Content News Writter

Job Title: News Reporter
Organization: Odisha Talks
Department: News & Editorial
Location: Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

Odisha Talks is looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic, and responsible News Reporter to cover breaking news, local events, political developments, social issues, and important happenings across Odisha. The candidate should have strong communication skills, a good understanding of current affairs, and the ability to gather, verify, and present news accurately and impartially.

Key Responsibilities

• Cover breaking news, political events, public issues, crime, education, business, and other important developments across Odisha.

• Conduct interviews with government officials, political leaders, public representatives, experts, and local residents.

• Gather news from the field, verify facts, and prepare accurate and engaging news reports.

• Report live from news locations, press conferences, public meetings, and special events.

• Prepare news scripts, headlines, and updates for digital, television, and social media platforms, as required.

• Develop reliable sources and maintain professional relationships with newsmakers and the public.

• Monitor local developments, official statements, press releases, and social media for potential news stories.

• Coordinate with the editorial team to meet deadlines and maintain newsroom standards.

• Follow journalistic ethics, fact-checking practices, and applicable media laws.

• Be available for urgent assignments and breaking news coverage when required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, or a related field preferred.

• Strong command of Odia; knowledge of English and Hindi is an advantage.

• Excellent reporting, writing, communication, and interviewing skills.

• Good knowledge of Odisha's current affairs, politics, culture, and social issues.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

• Willingness to travel for field reporting and assignments.

• Basic knowledge of smartphones, video recording, social media, and digital journalism.

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience in news reporting, digital media, television, or print journalism is preferred.

• Freshers with strong communication skills and a passion for journalism may also apply.

Key Skills

• News gathering and field reporting

• Interviewing and fact-checking

• Breaking news coverage

• News writing and script preparation

• Camera-facing presentation

• Local news sourcing and networking

• Time management and teamwork

Performance Expectations

The News Reporter is expected to deliver timely, accurate, balanced, and engaging news coverage, build a credible network of news sources, and contribute to the growth and reputation of Odisha Talks.

• It is a Full Time Content Writer job for candidates with 6 months - 1 years of experience.