Journalist

New Delhi Times; New Delhi; On-site; INR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

New Delhi Times is seeking a passionate Journalist to join our editorial team. You will report on significant news, verify data, and craft engaging stories for our audience. The role requires on-ground coverage of breaking news, interviewing sources, and maintaining detailed notes.

You will work with editors and producers to ensure ethical, accurate journalism and timely publication, leveraging digital tools for research and editing while building a strong network of sources.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Journalist or Reporter with published work
• Strong ability to meet deadlines and fact-check information rigorously
• Up-to-date knowledge of current news and global affairs
• Proficiency in digital tools, including MS Office, web research, digital editing, and databases
• Excellent communication and networking skills with the ability to extract crucial information
• Strong observational and analytical abilities
• High ethical standards, integrity, and professionalism
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough research to identify and report on significant news stories
• Gather, verify, and analyze data to ensure factual accuracy
• Interview key individuals to obtain firsthand insights
• Craft well-structured and engaging articles based on findings
• Maintain awareness of audience perspectives and interests
• Be on the ground to cover breaking news and important events
• Investigate leads and follow up on news tips
• Uphold journalistic integrity and adhere to ethical reporting standards
• Maintain detailed notes and audio recordings for accuracy
• Collaborate with editors, journalists, and media producers
• Build and sustain a network of contacts and sources for future reporting
• Stay up to date with current affairs by reviewing news sources and attending key events

Skills

Journalist

Reporter

Deadlines

Fact-checking

Communication

Networking

Ethics

Current affairs

Observational

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism/Communications

Tools

MS Office

Web research

Digital editing

Databases

Job description

New Delhi Times is looking for a passionate and dynamic Journalist to join our editorial team. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for news, strong storytelling abilities, and a commitment to delivering accurate and engaging journalism. If you have a talent for uncovering compelling stories and informing the public with well-researched content, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough research to identify and report on significant news stories.
• Gather, verify, and analyze data to ensure factual accuracy.
• Interview key individuals, including witnesses and sources, to obtain firsthand insights.
• Craft well-structured and engaging articles based on findings.
• Maintain an awareness of audience perspectives and interests.
• Be on the ground to cover breaking news and important events.
• Investigate leads and follow up on news tips.
• Uphold journalistic integrity and adhere to ethical reporting standards.
• Maintain detailed notes and audio recordings for accuracy.
• Collaborate with editors, journalists, and media producers.
• Build and sustain a network of contacts and sources for future reporting.
• Stay up to date with current affairs by reviewing news sources and attending key events.

Requirements & Skills

• Proven experience as a Journalist or Reporter with a portfolio of published work.
• Strong ability to meet deadlines and fact-check information rigorously.
• Up-to-date knowledge of current news and global affairs.
• Proficiency in digital tools, including MS Office, web research, digital editing, and databases.
• Excellent communication and networking skills with the ability to extract crucial information.
• Strong observational and analytical abilities.
• High ethical standards, integrity, and professionalism.
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field.

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