07 Aug
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Bennett Coleman Ltd. (The Times of India
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Mumbai
07 Aug
Bennett Coleman Ltd. (The Times of India
Mumbai
About Mumbai Mirror:
Mumbai Mirror is a popular English-language tabloid published by The Times Group, known for its sharp focus on Mumbais local news, civic issues, and urban culture. Launched in 2005, it gained a strong readership for its bold, street-smart journalism. After halting its print edition in 2020 due to the pandemic, Mumbai Mirror is being relaunched as a daily print newspaper on June 15, 2025, while also strengthening its digital presence.
About the Position:
1. Position Summary
Gather news and provide exclusive and exhaustive coverage of developments in the education sector, including schools, colleges, universities, policy changes, examinations, admissions, and student-related issues, with the objective of ensuring that the publication does not miss significant stories and stands out through insightful and impactful reporting.
2. Areas of Responsibility
- Plan and develop stories to effectively cover education-related developments and generate leads by meeting sources, attending educational events, interacting with institutions, and regularly going into the field to verify information and investigate issues.
- Write engaging and accurate stories and provide timely information to readers by coordinating with photographers for on-ground coverage, as well as with artists and illustrators for supporting visuals and graphics.
- Follow up on stories and ensure impact by drawing the attention of readers, educational institutions, policymakers, and relevant authorities to important issues highlighted in the articles.
- Stay up to date with current trends in the education sector, including policy announcements, examination schedules, admission processes, institutional developments, and ongoing education-related stories.
3. Key skills/competencies:
- High on General Awareness
- Good Networking Skills
- Good news sense
- Ability to identify emerging trends and issues in the education sector
4. Candidate
Educational Qualifications Required - Graduation degree in any discipline preferably in English with degree or diploma in journalism/mass communication
Relevant Experience - 1-4 years
📌 Reporter (Mumbai)
🏢 Bennett Coleman Ltd. (The Times of India
📍 Mumbai