Journalist

MEDIA ANALYST / MEDIA ASSOCIATE

Niyantran Consulting Pvt Ltd – Job Description

ROLE SNAPSHOT

Position: Media Analyst / Associate

Company: Niyantran Consulting Pvt Ltd

Work mode: Work from office; field coverage on a need basis

Employment type: Full-time

Experience: 2–4 years in journalism, media research or content

Reports to: Head of Media

Compensation: ₹20,000 – ₹50,000 per month

Last date to apply: 5 November 2026

ROLE OVERVIEW

You will scan the news every day, pick the stories that deserve a deeper look, and turn them into data-backed investigative pieces, editorials, video explainers and social posts. Most of the work is desk research from our office. About once a month you will head out to report from the field or conduct an interview in person.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Media monitoring and story selection (daily)

• Track print, TV, digital and social media, plus press releases, government data and court or regulatory filings.

• Prepare a daily media scan and summary for the team.

• Shortlist stories worth investigating and pitch them with a clear angle, likely sources and data needed.

2. Investigative research and analysis

• Research shortlisted stories in depth using primary documents, public datasets, RTI replies, reports and expert inputs.

• Clean and analyse data in Excel or Google Sheets; build simple charts and infographics.

• Fact-check every claim, figure and quote; keep a source log for each story.

3. Writing and editorial

• Write investigative stories, editorials, explainers and opinion pieces in a clear, neutral house style.

• Draft scripts for videos and reels from your research.

• Edit and proofread your own and colleagues' work before publishing.

4. On-camera and video work

• Read out news and present explainers for reels, shorts and long-form videos.

• Work with the video team on storyboards, captions and thumbnails.

5. Interviews

• Identify, contact and schedule experts, officials and people affected by a story.

• Prepare research-based questions; conduct and transcribe interviews in person, by phone or on video.

6. Field reporting (need basis, about once a month)

• Travel to cover events, ground reports or follow up on investigations.

• Collect photos, video, documents and on-record quotes, following safety and consent norms.

7. Social media

• Create posts, carousels, threads and captions from each story for LinkedIn, Instagram, X and YouTube.

• Maintain the content calendar, track engagement and suggest improvements.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, Political Science, Economics, Public Policy or a related field.

• A portfolio of published or sample work: articles, research pieces, videos or social content.

• Strong writing in English and Hindi.

• Comfort on camera, with clear diction and confident delivery.

• Ability to read data, spot patterns and back every claim with evidence.

• Sharp news sense and the judgement to tell a big story from noise.

• Discipline to meet daily deadlines while running longer investigations.

• Willingness to travel for field assignments about once a month.

GOOD TO HAVE

• Experience in a newsroom, media monitoring firm, think tank, research or political consulting outfit.

• Familiarity with RTI filing and reading government budgets, gazettes and court orders.

• Basic video editing and design skills.

• OSINT and digital verification skills (reverse image search, geolocation, archive tools).

• An existing audience or personal content channel.

ETHICS AND EDITORIAL STANDARDS

• Verify before publishing: at least two independent sources for key claims.

• Give people named in a story a fair chance to respond.

• Protect confidential sources and get informed consent for interviews and filming.

• Follow the Press Council of India's Norms of Journalistic Conduct and avoid defamation, misinformation and privacy breaches.

• Declare any conflict of interest; keep personal political views out of reporting.

• Correct errors openly and quickly.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Monthly pay of ₹20,000 – ₹50,000, based on experience.

• Bylines and on-screen presence on stories you research and lead.

• Real editorial say in which stories we chase.

• Travel and field expenses covered for assignments.

• Mentorship in investigative methods, data and video storytelling.

HOW TO APPLY

Email [email protected] with the subject "Application – Media Associate – Your Name" and include:

1. Your CV.

2. Links to 2–3 work samples (writing, research or video).

3. A 60–90 second self-recorded video reading a news piece.

Selection process

1. CV and portfolio screening.

2. On-camera interview.

Last date to apply: 5 November 2026