Trainee Researcher/ Journalist

Urban Acres Infomediatech Pvt. Ltd. is looking for a curious, detail-oriented Trainee Researcher–Journalist to support editorial research, reporting, and content development across its media and urban development platforms. This role is ideal for early-career professionals aspiring to build strong foundations in research-driven journalism, data-backed storytelling, and policy-relevant reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct background research for news stories, features, interviews, and reports.
• Assist journalists and editors with fact-checking, data validation, and source verification.
• Support reporting on real estate, infrastructure, urban development, sustainability, and policy-related topics.
• Compile research notes, briefing documents, interview prep materials, and story outlines.
• Assist in data collection, market studies, trend analysis, and report preparation.
• Coordinate with editorial, digital, and video teams for integrated storytelling.
• Maintain accuracy, objectivity, and editorial integrity in all research outputs.
• Archive research materials, references, and source documents systematically.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or final-year student) in Journalism, Mass Communication, Economics, Urban Studies, Public Policy, or a related field.
• Strong research, reading, and analytical skills.
• Good written communication skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to interpret reports, data, and policy documents.
• Basic understanding of news cycles, editorial processes, and journalistic ethics.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Google Docs, and basic research tools.

Key Competencies

• Research & fact-checking
• Analytical thinking
• Editorial discipline
• Curiosity and learning orientation
• Time management

What We Offer

• Hands-on exposure to research-led journalism and long-form editorial work.
• Opportunity to work on urban, infrastructure, real estate, and policy-focused stories.
• Mentorship from senior journalists, editors, and researchers.
• Strong learning curve and potential for role progression based on performance.

Job Types: Full-time, Fresher, Internship
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: ₹12,000.00 - ₹41,492.60 per month

Work Location: In person