Tech journalist

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 2000000 (ie INR 20 LPA)

Min Experience: 10 years

Location: NCR

JobType: full-time

As a Tech Journalist, you will serve as a leading voice in technology reporting — analyzing trends, breaking news, and uncovering stories that shape the digital world. This role demands a seasoned professional with deep industry insight, exceptional storytelling ability, and a strong editorial perspective. You’ll work across platforms to deliver high-impact content that informs, engages, and influences readers, viewers, and industry stakeholders. Based in NCR, this is a full-time opportunity for a journalist passionate about innovation, emerging technologies, and their impact on society and business.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Research, investigate, and report on developments in technology, startups, AI, cybersecurity, consumer electronics, and emerging tech domains.
• Write and produce compelling news stories, features, and analyses for digital and broadcast media platforms.
• Conduct interviews with tech leaders, innovators, policymakers, and industry experts to create exclusive, high-value content.
• Cover live technology events, product launches, and conferences, providing timely and accurate reporting.
• Collaborate with editors, video producers, and social media teams to create multimedia content that resonates with audiences.
• Stay ahead of tech trends to identify stories that define the next wave of innovation.
• Translate complex technical concepts into accessible, engaging narratives for a diverse audience.
• Maintain strong editorial judgment and adhere to journalistic ethics, accuracy, and balance in reporting.
• Contribute to thought-leadership pieces, opinion columns, and long-form features that drive audience engagement.
• Build and maintain a wide network of industry contacts, ensuring access to credible sources and insider insights.

What Makes You a Great Fit:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in technology journalism, reporting, or editorial work across media houses, publications, or digital platforms.
• Proven expertise in covering major technology sectors — including AI, startups, enterprise tech, and digital transformation.
• Strong news judgment, storytelling flair, and the ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom environment.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English, with the ability to craft clear, concise, and engaging copy.
• Experience working in or with media channels (print, digital, or broadcast) and familiarity with editorial workflows.
• Comfortable with multimedia storytelling — video scripts, podcasts, or social media engagement.
• Deep curiosity about how technology intersects with business, culture, and society.
• Self-driven and proactive, with the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.
• Strong interviewing, analytical, and fact-checking skills, ensuring accuracy and credibility in reporting.
• Degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, English, or a related field preferred.