Content Researcher & YouTube Scriptwriter : Politics & Public Issues

About the Role
We are looking for a curious, fearless, and detail-oriented journalist/content writer who will research stories, dig into public records, file RTI applications, and turn findings into engaging video scripts.

Key Responsibilities

• Research political, social, and governance issues using news reports, government data, court judgments, CAG reports, parliamentary records, and official portals.
• Draft and file RTI applications, track responses.
• Analyze news coverage, videos, and social media claims, and fact-check them before use
• Write engaging, clear, and accurate video scripts in Hindi / English / Hinglish (8-20 min explainers + short-form content)
• Suggest story ideas, titles, and thumbnail angles based on trending topics
• Maintain proper source documentation for every claim made in a video
• Ensure content is legally safe (avoid defamation, use verified facts, give the other sides view)
• Coordinate with the video editor and host during production

Requirements

• 14 years of experience in content writing, journalism, news research, scriptwriting, or digital media
• Strong writing skills in Hindi and/or English
• Practical knowledge of the RTI Act, 2005 (experience filing RTIs is a big plus)
• Strong fact-checking habits; able to tell credible sources from propaganda.
• Politically neutral, evidence-first approach
• Comfortable with Google Docs/Sheets; familiarity with YouTube content is a plus

Good to Have

• Degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, Political Science, Law, or Public Policy
• Published articles, a blog, or a YouTube/Instagram portfolio
• Basic understanding of defamation law and media ethics

What We Offer

• Creative freedom to work on meaningful public-interest stories
• Byline/credit in videos
• Flexible hours and performance bonus based on channel growth
• Chance to grow with the channel from day one.