27 Oct
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ELSEWRIT
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Mumbai
Company Description ELSEWRIT is an independent journal of culture and ideas that examines the forces shaping how we live today. The publication explores fashion, media, psychology, technology, people, power, and the internet to understand not only what is happening, but why it matters. Through essays, cultural criticism, original research, interviews, and narrative journalism, ELSEWRIT connects everyday experiences to broader social and cultural contexts. The journal values curiosity, critical thinking, and nuanced perspectives, and is dedicated to uncovering cultural undercurrents that often go unnoticed. Role Description Writers/Editors at ELSEWRIT will research, pitch, and develop story ideas that align with the journal’s focus on culture, ideas, and social dynamics. Day-to-day work includes conducting interviews, gathering sources, and producing essays, features, reportage, and critical pieces with strong narrative and analytical depth. The role involves editing and refining content for clarity, coherence, and voice, collaborating with other editorial team members, and ensuring accuracy and originality in all published work. Responsibilities also include staying informed about current events and cultural trends, contributing to editorial planning, and supporting the continuous evolution of ELSEWRIT’s tone and direction.
This is a versatile role / voluntarily
- unpaid basis Qualifications
• Strong skills in research, reporting, interviewing, and fact-checking, with the ability to translate complex ideas into accessible, compelling narratives.
• Demonstrated excellence in writing and editing, including experience with essays, cultural criticism, long-form features, or similar editorial formats.
• Ability to develop story concepts, shape angles, and apply critical analysis to topics across culture, power, technology, and everyday life.
• Familiarity with contemporary media, digital platforms, and audience engagement practices, including basic understanding of online publishing workflows.
• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the capacity to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced editorial environment.
• Comfort working collaboratively in an editorial team, receiving and providing constructive feedback, and upholding ethical and journalistic standards.
• Prior experience in journalism, publishing, or cultural writing is strongly preferred; a background in humanities or social sciences is an advantage.
• Excellent command of English, both written and verbal, and the ability to work on-site in Mumbai on a full-time basis.
📌 Writers/Editors (Mumbai)
🏢 ELSEWRIT
📍 Mumbai