Social Media Manager 🤩 | Spot On (remote) 🕵️♀️ Searching for professional doom-scrollers (we know you’re out there...) Spot On is an independent news startup reimagining how young Indians get their news 🗞️ We tell the stories that matter -- clearly, creatively and with courage. We’re now looking for a Social Media Manager who lives and breathes social-first storytelling 🤳 📍 Full-time | 100% remote | 100% social video You’ll thrive in this role if you: ♥️ love short-form video 👩🎨 know how to craft thumbnails & headlines 👯 engage communities authentically 🏃♀️➡️ follow news, internet culture and creators closely 🔎 spot trends before they’re trends and turn them into meaningful stories 📈 delight in data, experimentation and testing what works (and what doesn’t 🙅) 🌱 wish to grow and nurture our audience across platforms 🎤 want to build a distinct voice and presence for Spot On 🤭 have a sense of humour What you bring: 🔥 3–5 years managing social media for a publisher, creator or digital-first brand 🎯 strong grasp of platform algorithms, audience insights and content strategy 🧠 creative but analytical mindset (you can read the numbers and the room) 📹 deep understanding of social video 🤝 cross-functional collaboration 📝 solid writing & visual judgment (you know how to make a post scroll-stopping) ✨ self starter who takes the initiative 🥷 the chops to shape and execute platform strategies If you instinctively know which emoji to post, and want to redefine how serious journalism shows up on social media, we want to hear from you. 📧 How to apply Email handles@spot.news with the subject line Social Media Manager Application and with your CV, links to your socials and a couple of samples of your work. Serious applicants only (please 🙏) 💡 Why Spot On You’ll be part of an innovative newsroom -- one that’s building for the creator era and bringing attention to urgent and untold stories in India. We’re not hiring for years of experience but for vision, drive and creative leadership. This is a high-growth role in a fast-moving media company. 👉🏾 If this role isn't for you but you still believe in what we’re building, follow @spotnewsmedia to stay in the loop.
📌 About the job We’re looking for a fearless On-Ground Reporter who can chase stories where they’re happening, not from behind a desk. Someone who can dig, listen, observe and tell it like it is. 📍 Based anywhere in India | Full-time | 100% video | 100% social 🎥 What you’ll do Shoe leather reporting wherever the story takes you Film using your phone to capture what's happening around you Find and cover underreported stories that deserve national attention Capture real voices, context and emotion Collaborate with editors and producers to sharpen stories for impact and clarity Turn around social-first news videos quickly without compromising accuracy 🎯 Who you are A natural storyteller with sharp instincts for news and people Comfortable being on camera and connecting with viewers in your own voice Quick thinking on your feet Curious, courageous and compassionate Good grasp of social media (you know how to hold a viewer's attention) Thrive in a fast-moving, deadline-driven environment 🔧 What you bring 2 - 3 years of reporting experience Strong on-ground news gathering and interview skills Demonstrated experience at shooting on phone (bonus if you edit too) Journalistic rigour for getting the story right Energy, hustle and passion to hit the ground running 💡 Why Spot On This is a chance to shape how serious news feels in the age of social video. Spot On is an independent news startup transforming how young Indians get their news 🗞️ We tell the stories that no one else will -- with clarity, credibility and courage. You’ll be part of an innovative newsroom that’s building for the creator era and bringing attention to urgent and untold stories in India. 📧 How to apply Email handles@spot.news with the subject line On-Ground Reporter Application and include: Your CV Links to 1 - 2 short video reports you’ve produced or appeared in 2 -3 lines on one underreported story you’d love to cover for Spot On and how you would cover it Your social media handles Serious applicants only (please 🙏) 👉🏾 Not a fit for this role but believe in what we’re building? Follow @spotnewsmedia on LinkedIn to stay in the loop.
