Freelance Journalist

Aliases: Freelance Writer, Freelance Correspondent, Stringer, Freelance Columnist

Industry/Sector(s): Media and Entertainment

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Freelance Journalist is expected to perform include:

Contributing to newspapers or magazines
Writing special articles on subjects of choice for publication

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{2, 3}

It is a desk job
Need not handle a team
Local travelling may be a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs are available
Work from home option is available

Working hours

Flexible working hours
Shift system is not available
Overtime may be required

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ³

Preferably, graduation

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Well-versed with collecting and analysing information about news worthy events to write news stories for publications
Knowledge of developing news leads and news tips to develop story idea
Proficient in interviewing people in a range of different circumstances
Knowledge of writing story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards
Well-versed with investigating leads and gathering facts
Knowledge of writing local, regional and national breaking stories like political events, sports, conflicts, etc.
Proficient in writing national stories with speed and accuracy
Knowledge of writing feature articles

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Creative
Attention to detail
Good communication skills

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Colleges across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

For scholarship and schemes, use further links like:

https://scholarships.gov.in/

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://www.igntu.ac.in/syllabus%5CBJMC_Syllabus.pdf

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ¹

Senior Journalist

↑

Journalist → Freelance Journalist

↑

Junior Writer

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ³

For candidates with experience - Rs 18,000 to Rs 20,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ³

Generally, 1 - 3 years of experience is required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ³

Self-employed
Publication houses
Newspapers
Website owners

KEYWORDS

Freelance Writer
Freelance Correspondent
Stringer
Freelance Columnist

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	2642.0300	Freelance Journalist
ISCO 2008	2642	Journalists
NIC 2008	90005	Activities of independent journalists; News agency activities
QP Reference	Not available	Not available
NSQF	Not available	Not available

REFERENCES

1	National Classification of Occupations Division 2
2	http://www.ccdisabilities.nic.in/page.php?s=reg&t=def&p=list_jobsNew
3	https://www.naukri.com/job-listings-Trending-News-Writers-for-Www-ibtimes-com-au-homebased--Tune-Media-Delhi-NCR-National-Capital-Region-Bengaluru-Bangalore-Kolkata-1-to-3-years-260916000198?src=seo_srp&sid=14750809884471&xp=1&qp=freelance%20journalist&srcPage=s

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