Non Paid Reported and News Writer

About the Role

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.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor policy and national news developments.
• Verify claims using official records and documents.
• Produce clear, concise reports aligned with Context India’s non-partisan standards.
• Collaborate with editors.
• Contribute to fact-checking efforts.
• Draft structured reports and news briefs.
• Ensure all content adheres to rigorous editorial and ethical guidelines.
• Refine story angles.
• Maintain source documentation.
• Support multi-platform distribution of published work.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in News Writing and Journalism, with the ability to produce accurate, evidence-based reports.
• Solid Writing and Communication skills, including clear, concise language and audience-focused storytelling.
• Experience or familiarity with Press Releases and structured news formats, including headlines, leads, and attribution.
• Demonstrated commitment to non-partisan reporting, fact-checking, and source verification.
• Strong research skills and the ability to analyze court filings, government records, and other primary documents.
• 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.