Reporter-Hindi Print

The Indian Express; Dadri; On-site; INR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Express is seeking a sharp Reporter responsible for covering news, developing sources, and producing accurate, impactful stories across print and digital platforms. You will handle beat coverage and uphold Jansatta's standards of credible Hindijournalism.

Responsibilities include reporting on politics, crime, city and governance beats, generating story ideas, and writing clean, factual copy within tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of reporting experience required.
• Proficiency in Hindi and English; strong writing and grammar in Hindi.
• Ability to develop sources, verify facts and produce clear copy under deadlines.
• Experience with CMS and basic photography/video is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Cover assigned beats: politics, crime, city, governance, or special beats.
• Develop sources and conduct on-the-ground reporting.
• Write clean, fact-checked copy for print and digital under tight deadlines.

Skills

Beat coverage

Source development

Fact-checking

CMS

MS Office

Bilingual writing (Hindi/English)

Photography/video basics

Job description

#TheIndianExpress is on the lookout for a sharp #Reporter who is responsible for covering news, developing sources, and producing accurate, impactful stories across #print and digital platforms. You will be responsible for #beatcoverage and uphold #Jansatta's standards of credible #Hindijournalism.

Key Responsibilities

1. #News Coverage & Reporting

• Cover assigned beats: politics, crime, city, governance, or any special beat given
• Generate story ideas, develop sources, and do on-the-ground reporting
• Write clean, fact-checked copy with tight deadlines for print + digital

Required Skills & Qualifications*

• Experience: 1-3 years of reporting experience, preferably in #Hindi newspaper/TV/Digital
• Language: Excellent command of Hindi and English. Strong writing and grammar in Hindi
• Skills: News sense, source building, fact-checking, basic photography/video, CMS + MS Office
• Other: Willingness to work odd hours, weekends, and in the field. A valid driver's license is a plus

What We Look For

• Track record of breaking stories and in-depth pieces
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Commitment to accuracy, neutrality, and public interest journalism