month you will head out to report from the field or conduct an interview in person.Pay: INR 30,000 to 50,000 per month

Experience

2–4 years

Responsibilities

• Track print, TV, digital and social media, plus press releases, government data and court or regulatory filings.
• Prepare a daily media scan and summary for the team.
• Shortlist stories worth investigating and pitch them with a clear angle, likely sources and data needed.
• Research shortlisted stories in depth using primary documents, public datasets, RTI replies, reports and expert inputs.
• Clean and analyse data in Excel or Google Sheets; build simple charts and infographics.
• Fact-check every claim, figure and quote; keep a source log for each story.
• Write investigative stories, editorials, explainers and opinion pieces in a clear, neutral house style.
• Draft scripts for videos and reels from your research.
• Edit and proofread your own and colleagues' work before publishing.
• Read out news and present explainers for reels, shorts and long-form videos.
• Work with the video team on storyboards, captions and thumbnails.
• Identify, contact and schedule experts, officials and people affected by a story.
• Prepare research-based questions; conduct and transcribe interviews in person, by phone or on video.
• Travel to cover events, ground reports or follow up on investigations.
• Collect photos, video, documents and on-record quotes, following safety and consent norms.
• Create posts, carousels, threads and captions from each story for LinkedIn, Instagram, X and YouTube.
• Maintain the content calendar, track engagement and suggest improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, Political Science, Economics, Public Policy or a related field.
• A portfolio of published or sample work: articles, research pieces, videos or social content.
• Strong writing in English and Hindi.
• Comfort on camera, with clear diction and confident delivery.
• Ability to read data, spot patterns and back every claim with evidence.
• Sharp news sense and the judgement to tell a big story from noise.
• Discipline to meet daily deadlines while running longer investigations.
• Willingness to travel for field assignments about once a month.
• Preferred: Experience in a newsroom, media monitoring firm, think tank, research or political consulting outfit.
• Preferred: Familiarity with RTI filing and reading government budgets, gazettes and court orders.
• Preferred: Basic video editing and design skills.
• Preferred: OSINT and digital verification skills (reverse image search, geolocation, archive tools).
• Preferred: An existing audience or personal content channel.

Monthly pay of ₹30,000 (based on experience).

Bylines and on-screen presence on stories you research and lead.

Real editorial say in which stories we chase.

Travel and field expenses covered for assignments.

Mentorship in investigative methods, data and video storytelling.

Niyantran is a media consulting firm focused on delivering source-led civic briefings on India and the world. They emphasize investigative journalism and data-backed storytelling.