Lokmat Media Pvt. Ltd
Website:
lokmat.net
Job details:
Job Title: Jr. Reporter (Marathi / Hyperlocal)
Location: Mumbai
Role Overview:
We are looking for a dynamic and ground-level Mumbai Reporter to cover hyperlocal, civic, and public interest stories across the city. The role demands strong reporting skills, comfort with camera-facing journalism, and the ability to produce quick, accurate news content for digital platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
- Cover Mumbai-centric stories including:
- Civic issues
- Public issues
- Political developments
- Hyperlocal and neighbourhood news
- BMC-related stories and updates
- Pitch and report exclusive city stories relevant to Mumbai audiences.
- Perform on-ground reporting and field coverage.
- Handle camera-facing reporting (MOJO journalism).
- Record short VO / to-camera explainers for digital platforms.
- Support breaking news and live coverage.
- Coordinate closely with the editorial team.
- Maintain accuracy, balance, and ethical journalism standards.
Language & Skill Requirements:
- Marathi language proficiency (reading, writing, speaking) is mandatory.
- Strong reporting and news judgment skills.
- Ability to write crisp, accurate news copies.
- Comfortable with basic camera handling / mobile journalism.
- Confident on-camera presence.
- Good understanding of Mumbai's civic ecosystem, especially BMC.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in city / hyperlocal reporting.
- Exposure to digital or video journalism.
- Familiarity with Mumbai's political and civic landscape.
Interested candidates can also share their resume, work samples, Current CTC & location to - reshma.acharya@lokmat.com
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