Research Intern

About the Role

The Research Intern will support the editorial team by identifying, tracking, and analyzing key news stories across politics, economy, technology, culture, and global affairs. This is a full-time remote role, requiring consistent availability, proactive communication, and a strong interest in current events and media.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitoring multiple news sources.
• Verifying facts.
• Gathering data.
• Summarizing complex topics into clear notes that aid story selection and explainers.
• Collaborating with writers and editors to provide background research, timelines, and source lists.
• Assisting in creating basic outlines for text, video, and audio content.

Qualifications

• Strong research and information-gathering skills, including the ability to identify credible sources and cross-check facts.
• Clear written communication skills for summarizing complex issues into brief, structured notes and timelines.
• Analytical and critical thinking abilities to understand context, detect bias, and synthesize multiple viewpoints.
• Comfort using digital tools for online research, document collaboration, and basic data organization.
• Genuine interest in news, public affairs, and media, with awareness of India’s social, political, and cultural landscape.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Currently pursuing or recently completed studies in journalism, communications, political science, economics, international relations, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Attention to detail, commitment to accuracy, and alignment with Dailymattr’s “no fluff, no filler, no fake” ethos.