02 Oct
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Bennett Coleman u0026 Co. Ltd. (The Times of India)
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Alibag
02 Oct
Bennett Coleman u0026 Co. Ltd. (The Times of India)
Alibag
Job DescriptionJob Title : Features Writer / Senior Correspondent
NJob Details
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- Location: Fort, Mumbai
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- Work Mode: Onsite Role
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- Employment Type: Full-time / FTE
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- Experience: 7-10 years
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nAbout BCCL
nBennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. (BCCL) is one of India's largest media conglomerates, with a legacy dating back to 1838 and a portfolio that includes The Times of India, The Economic Times, Mumbai Mirror, Navbharat Times, Maharashtra Times, and Vijay Karnataka. Across print, digital, branded content, out-of-home, and experiential platforms, BCCL combines trusted journalism, audience insight, and innovation to shape conversations at scale.
NAbout Mumbai Mirror
nMumbai Mirror is a popular English-language tabloid published by The Times Group, known for its sharp focus on Mumbai's 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.
NThe Opportunity:
NTo identify, develop and own engaging, original and insightful feature stories across a wide range of subjects, taking stories from idea generation and research through reporting, writing and publication, with the objective of ensuring that the paper offers distinctive stories that connect with its readers and stand out.
NWhat You Will Do:
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- To proactively identify and develop strong feature ideas, generate leads, build and maintain sources, conduct interviews,
undertake research and field reporting, and shape stories from concept to publication.
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- To write compelling, well-researched and narrative-led feature stories with fresh angles and strong reader appeal, while coordinating with photographers, artists and illustrators for the right visual treatment.
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- To take ownership of stories through follow-ups, additional reporting and new angles, ensuring depth, relevance and impact while consistently delivering distinctive stories that capture readers' attention.
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- Stay closely attuned totrends, people, events, issues and conversations across Mumbai and beyond, and translate emerging developments and reader interests into timely, relevant and original feature opportunities.
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nWhat You Bring:
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- Minimum 7years ofexperience in Features writing.
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- High on General Awareness, Curiosity & Observation
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- Solid Networking, Source-Building & Interviewing Skills
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- Strong Story Sense, Research & Writing Skills
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nEducation:
NGraduation degree in any discipline preferably in English with degree or diploma in journalism/mass communication
NEqual Opportunity:
NBCCL is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and consider applicants without discrimination based on gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, caste, ethnicity, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Candidates who need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process may inform the recruiter.
📌 Hiring: Features Writer (Alibag)
🏢 Bennett Coleman u0026 Co. Ltd. (The Times of India)
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