Reporter – South & West India

Job Description

Job Summary: Outlook India is hiring experienced Reporters to cover news, politics, and culture from South and West India. The role involves pitching and writing in-depth stories, meeting deadlines, and contributing to editorial discussions. Candidates must be based in the listed cities and have 5–6 years of reporting experience. Key Responsibilities: Report on a wide range of topics including politics, culture, and current affairs from assigned states in South and West India. Pitch original and compelling story ideas during editorial meetings. Write and file in-depth, longform reports with strong editorial standards and factual accuracy. Collaborate with the Delhi-based editorial team and adhere to deadlines. Maintain awareness of regional developments and emerging stories Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, or a related field. 5–6 years of proven reporting experience in a reputed newsroom (Print or Digital). Strong command of English with excellent writing and editing skills. Experience in covering political, cultural, and current affairs. Ability to develop and pitch original story ideas. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven newsroom environment. Based in or willing to report from the eligible cities in South or West India. Eligible Locations : West India : Mumbai, Ahmedabad South India : Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Cochin, Thiruvananthapuram Show more Show less