Senior Features Correspondent

Inc42 Media is in search of an experienced News Writer/Correspondent to enrich our editorial squad. Your mission? Delve into the intricate worlds of tech, business, and finance within the dynamic startup ecosystem, weaving engaging and data-driven scoops/articles. As a pivotal member of our editorial dream team, your creative prowess will directly engage with our Editor-in-Chief(Pooja Sareen).

We're seeking a dedicated journalist who can unravel complex business narratives. If your storytelling finesse harmonizes with the pulse of news and you carry a proven track record of crafting captivating scoops, we extend an open invitation for you to embark on a captivating narrative journey with us. Your words will shape conversations and enrapture our readers.

Primary Responsibilities

• Weekly long-form original stories in tech, business & finance for startup ecosystem of Southeast Asia
• Data-Analysis for each story via DataLabs, MCA Reports, RTIs and secondary research

Annual KRA

• Data-driven value additions to stories by integrating infogrames based on data collected and / or referred. Implying thoughtful journalism and analysis through audio, video and / or written interviews.
• The exclusivity of the stories.
• Positioning yourself in the market by attending events and network to build journalistic inside insights + sources.

Professional Traits

• Individuals with 6-8 years in core business journalism.
• Bachelors or Masters in Journalism / mass communication or equivalent degree.
• Strong news reporting basics required - understanding essentials such as nutgraf, lede, background.
• Understanding of news / features’ structure and tropes to deliver copies in express speed.
• Understanding of the startup and policy landscape to self select and pitch stories
• Strong language skills

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