Content Writer - Business

About the Company

Jagran New Media (JNM) operates as the digital division of Jagran Prakashan Limited, one of India's foremost media conglomerates with interests spanning print, outdoor advertising, radio, and digital media platforms. JNM manages nine digital platforms reaching over 109 million users, offering content in areas such as news, education, lifestyle, entertainment, health, and youth.

Role Overview

This role requires a talented storyteller with the capability to craft informative news articles, explainers, and features that elucidate economic happenings and their consequences for readers.

Key Responsibilities

• Report on and analyze business, economic, and financial developments both within India and internationally.
• Produce well-researched news pieces, explainers, feature write-ups, and analytical content related to business, markets, policies, and economic matters.
• Translate complicated economic and financial information into engaging, readily understandable material suitable for a broad digital audience.
• Monitor key macroeconomic indicators, governmental policies, corporate news, and market trends.
• Develop original story concepts and spot emerging issues that resonate with readers.
• Work closely with the editorial team to ensure coverage is timely, accurate, and impactful.
• Uphold strict editorial standards through thorough research and fact-checking.

Qualifications & Experience

• A bachelor's degree in Commerce, Economics, or Finance is preferred.
• Between 2 and 4 years of experience reporting business, economic, or financial news in a digital newsroom environment.
• A strong grasp of economics, finance, financial markets, banking, and public policy is essential.
• Excellent analytical capabilities, with aptitude for interpreting data and reports.
• Proven ability to create captivating feature articles, explainers, and analytical pieces.
• Effective communication skills and the capacity to thrive in a fast-moving digital publishing setting.

Additional Information

Jagran New Media belongs to one of India's largest and most reputable media groups. They have been recognized for cultivating a "Good to Great" workplace culture by Great Place to Work and were ranked as the "Best in Media Industry" in 2021 by the same institute.