Freelance news reporter

Job Title: Freelance News Reporter

Company: Batangarh

Location: Nasik (Remote / Your Own City)

Job Type: Freelance

About the Role

Batangarh, an independent platform for reporting, is seeking enthusiastic Freelance News Reporters from across India. The role focuses on ground-level stories, including local civic issues, public grievances, everyday challenges, and citizens' opinions.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and cover local public problems.
• Conduct on-the-spot interviews with citizens in public spaces.
• Record citizens' opinions, experiences, and suggestions.
• Produce engaging video reports of minimum 8–10 minutes with 7-8 public bytes.
• Deliver clear audio/video, obtain verbal consent, maintain balance and factual accuracy.
• Reporting must be done in Hindi Language only.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Smartphone (or basic camera) with good recording quality.
• Confidence to approach and interview strangers respectfully.
• Good communication skills.

Qualifications

• Graduation (Pursuing) in Mass Communication.
• Passion for authentic, unbiased storytelling.
• No prior experience needed.

What We Offer

• Total flexibility: Work on your own schedule.
• Competitive per-video payment: ₹300 – ₹1,000 per approved video (based on quality, depth, storytelling impact, and production value).
• All-inclusive rate: Covers travel, cameraman, and equipment when shooting within your city.
• Opportunity to contribute to ground-level journalism and give voice to the voiceless.

How to Apply

Send a short message with:

• Your name & current city
• Any sample video links (even a short phone recording)

Contact Details

• Email: [email protected]
• Apply via form: https://forms.gle/89LHCzRfiKpniNFT8