Freelance Journalist

📢 Job Posting: Freelance Journalist – AutoXperia Magazine (Hyderabad Edition)

About AutoXperia:

AutoXperia is a premium automotive retail and lifestyle magazine, spotlighting the latest trends in automobiles, accessories, dealers, and future mobility. We are launching our Hyderabad City Edition and are seeking a dynamic freelance journalist to help us build compelling, high-quality content.

✍️ Position: Freelance Journalist (Automotive Focus)

Key Responsibilities

• Content Creation:

• Research trending topics in the automotive industry (growth, dealers, eco-mobility, future mobility, accessories, luxury vehicles).

• Draft, edit, and finalize 1 article per week (from concept to proofread, ready-to-print copy).

• Ensure content aligns with AutoXperia’s editorial standards and brand voice.

• Field Reporting:

• Visit client offices, dealerships, and auto accessory stores for interviews and coverage.

• Capture high-quality photographs during visits and integrate them seamlessly into articles.

• Conduct on-ground reporting of auto events, expos, and launches in Hyderabad.

• Editorial Excellence:

• Proofread and fact-check all articles before submission.

• Collaborate with the management team to refine drafts and meet deadlines.

• Maintain accuracy, clarity, and engaging storytelling in every piece.

• Industry Engagement:

• Build relationships with dealers, accessory brands, and auto clubs for exclusive stories.

• Stay updated on eco-mobility, EV adoption, and future mobility trends.

• Suggest new editorial angles and feature ideas to keep the magazine fresh and relevant.

• Photography & Visuals:

• Take professional-quality photographs of dealers, products, and events.

• Edit images for publication (basic photo editing skills required).

• Work with design/layout teams to ensure visual consistency.

• Project Management:

• Meet strict timelines: 1 article per week submitted to management.

• Maintain an organized workflow for research, interviews, writing, and editing.

• Provide weekly progress updates to the editorial team.

Qualifications & Skills

• Proven experience in journalism, content writing, or editorial work (preferably automotive/lifestyle).

• Strong knowledge of the automobile industry: dealers, growth trends, eco-mobility, EVs, and accessories.

• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills in English.

• Ability to conduct interviews and synthesize insights into engaging articles.

• Photography skills with proficiency in basic editing tools (Lightroom, Photoshop, or similar).

• Self-driven, deadline-oriented, and able to work independently.

• Based in Hyderabad or willing to travel locally for assignments.

Deliverables & Timeline

• 1 researched, edited, and proofread article per week (minimum 1,000–1,500 words).

• Accompanying photographs and captions for each article.

• Submission of final copy to management by the agreed weekly deadline.

Compensation

• Competitive freelance rates per article (negotiable based on experience and quality).

• Additional incentives for exclusive stories, dealer interviews, and event coverage.