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Company Description Context India is an independent, fact-first news platform committed to verification, primary sources, and calm, clear reporting. The organization rejects clickbait and sensationalism, focusing instead on evidence-based stories grounded in court filings, government records, raw video, and primary documents. With a strictly non-partisan, zero-hype approach, Context India reports on the core facts using neutral framing and clear attribution. The team prioritizes context and accuracy over speed, aiming to restore trust in Indian digital journalism by building a reliable ground record for citizens, researchers, policy-makers, and professionals. Coverage areas include policy, national news, technology and society, and fact-checking.
Role Description This is a full-time, hybrid Non Paid Reported and News Writer role based in Bengaluru, with some flexibility for work from home. The writer will research, report, and write news articles and explainers that are rooted in primary sources, verified information, and neutral framing. Day-to-day responsibilities include monitoring policy and national news developments, verifying claims using official records and documents, and producing clear, concise reports aligned with Context India’s non-partisan standards. The role involves collaborating with editors, contributing to fact-checking efforts, drafting structured reports and news briefs, and ensuring all content adheres to rigorous editorial and ethical guidelines. The writer will also help refine story angles, maintain source documentation, and support multi-platform distribution of published work.
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess strong skills in News Writing and Journalism, with the ability to produce accurate, evidence-based reports.
- Candidates should possess solid Writing and Communication skills, including clear, concise language and audience-focused storytelling.
- Candidates should possess experience or familiarity with Press Releases and structured news formats, including headlines, leads, and attribution.
- Candidates should possess a demonstrated commitment to non-partisan reporting, fact-checking, and source verification.
- Candidates should possess strong research skills and the ability to analyze court filings, government records, and other primary documents.
- Candidates should possess the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid setup, managing deadlines and multiple assignments.
- A degree or coursework in Journalism, Communications, Political Science, Public Policy, or related fields is beneficial.
- Familiarity with Indian policy and governance, digital news platforms, and ethical standards in journalism is an advantage.
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