Features Writer/Asst. Editor
Job Description
- Daily morning news selection, filing and uploading
- Keeping a track of latest news, new trends, movements, and industry best practices
- Applying good news sense and an ability to consistently break exclusive stories
- Writing news stories and exclusives based on data-driven value additions and analysis
- Sourcing appropriate imagery/infographics for the articles filed
- Generating feature ideas on the latest trends and technology in the HR space interacting with senior CHROs and CEOs of Fortune 500 companies
- Covering internal and external events
- Conducting video and written interviews with senior HR professionals/ CEOs
- Staying active on social media such as LinkedIn, Twitter to build a strong network and gain journalistic inside insights
The role reports directly to the Editor
Shift Timing: 9.30 am to 6.30 pm
Working Days:
- Monday to Friday (Optional: Saturdays may require few hours, depending on business needs)
Daily Deliverables
- 3-4 news snippets
- 1 feature/ exclusive/ Q&A article
Word Length
- News snippets: 300-400 words
- Feature/Exclusive: 700-1000 words
Key Skills
- Practice thoughtful journalism and analysis
- Proficiency in writing with strong language skills
- Understand news structure/tropes and deliver copies in express speed
- Ability to connect and communicate with senior leaders for both written and video interviews,
- Strong news reporting basics – Understanding essentials in human resources
Required Experience and Qualifications
- Graduate or Post Graduate in English/Journalism/Business from a reputed institute
- 1-6 years of experience.
- Knowledge of HR will be an advantage but not a must