Junior Reporter - Marathi

Lokmat Media Pvt. Ltd; Mumbai; On-site; INR 350,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Lokmat Media Pvt. Ltd. seeks a Mumbai-based city reporter to cover civic and hyperlocal stories with a strong emphasis on Mumbai's BMC landscape. The role requires on-ground reporting, crisp news writing, and comfort with basic camera handling for mobile journalism.

In this position, you will pitch exclusive city stories, work under tight deadlines, and coordinate closely with the editorial team to maintain accuracy and balance across coverage of civic development and public issues.

Qualifications

• Strong reporting and news judgment skills.
• Ability to write crisp, accurate news copies.
• Comfortable with basic camera handling / mobile journalism.

Responsibilities

• Cover Mumbai-centric civic, public and hyperlocal stories with balanced reporting.
• Pitch and report exclusive city stories relevant to Mumbai audiences.
• Perform on-ground reporting and field coverage.
• Handle camera-facing reporting for broadcast or online video.
• Support breaking news and live coverage, coordinating with the editorial team.

Skills

Strong reporting

Crisp news writing

Mobile journalism

Understanding BMC

Deadline handling

Job description

• Cover Mumbai-centric stories including: Civic issue ,Public issues, Political development ,Hyperlocal and neighbourhood news, BMC-related stories and updates
• Pitch and report exclusive city stories relevant to Mumbai audiences.
• Perform on-ground reporting and field coverage.
• Handle camera-facing reporting.
• Support breaking news and live coverage.
• Coordinate closely with the editorial team.
• Maintain accuracy, balance, and ethical journalism standards.

Language & Skill Requirements:

• Strong reporting and news judgment skills.
• Ability to write crisp, accurate news copies.
• Comfortable with basic camera handling / mobile journalism.
• Good understanding of Mumbais civic ecosystem, especially BMC.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in city / hyperlocal reporting.
• Exposure to digital or video journalism.
• Familiarity with Mumbai's political and civic landscape.