Features Writer

Job Description

Role Overview:
You will be responsible for crafting engaging, insightful, and well-researched feature stories for Sanmarg Hindi Newspaper. Your role will involve exploring diverse topics such as lifestyle, culture, human-interest stories, social issues, trends, and special reports. Additionally, you will be required to translate content between Hindi and English as needed.

Key Responsibilities:
- Research, pitch, and write high-quality feature articles for both print and digital platforms.
- Develop in-depth stories with strong narrative, factual accuracy, and human angles.
- Collaborate with editors, photographers, and designers to create visually appealing feature pages.
- Rewrite, update, and refine stories based on editorial feedback.
- Ensure accuracy, originality, and clarity in all written content.
- Stay updated on cultural trends, social topics, and emerging feature ideas.
- Meet deadlines and maintain consistent content output.
- Translate content between Hindi and English (stories, quotes, references, or research material).

Qualifications & Skills:
- Minimum 2 years of experience in feature writing, reporting, or editorial roles (newspaper/magazine preferred).
- Excellent writing, storytelling, and interviewing skills in Hindi.
- Strong research abilities and interest in diverse subjects.
- Creative mindset with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative newsroom environment.
- Basic understanding of photoshop, digital content presentation is a plus.
- Proficiency in translating Hindi to English and English to Hindi accurately and fluently.,