Senior News Writer in India at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior News Writer based in India.

Join a fast-paced digital newsroom creating compelling content for a global English-speaking audience. This role is ideal for an experienced journalist who thrives on breaking news, trending stories, and transforming complex topics into engaging, accessible articles. You'll contribute across a variety of subjects—including science, space, current affairs, and human interest—while maintaining the highest editorial standards. Working alongside a collaborative team of editors and writers, you'll help shape content that reaches millions of readers worldwide. If you're passionate about storytelling, accuracy, and digital journalism, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact from anywhere in India.

• Research, write, and publish engaging, accurate, and well-structured news and feature articles for a global audience.
• Monitor breaking news, identify trending topics, and proactively pitch fresh story ideas across multiple subject areas.
• Translate complex topics into clear, accessible, and engaging content while maintaining editorial integrity.
• Conduct thorough research and fact-checking using reliable sources to ensure accuracy and credibility.
• Meet daily publishing deadlines in a fast-moving newsroom without compromising quality.
• Collaborate closely with editors and fellow writers to refine content and uphold editorial standards.
• Contribute to a dynamic content strategy by producing stories that maximize reader engagement and audience growth.

• 3–4 years of professional experience writing news or feature content for digital publications.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent news judgment and the ability to identify timely, high-interest stories.
• Strong research and fact-checking capabilities with a commitment to editorial accuracy.
• Familiarity with global trends, U.S. news cycles, and topics that resonate with Western audiences.
• Ability to write quickly, clearly, and accurately in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills.
• Passion for digital journalism, current affairs, science, space, and emerging trends.

• Fully remote position with the flexibility to work from anywhere in India.
• Competitive salary ranging from 4–8 LPA, based on experience and performance.
• Choice of flexible work shifts:
  • 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM (5-day workweek with mid-week off)
  • 6:00 PM – 3:00 AM (5-day workweek with mid-week off)
• Opportunity to create high-impact content for a global readership.
• Collaborative and creative newsroom culture that values innovation and fresh ideas.
• Career development opportunities within a growing international digital media environment.