Job Description
Political Reporter – Bihar Coverage Job Title: Political Reporter

Experience:
3–5 Years

Location:
Delhi or UP person who can go Patna and stay there & also fulfil our requirement (We don't want Patna Located Candidates
- Who is already located) Employment Type: Full-time Department: News & Editorial

About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and proactive Political Reporter with a strong understanding of Bihar's political landscape and current affairs. The candidate will be responsible for covering the Chief Minister of Bihar, including official activities, public appearances, political statements, government decisions, and other related developments. The ideal candidate should have prior experience in journalism, established news sources, and the ability to identify, verify, and report important developments quickly. The role requires regular travel to Patna for on-ground reporting and close coordination with the editorial team in Delhi.

Key Responsibilities

- CM Bites & Statements: Capture the Chief Minister's statements, video bytes, interviews, and reactions during press conferences, public events, and official engagements.
- CM Activity Coverage: Track and report the Chief Minister's daily schedule, meetings, public appearances, rallies, visits, and official engagements.
- Political News & Updates: Cover breaking news, political announcements, government decisions, and developments related to the Chief Minister.
- Real-Time News Monitoring: Keep track of every significant development related to the Chief Minister and proactively share timely updates with the editorial team.
- Ground Reporting:



Travel to Patna and other relevant locations in Bihar to cover political events, press conferences, government activities, and important news developments.
- Source Development: Build and maintain professional contacts with political leaders, party representatives, government officials, and other relevant sources.
- Interviews & News Gathering: Obtain statements and reactions from relevant stakeholders to support news coverage.
- Fact-Checking: Verify information, statements, and breaking news through reliable sources before reporting.
- Editorial Coordination: Work closely with the editorial team in Delhi to provide timely updates, written reports, video bytes, and other relevant news material.
- Deadline Management: Deliver accurate and engaging reports within tight deadlines, particularly during breaking news situations. Candidate Requirements
- 3–5 years of experience in journalism, preferably in political reporting or television/digital news.
- Strong understanding of Bihar politics, political parties, and government functioning.
- Existing contacts or the ability to develop reliable sources within Bihar's political ecosystem.
- Proven ability to conduct ground reporting, collect video bytes, and cover political events independently.




- Excellent Hindi communication and news-writing skills.
- Ability to identify newsworthy developments and respond quickly to breaking news.
- Strong research, verification, and information-gathering skills.
- Willingness to travel from Delhi to Patna and work on the ground as required.
- Ability to coordinate effectively with cameramen and editorial teams. Support Provided by the Organization
- Dedicated Cameraman: A cameraman will be provided for video recording and on-ground coverage.
- Accommodation: Stay expenses in Patna will be covered by the organization.
- Editorial Support: Coordination and editorial guidance will be provided by the team based in Delhi. Ideal Candidate Profile We are looking for a mid-level journalist who understands the pace of political reporting and can work with minimal supervision. The candidate should be proactive in tracking the Chief Minister's activities, cultivating news sources, obtaining exclusive statements, and identifying breaking stories before they become widely reported. The candidate must be comfortable working in a rapid-paced news environment and delivering accurate, verified, and timely updates. Application Process Interested candidates should share their updated resume along with samples of previous political reporting, video bytes, interviews, or published news stories. Preferred Background: Candidates currently working with news channels, digital media platforms, news agencies, or political news desks will be preferred. Pay: ₹20,000.00
- ₹40,000.00 per month Work

Location:
In person

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