🚀 Editorial Leader At A Public Interest News Publisher Spot On is a mission-driven media company meeting young Indians where they are with engaging, accessible and independent news coverage. We produce high-impact, audience-centric video journalism tailored for social platforms. Launched in 2025, we are a bold new digital outlet building for the creator era. Spot On is looking for an entrepreneurial Managing Editor, with a strong track record of scaling digital media ventures and agenda-setting journalism, to help shape the future of news in India. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can grow and nurture a team of journalists and creators, and innovate compelling new forms of storytelling. 🔧 What you'll do * Set the editorial culture in the newsroom * Lead and prioritise daily coverage across verticals to stay ahead of the news curve * Edit digital video scripts with an eye on clarity * Coach journalists and creators for accuracy and impact * Shape stories to make them resonate on social media * Spot emerging narratives and steer the editorial agenda * Ensure journalistic rigour in every story * Forge partnerships to grow audience, revenue and impact * Push the boundaries of what news can look like on video 🎯 Who you are * Sharp instincts for stories * Excellent time management and organisational skills * Attention to detail and accuracy a must * Proven ability framing stories * Experience in managing teams, editorial calendars and workflows * Thrive in an agile and deadline-driven environment * Fluent in the language of social media * Intuitive understanding of internet and Gen Z culture * Problem-solving attitude * Eager to build something from scratch — and make it soar 🏢 About Spot On Spot On is focused on the urgent stories that need to be told across verticals that include breaking news, politics and business, climate change and sustainability, health and wellness, social justice, solutions journalism, future of work, and on-ground reporting. We speak directly to the audience with clarity, credibility and courage. 🧭 This role in context As Managing Editor, you’ll oversee operations: from assigning stories to creator partnerships and optimising workflows. You’ll shape formats, fine-tune voice and build systems that scale. This role will evolve to include strategic responsibilities including oversight of monetisation and growth initiatives while remaining editorial-first. 🎓 Qualifications * Strong newsroom leadership experience (or clear potential) * Demonstrated editing chops * Excellent communication and collaboration skills * Experienced in video and platform-native storytelling * Proven success leading high-growth, early-stage startups or teams * Strong understanding of revenue streams and partnerships * Prior experience working with creators a big plus * Bonus if you’ve worked across international teams * Track record scaling media businesses and iterating quickly * Knowledge of Adobe Premier ideal but not required 🔥 A role with real upside We’re not hiring for years of experience but for vision, drive and creative leadership. This is a high-growth role in a fast-moving media company. If you have the hustle and hunger to lead an early stage startup, let's talk. 💰 Compensation: ₹19 - 29 LPA, depending on experience, location and fit 📧 How to apply Email handles@spot.news with your CV, 2 - 3 samples of work you've overseen or edited, your social media handles and a short video (under 60 seconds) introducing yourself and explaining why you're applying.
Partnerships Lead 🤝 | Spot On (remote) Spot On is an independent news startup transforming how young Indians get their news. We tell stories with clarity, credibility and courage . We’re building for the creator era and we’re hiring a Partnerships Lead to expand our footprint across India. 📍 Full-time | 100% remote 📣 What you’ll do You’ll build and run the partnerships engine that powers Spot On’s visibility and community. This is a high-ownership role that spans outreach, relationship-building, program design and execution. Develop and scale youth- and creator-focused partnerships across campuses, communities and institutions Build and manage nationwide cohorts and networks that amplify Spot On’s mission Identify, onboard and nurture high-quality talent and collaborators Plan meaningful events and on-ground activations to grow awareness and credibility Forge strategic partnerships that open new doors and strengthen our reach Experiment, iterate and refine what works — quickly 🎯 Who you are Exceptionally well-networked across youth, creator, campus or cultural ecosystems A self-starter who thrives with autonomy and minimal handholding Comfortable building systems, processes and communities from scratch Sharp at identifying people with potential and bringing them into the fold Someone who understands momentum and how to create it Clear, confident communicator who can get buy-in fast Organised enough to run programs at scale while staying nimble 🔧 What you bring 3 - 6 years in partnerships, community building, creator management, campus programs, events or similar roles A track record of launching or scaling initiatives independently Strong relationship instincts and people management experience Ability to juggle outreach, operations, execution and follow-through Experience with youth-facing or creator-facing programs Real comfort with fast-moving startups and building without a blueprint 💡 Why Spot On You’ll be part of an innovative and mission-driven media company -- one that’s building for the creator era. We’re not hiring for years of experience but for vision, drive and creative leadership. This is a high-growth role in a fast-moving organisation. 📧 How to apply Email handles@spot.news with the subject line Partnerships Lead Application and include: Your CV A short note (or video!) on a community or partnership initiative you’ve built/ managed, what you learned and why you'd be a fit for this role (No ChatGPT please 🙏) One or two links to any relevant work Your social media handles