MEDIA ANALYST / MEDIA ASSOCIATE Niyantran Consulting Pvt Ltd –

Job Description
ROLE SNAPSHOT Position: Media Analyst / Associate Company: Niyantran Consulting Pvt Ltd Work mode: Work from office; field coverage on a need basis Employment type: Full-time

Experience:
2–4 years in journalism, media research or content Reports to: Head of Media Compensation: ₹30,000 – ₹50,000 per month Last date to apply: 5 November 2026 ROLE OVERVIEW You will scan the news every day, pick the stories that deserve a deeper look, and turn them into data-backed investigative pieces, editorials, video explainers and social posts. Most of the work is desk research from our office. About once a month you will head out to report from the field or conduct an interview in person.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Media monitoring and story selection (daily)
• Track print, TV, digital and social media, plus press releases, government data and court or regulatory filings.
• Prepare a daily media scan and summary for the team.
• Shortlist stories worth investigating and pitch them with a clear angle, likely sources and data needed. 2. Investigative research and analysis
• Research shortlisted stories in depth using primary documents, public datasets, RTI replies, reports and expert inputs.
• Clean and analyse data in Excel or Google Sheets; build simple charts and infographics.
• Fact-check every claim, figure and quote; keep a source log for each story. 3. Writing and editorial
• Write investigative stories, editorials, explainers and opinion pieces in a explicit, neutral house style.
• Draft scripts for videos and reels from your research.
• Edit and proofread your own and colleagues' work before publishing. 4. On-camera and video work




• Read out news and present explainers for reels, shorts and long-form videos.
• Work with the video team on storyboards, captions and thumbnails. 5. Interviews
• Identify, contact and schedule experts, officials and people affected by a story.
• Prepare research-based questions; conduct and transcribe interviews in person, by phone or on video. 6. Field reporting (need basis, about once a month)
• Travel to cover events, ground reports or follow up on investigations.
• Collect photos, video, documents and on-record quotes, following safety and consent norms. 7. Social media
• Create posts, carousels, threads and captions from each story for LinkedIn, Instagram, X and YouTube.
• Maintain the content calendar, track engagement and suggest improvements. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, Political Science, Economics, Public Policy or a related field.
• A portfolio of published or sample work: articles, research pieces, videos or social content.
• Strong writing in English and Hindi.
• Comfort on camera, with clear diction and confident delivery.
• Ability to read data, spot patterns and back every claim with evidence.
• Sharp news sense and the judgement to tell a big story from noise.
• Discipline to meet daily deadlines while running longer investigations.




• Willingness to travel for field assignments about once a month. GOOD TO HAVE
• Experience in a newsroom, media monitoring firm, think tank, research or political consulting outfit.
• Familiarity with RTI filing and reading government budgets, gazettes and court orders.
• Basic video editing and design skills.
• OSINT and digital verification skills (reverse image search, geolocation, archive tools).
• An existing audience or personal content channel. ETHICS AND EDITORIAL STANDARDS
• Verify before publishing: at least two independent sources for key claims.
• Give people named in a story a fair chance to respond.
• Protect confidential sources and get informed consent for interviews and filming.
• Follow the Press Council of India's Norms of Journalistic Conduct and avoid defamation, misinformation and privacy breaches.
• Declare any conflict of interest; keep personal political views out of reporting.
• Correct errors openly and quickly.

WHAT WE OFFER
• Monthly pay of ₹30,000 (based on experience).
• Bylines and on-screen presence on stories you research and lead.
• Real editorial say in which stories we chase.
• Travel and field expenses covered for assignments.
• Mentorship in investigative methods, data and video storytelling.

HOW TO APPLY
Email [email protected] with the subject "Application – Media Associate – Your Name" and include: 1. Your CV. 2. Links to 2–3 work samples (writing, research or video). 3. A 60–90 second self-recorded video reading a news piece. Selection process 1. CV and portfolio screening. 2. Assignment assessment 3. On-camera interview.
• Last date to apply: 5 November 2026

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