News Writer / Copywriter (Journalist)

Gracia Marcom | Purpose Driven Agency; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Gracia Marcom, Ahmedabad-based agency, seeks a journalist-minded storyteller who can transform information into influence. Write news stories, features, and editorial content; cover events and interviews; develop thought leadership pieces for diaspora and purpose-driven causes.

You must balance creativity with factual accuracy, conduct rigorous research, and write for blogs, newsletters, press releases, and social media. Freshers with strong portfolios are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• BA / MA in Journalism, Mass Communication, English, Media Studies, or related field.
• Freshers with strong writing portfolios are encouraged to apply.
• Knowledge of digital media and social platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Write news stories, feature articles, and editorial content.
• Cover events, conferences, interviews, and community initiatives.
• Conduct research and fact-checking.
• Create compelling headlines and story angles.
• Interview industry leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and changemakers.
• Write blogs, website content, newsletters, and press releases.
• Develop LinkedIn thought leadership content.
• Write scripts for videos, podcasts, and interviews.
• Support media outreach and PR campaigns.
• Prepare interview briefs and speaker profiles.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging stories.

Skills

Writing

Research

Interviewing

Storytelling

Fact-checking

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

BA / MA in Journalism, Mass Communication, English, Media Studies, Public Relations, or related field

Job description

Write Stories That Matter. Build Narratives That Create Impact.

At Gracia Marcom, we create meaningful stories, movements, and conversations that connect brands, communities, and causes.

From sustainable businesses and social impact initiatives to global diaspora engagement, cultural events, entrepreneurship, and thought leadership, we are looking for a journalist-minded storyteller who can transform information into influence.

Why Are We Hiring?

As Gracia Marcom expands across India and the USA, we need a writer who can:

• Create compelling editorial content
• Cover events and interviews
• Write news features and human-interest stories
• Develop thought leadership articles
• Produce social media and digital content
• Help build one of the most trusted diaspora and purpose-driven media ecosystems

This role is ideal for someone who believes that words can create awareness, trust, action, and change.

We are a purpose-driven marketing and communications agency serving:

• Non-profit organizations
• Manufacturing businesses
• Healthcare organizations
• Retail & E-commerce brands
• Sustainability-focused initiatives

Our vision is to create meaningful impact through strategic communication, storytelling, and purpose-driven marketing.

Our Culture & Value System:

Disciplined Execution

Co-Creation of Ecosystems

Empowered Autonomy

Growth Through Challenge

Purposeful Alignment

How We Believe Workplaces Should Lead Change

• Open conversations
• Continuous learning
• Empathetic leadership
• Safe and supportive teams

What You'll Be Doing Editorial & Journalism

• Write news stories, feature articles, and editorial content
• Cover events, conferences, interviews, and community initiatives
• Conduct research and fact-checking
• Create compelling headlines and story angles
• Interview industry leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and changemakers

Content Writing

• Write blogs, website content, newsletters, and press releases
• Develop LinkedIn thought leadership content
• Write scripts for videos, podcasts, and interviews

Media & Communications

• Support media outreach and PR campaigns
• Prepare interview briefs and speaker profiles
• Monitor industry trends and emerging stories

What Does the Ideal Candidate Look Like?

You may be a great fit if you:

• Love writing and storytelling
• Are naturally curious
• Read news regularly
• Have strong interviewing skills
• Can balance creativity with factual accuracy
• Enjoy meeting and learning from new people
• Can work independently and meet deadlines

Preferred Background

• BA / MA in Journalism, Mass Communication, English, Media Studies, Public Relations, or related field
• Experience in reporting, journalism, editorial writing, anchoring, or content writing preferred
• Freshers with strong writing portfolios are encouraged to apply
• Knowledge of digital media and social platforms is a plus

Candidates with profiles similar to newsroom and journalism experience such as reporting, scripting, anchoring, and editorial writing will be highly valued.

Skills That Matter More Than Degrees

• Writing
• Research
• Interviewing
• Storytelling
• Fact-checking
• Critical thinking
• Communication

Where Can This Role Lead?

This is not just a content-writing role.

Growth opportunities include:

• Senior Content Writer
• News Editor
• Podcast Host
• Interview Producer
• PR & Communications Manager
• Thought Leadership Strategist
• Chief Storytelling Officer

DO NOT APPLY IF

you cannot join on 1st October

you are looking for freelancing

You struggle with deadlines

You copy content without research

You are not curious about people, businesses, or society

You want repetitive work with little learning

You avoid feedback and editing

Company Size & Vibe Check

We are a growing team, not a large corporate.

This means:

• More responsibility
• More learning
• More ownership
• More visibility

You will work directly with founders, leaders, clients, and changemakers.

Compensation

Based on:

• Writing ability
• Research capability
• Journalism experience
• Ownership mindset