Job Opening: India Editor for The Next Web

20 July 2012
Job Opening: India Editor for The Next Web
Founded in 2008, The Next Web is one of the world’s largest online publishers that delivers an international perspective on the latest news about Internet Technology, business and culture. Its blog has an active, influential audience with over 7 million monthly page views. The Next Web continues to expand its global presence on and off its website through content syndication, with events that bring the tech-eco system together and the addition of new channels and online services.

We’re looking for a full-time (maybe PT if necessary) India based tech writer.

INDIA EDITOR

You need to be incredibly passionate about technology, startups, entrepreneurship and Internet culture. You’ll be keen to immerse yourself in the Indian technology scene – or indeed already be part of it. You’ll enjoy chasing up stories and the people behind them for interviews/comment. You’ll love people, events and developing relationships. You’ll be keen to learn the background to a story, thrive on the details and above all, be passionate about being first to a story.

You should be keen to make a name for yourself within the tech circle but more importantly, interested in being part of the Internet’s fastest growing technology blog and its team of global writers.

CONDITIONS:
  • Passionate about tech
  • Fast, confident writer.
  • Natural attention to detail
  • Natural drive to get to a news story first.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Watching out and reporting breaking news stories, anywhere on the planet – but especially within India.
  • Reviewing startups from across the planet – but particularly within India
  • Writing thoughtful discussion posts about the International technology scene; the companies involved, influencers and everything in between.
  • Attending events and conferences.
  • Interviewing influencers and companies involved in the headline.

SALARY: Industry standard but negotiable.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For submissions: apply via The Next Web's job page here

Website: http://thenextweb.com
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