Correspondent

Role Overview

Correspondent

As a correspondent, you will report on the latest developments in the startup ecosystem, break down data and trends to explain what they mean for businesses and readers, build a strong network across founders, investors & industry leaders, and hone your skills with state-of-the-art digital tools.

Think you can craft stories with depth and urgency like these?

• Swiggy, Zomato & The GST 2.0 Squeeze
• India’s Semiconductor Moment Is Here, But Is This Just About Optics?
• OYO Retains Profitability In FY25 On Deferred Tax Gain, Changes Corporate Identity

Inc42 Media is looking for Correspondents/Journalists for Tech & Business News for the startup ecosystem. To sustain the power of journalism, we need to upgrade by networking across the industry early in your career. Understand data-analytics, as well as reader’s behavior. Once equipped with state of art tools and skills, you’ll be ready more than ever to pen down the what’s what of the startup ecosystem. If INFLUENCE is your gratification, this position is for you.

Our ideal candidate is a journalist with a knack for decoding intricate business tales. If your storytelling prowess resonates with the rhythm of breaking news and is backed by a stellar history of producing compelling articles, we welcome you to embark on a storytelling odyssey with us. Your data backed prose will not only shape dialogues but also captivate our audience's imagination.

Discover the potential of such stories here:

• New Frameworks To Regulate OTT Communication Apps Will Compromise Innovation: BIF
• OTT Wars: BCCI Media Rights Add Another Weapon To JioCinema’s Arsenal
• SBI Rolls Out UPI On Its CBDC App To Promote Use Of Digital Rupee

Why Choose Inc42?

At Inc42, we put journalists at the centre of everything we do. We don’t box talent into rigid moulds – we give you the space to pursue stories that matter. Our newsroom thrives on curiosity, originality, and the drive to explain complex ideas with clarity.

Here, you’ll have the chance to:

• Report with independence and depth.
• Shape narratives that influence conversations in India’s startup and tech ecosystem.
• Grow your skills in data-driven, digital-first journalism.

If you’re eager to build a distinct voice, chase meaningful stories, and grow as a journalist, Inc42 is the place to do it.

Why Choose Inc42?

At Inc42, we stand apart by placing journalists and their aspirations at the heart of our narrative. Rather than fitting roles into predetermined moulds, we believe in fostering an environment where great journalism flourishes from a journalist's innate desire to share compelling stories. Our journalists are empowered to shape their viewpoints and perspectives, driving their own original narratives. If you're a journalist ready to embrace growth, tell distinct stories, and shape your unique perspective, Inc42 eagerly awaits your contribution to our journey.

Primary Responsibilities

• Cover stories across tech, business, and finance in the startup ecosystem.
• Analyse data using sources such as DataLabs, MCA reports, RTIs, and secondary research.
• Pitch newsworthy ideas to editors and build strong industry networks.
• Enrich stories with data-driven value additions — infographics, analysis, or multimedia (audio, video, interviews).
• Deliver exclusive stories that set the agenda.
• Strengthen market presence by attending events and developing insider sources.
• Build a strong professional presence on social media.

Annual KRA

• Consistently publish data-backed stories with sharp insights.
• Drive exclusivity and originality in reporting.
• Add depth through innovative formats (charts, graphics, multimedia).
• Establish Inc42’s authority by cultivating high-value sources and event presence.

Professional Traits

• 3–5 years of experience in core journalism.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, or an equivalent field.
• Strong fundamentals in reporting — nutgraf, lede, background, fact-checking.
• Ability to structure news and features quickly and effectively.
• Solid understanding of India’s startup and policy landscape to identify and pitch relevant stories.
• Excellent command of written English with clarity and impact.

About Inc42 Media

Inc42 is India’s #1 startup media & intelligence platform that informs, educates and empowers startup & business leaders through its incisive reporting, insightful reports, curated events & communities, and industry-leading executive courses & programs.

Since launching in January 2015, and having risen to become the authoritative voice on India’s startup economy, we've moved markets, gotten the early scoop on billions of dollars of transactions and told you what's happening deep inside some of the fastest-growing startups & industries alike. Our stories have been followed by the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Reuters, TechCrunch and other major outlets hundreds of times.

We also track over 50,000+ startups and provide market research and intelligence through our in-depth research reports, and we organise some of the most sought-after conferences and events for startup & business leaders across India.