Every company PROMISES to change the world.
Join one that REALLY does it.
How do we do it?
The first step to changing the world is changing hearts and minds. The stories of people who lead by example move
millions to action. The Better India (www.thebetterindia.com) was started to give a voice to millions of change-
makers and innovators of the country, using the power of storytelling to inspire change. With over 200 million readers
and participants, we are today the world’s largest solution-focused platform.
We are looking for a dynamic and self-motivated Correspondent to join our editorial team.
As a Correspondent at The Better India, you will
● Find and pitch stories according to The Better India editorial guidelines
● Write powerful stories that create an impact
● Take ownership of your stories - their accuracy, format, flow, grammar, statistics and distribution
● Conceptualise and execute new content ideas aligned with TBI's purpose
● Help the team grow contacts, resources, and partnerships to keep our content fresh and innovative
● Build a strong pipeline of protagonists for future stories, ensuring a continuous flow of diverse and relevant
subjects
● Collaborate with editors and the team to ensure each piece aligns with The Better India’s goals, driving
website traffic and contributing to the real-world impact of our stories
This Correspondent plays a key role in:
● Helping the editorial team achieve monthly view targets by writing stories that attract and engage readers
● Working independently to manage deadlines and take initiative in finding stories and building relationships
with protagonists
● Ensuring the content you produce contributes to the on-the-ground impact of The Better India’s initiatives
● Managing multiple projects simultaneously, tracking progress, and building a sustainable pipeline of stories
● Adjusting to changing priorities, feedback, and evolving editorial strategies while maintaining high-quality
output
Our ideal colleague will be:
● Passionate about making an impact through storytelling and using the internet for good
● Skilled in interviewing and capturing compelling stories that resonate with our audience
● Always on the lookout for trending and offbeat stories that have the potential to inspire change
● Experienced in digital media, with 4-6 years of expertise in news writing, long-form writing, and analysis
● Interested in exploring new multimedia formats like videos and podcasts
● Comfortable working with audio-visual content, including scriptwriting and narration
● Have a strong focus on creating stories that drive website traffic and contribute to the on-the-ground impact
of the publication’s initiatives.
Location: Bangalore/Remote