Writer

Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. (The Times of India); Mumbai; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

BCCL's 1838 invites a sharp, creative writer who can produce features, profiles and interviews for magazines, events and digital platforms. The role requires versatility to craft captions, scripts and program notes across all channels while maintaining the distinctive 1838 voice.

As part of the team, you will attend events, interview speakers, and quickly convert live moments into engaging stories for publication and social media, following deadlines and the House Style Sheet.

Qualifications

• 4 to 6 years of professional writing at a magazine, newspaper, digital publication, agency or cultural organisation.
• Published work across at least two formats – long-form and social or print and scripts.
• A real interest in culture, design, fashion, travel or ideas.

Responsibilities

• Write features, profiles, interviews, columns and short pieces for the magazine, as commissioned by the Managing Editor.
• Write for the events programme: invitations, programme notes, speaker introductions, scripts and recaps.
• Write for digital and social: captions, newsletters, video scripts and event previews and highlights.
• Write brand and partnership copy in the 1838 voice and to the House Style Sheet.
• Attend 1838 events, often in the evening, to report and post in real time.
• Turn what happens in the room into stories for the magazine, digital and social.

Skills

Creative writing

Storytelling

Content creation

Interviewing

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Mass Comm/Journ.

Job description

Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. (BCCL) is one of India's largest media conglomerates, with a legacy dating back to 1838 and a portfolio that includes The Times of India, The Economic Times, Mumbai Mirror, Navbharat Times, Maharashtra Times, and Vijay Karnataka. Across print, digital, branded content, out-of-home, and experiential platforms, BCCL combines trusted journalism, audience insight, and innovation to shape conversations at scale.

About 1838

1838 is a cultural platform and community for creative entrepreneurs and cultural tastemakers. Through its space, magazine, events, and media, it brings people and ideas together, extending the creative life of the community beyond its physical space.

The Opportunity:

We want a sharp, creative writer who can make anything readable – a magazine feature, an event invitation or a three-line caption – and who is just as good in a room full of guests..

What You Will Do:

Writing, on any platform

• Write features, profiles, interviews, columns and short pieces for the magazine, as commissioned by the Managing Editor.
• Write for the events programme: invitations, programme notes, speaker introductions, scripts and recaps.
• Write for digital and social: captions, newsletters, video scripts and event previews and highlights.
• Write brand and partnership copy when needed, in the 1838 voice and to the House Style Sheet.

Events

• Attend 1838 events, often in the evening, to report, interview, gather material and post in real time.
• Look after speakers and guests where needed and represent 1838 with confidence.
• Turn what happens in the room into stories for the magazine, digital and social.

Team meetings and ideas

• Attend team meetings for status updates and come ready with progress, problems and solutions.
• Bring ideas to every ideation session: stories, speakers, formats, series and partnerships.
• Keep track of what is happening across culture, design, food, fashion and ideas, and flag what 1838 should cover or host.

Quality

• Check facts, names and quotes before filing; meet deadlines without being chased.

What You Bring:

• 4 to 6 years of professional writing at a magazine, newspaper, digital publication, agency or cultural organisation.
• Published work across at least two formats – for example long-form and social or print and scripts.
• A real interest in culture, design, food, fashion, travel or ideas, and the reading to back it up.

Education:

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, English, Literature, Media Studies, Advertising, or a related discipline is desirable. Strong writing and storytelling ability, creative thinking, digital content expertise, cultural awareness, and a demonstrated track record of building and growing digital audiences will carry significant weight.

BCCL is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and consider applicants without discrimination based on gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, caste, ethnicity, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Candidates who need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process may inform the recruiter.

Note:

The advertised role title is indicative. The final designation will be as per company norms.