Senior Reporter

The Economic Times; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization is seeking a Business Reporter for its Ahmedabad bureau. The ideal candidate will report on corporate developments and business trends in Gujarat, with a focus on economic policies. Candidates must possess 10 to 15 years of experience in business journalism and a strong understanding of the state’s industrial ecosystem. This full-time role requires proactive reporting and strong networking abilities to deliver exclusive stories and insights.

Qualifications

• 10 to 15 years of experience in business or financial journalism.
• Strong understanding of Gujarat’s industrial and economic ecosystem.
• Ability to write clear, engaging, and factually accurate stories under tight deadlines.
• Proactive, self‑motivated, and capable of breaking exclusive stories.

Responsibilities

• Cover key corporate developments and business trends in Gujarat.
• Report on economic policies and investment trends.
• Monitor local governance and infrastructure projects.
• Build and maintain relationships with industry sources.

Skills

Business journalism

Understanding of economic policies

Networking abilities

Writing under deadlines

Job description

The Economic Times is looking for a dynamic and resourceful Business Reporter to be part of its Ahmedabad bureau. The reporter will be responsible for tracking and reporting key corporate developments, business trends, and economic policies from Gujarat — one of India’s most industrially advanced states.

This role combines corporate coverage with general business reporting and demands a journalist who can file insightful, accurate, and exclusive content for both print and digital platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Corporate Reporting:
  • Cover leading companies headquartered or operating in Gujarat across sectors such as manufacturing, auto, chemicals, pharma, infrastructure and energy.
  • Monitor key developments like business expansions, earnings, leadership changes, regulatory issues, and M&A activity.
  • Track activities of industrial houses, listed companies, and large SMEs in the state.
• Business & Economic Trends:
  • Report on state‑level economic policies, business environment, investment trends, and policy impacts.
  • Analyse Gujarat’s industrial performance and its role in the national economy.
• General Business & Current Affairs:
  • Cover general business news emerging from the region including government initiatives, industrial zones, and trade developments.
  • Monitor and report on local policy decisions, governance issues, and infrastructure projects with business implications.
  • File breaking stories, exclusive interviews, and enterprise reports with depth and insight.
• Source & Network Building:
  • Build and maintain a strong network of sources across industry, government, trade associations, and regulatory bodies.
  • Leverage these relationships for scoops, background, and contextual reporting.

Qualifications & Skills

• 10 to 15 years of experience in business or financial journalism.
• Strong understanding of Gujarat’s industrial and economic ecosystem.
• Ability to write clear, engaging, and factually accurate stories under tight deadlines.
• Proactive, self‑motivated, and capable of breaking exclusive stories.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Newspaper Publishing

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