Senior Education Reporter

Job Title: Senior Education Reporter

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No. Of Years of Work Experience: 5+ Years

About The Free Press Journal:

The Free Press Journal

Role Overview:

Senior

Key Responsibilities:

• Report and write

  news articles, features, and explainers related to the education beat — including school board updates, university affairs, government policies, competitive exams, admissions, edtech, and student activism.

• Build and maintain a strong network

  of sources in the education ecosystem — including school and college administrators, government officials, educators, students, and academic experts.

• Monitor regulatory and academic bodies

  such as UGC, AICTE, CBSE, ICSE, State Education Boards, and the Ministry of Education for relevant updates.

• Attend press conferences, academic events, and education summits

  to gather news and insights.

• Pitch original and impactful story ideas

  — both for print and digital — that resonate with FPJ’s audience.
• Ensure stories meet FPJ’s

  editorial standards of accuracy, fairness, and objectivity

  , and are filed on tight deadlines.
• Collaborate with photo and digital teams to

  amplify stories across platforms

  , including social media and multimedia formats.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, English, or a relevant discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in reporting, preferably with a focus on education or social development.
• Proven track record of published articles in reputable publications.
• Excellent command of English — both written and spoken.
• Strong news sense and the ability to simplify complex policy matters for a general audience.
• Familiarity with Mumbai’s educational landscape is a significant advantage.

Desirable Skills:

• Knowledge of SEO, content management systems (CMS), and social media strategy.
• Working knowledge of Marathi or Hindi is a plus.

Application Process:

prachi.singh@fpj.co.in