Jobs

Full-time Journalist 

TechSutram is seeking two full-time journalists to deliver news coverage on Blockchain technology, Cryptocurrency, financial technologies, Cloud computing, Artificial intelligence and Startups in these verticals. We are building a news team from the ground-up. And we’re looking for the most outstanding talent only.

The journalist must have a deep understanding of listed verticals with a natural flair for insightful coverage and well-researched content. A passionate contributor who truly enjoys breaking news stories and gathering scoops by paying close attention to details and proactively reaching out to industry leads.

Our ideal candidate must: 

1. Have a broad understanding of publishing content online (Blogger, WordPress, SEO) as a professional writer well-versed in the English language. 
2. Have the drive to pitch and suggest interesting, relevant topics for coverage on TechSutram, before submitting them. 
3. The ability to select intriguing news stories and locate primary and secondary sources.  
4. Have a frenzied interest in Blockchain technology, Cryptocurrency, financial technologies, Cloud computing, Artificial intelligence and Startups in these verticals. 
5. Have the insight to look for news stories on decentralized technologies from around the world to fuel 24-hour coverage of the news cycle. 
6. Be open to attending industry events and conferences locally, when necessary. 
7. Be willing to quickly learn new areas in Blockchain technology, Cryptocurrency, financial technologies, Cloud computing, Artificial intelligence ecosystem. 
8. Be willing to produce 3-5 articles/day as a minimum. 
9. A willingness to promote your own pieces through our social media channels.  
10. Exceptional attention to detail and fact-checking skills.  
11. Ability to add a little irreverence and a clever headline to a news item. 
12. An understanding of journalistic ethics. 

We prefer 1-2 years of experience in the field of content/ journalism and a graduate with English honors or Journalism & Mass Communication

It is important to note that: 

1. The position will be subject to an ONE-MONTH trial period during which you agree to be paid as a freelance work-for-hire contractor with no formal relationship with TechSutram or its parents and affiliates. The pay will be equivalent to a full-time salary. At the end of a successful trial, which will be defined in our sole discretion, you will be offered the full-time position.  
2. Plagiarism is grounds for instant dismissal. We have a zero-tolerance policy. 

Instructions for submitting your application 

We are looking for serious candidates and hence the below instructions.
In your email clearly, fulfill below bullets,

1. Why are you interested in Blockchain technology, Cryptocurrency, financial technologies, Cloud computing, Artificial intelligence and Startups in these verticals? 
2. What you can offer to our readers? 
3. How will you find stories and sources to become immediately valuable to our company? 
4. Include an up-to-date link to your LinkedIn profile  
5. Include links to THREE work samples that demonstrate your proficiency in the said verticals – if unpublished, host them somewhere. 
6. Tag email subject as [TS-JOB]

Also, do include your salary requirements for this position and send it to write@techsutram.com.
Part-time journalists who can deliver 3-5 stories per week can also apply.

We do not currently offer any extra benefits package – unless you count working from home possibly in Pune, Mumbai areas. In that case, its a benefit to us.