Rewriter

Inc42 Media; New Delhi; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Inc42 Media seeks an Editor/Rewriter who can lead with value, balance, creativity and innovation in India's startup business newsroom. You will guide reporters from idea to final draft and mentor the team to deliver high-impact stories.

The role demands 5+ years in startup/tech/business reporting or editing, a strong command of English, and a passion for the startup ecosystem and technology trends. You will influence coverage and help grow Inc42's readership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in startup/tech/business reporting or editing.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Journalism/Mass Communication/English in Honours/Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong interest in technology, startup ecosystem, and business landscape.
• Excellent command of English with strong writing and editing abilities.
• Familiar with global developments in tech, digital, and startup trends.

Responsibilities

• Editing Long-Form And Feature Stories: Lead editing of reporters' stories from idea to final draft.
• Rewrite to fill gaps or add value using network, sources and broader context.
• Editorial Planning: craft daily, weekly, and monthly rosters for the news team.
• Trendspotting: monitor feeds to identify trends shaping the editorial agenda.
• Quality Control: edit, validate, and fact-check stories to meet standards.
• Team Development: train the team to break exclusive stories and conduct insightful interviews.
• Innovation: brainstorm new story formats, series, and themes to keep content fresh.
• Team Well-being: ensure roster optimisation and maintain a happy, high-performing team.

Skills

digital media

journalism

article submission

news analysis

communication

Indias Startup Ecosystem

detail oriented

news editing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Journalism/Mass Communication/English in Honours/Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Inc42 Media is on the hunt for the Editor/Rewriter, who can bring value, balance, creativity and innovation to one of India s most consistent business newsrooms. Were looking for a seasoned storyteller with a knack for business writing, a flair for editorial leadership and a passion for the startup ecosystem as well as innovation in technology. In this role, youll be one of the key figures in our news production process and will be looked upon for guidance and mentoring by the newsroom.

Why You Should Care

• Impact: You wont just be filling a seat; youll be steering the ship. Your work will directly contribute to the growth of Inc42 s readership and help shape Indias #1 startup media platform.
• Network: Our readers arent just anyone; theyre the whos who of Indias startup & business ecosystem - founders, executives, operators and investors.
• Reputation: Inc42 is a brand that resonates. Our alumni have gone on to launch startups and join industry leaders. Youll be part of a legacy.

About Inc42 Media

Inc42 is India s #1 startup media & intelligence platform that informs, educates and empowers startup & business leaders through its incisive reporting, insightful reports, curated events & communities, and industry-leading executive courses & programs.

Since launching in 2015, and having risen to become the authoritative voice on India s startup economy, weve moved markets, gotten the early scoop on billions of dollars of transactions and told you whats happening deep inside some of the fastest-growing startups & industries alike. Our stories have been followed by the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Reuters, TechCrunch and other major outlets hundreds of times.

We also track over 50,000+ startups and provide market research and intelligence through our in-depth research reports, and we organise some of the most sought-after conferences and events for startup & business leaders across India.

What Youll Do

• Editing Long-Form And Feature Stories: Take the lead in shaping and editing stories that reporters file. You would be needed to guide the reporter throughout the filing process from idea to final draft
• Editing Long-Form And Feature Stories: Besides this, you will have to step in to rewrite if the reporter has left some gaps in the original draft or add more value to an existing copy based on your network, sources and broader context of the industry that may have been missed
• Editorial Planning: Collaborate with senior editors to craft daily, weekly, and monthly rosters for the news team.
• Trendspotting: Monitor feeds and identify trends to shape the days editorial news agenda.
• Quality Control: Edit, validate, and fact-check stories to ensure they meet our rigorous standards.
• Team Development: Train your team to break exclusive stories, dive deep into subjects, and conduct insightful interviews.
• Innovation: Brainstorm new story formats, series, and themes to keep our content fresh and engaging.
• Team Well-being: Ensure roster optimisation and maintain a happy, high-performing team.

What Are We Looking For

• Experience: 5+ years in startup/tech/business/economy reporting or editing.
• Education: Bachelors or Masters Degree in Journalism/Mass Communication/English in Honours/Engineering or equivalent.
• Tech Savvy: Strong interest in and understanding of technology, the startup ecosystem, and the business landscape.
• Global Awareness: Familiar with global developments in the world of tech, digital, and startup trends.
• Language Skills: Excellent command of English, with strong writing and editing abilities.
• Journalistic Integrity: Strong grasp of news reporting basics and structures.
• Market Insight: The ability to understand the tech landscape and foresee upcoming trends.
• Stock Market Knowledge: Familiarity with capital markets, investor sentiment, and how they intersect with the startup and tech ecosystem.

Required Skills

• digital media
• journalism
• article submission
• news analysis
• Communication
• Indias Startup Ecosystem
• detail oriented
• news editing