Career Opening

Intern News Writer Remote internship at The Eastern Times.

The Eastern Times invites applications from eligible and interested candidates for engagement as Intern News Writers on a remote work-from-home basis.

This is a 6-month internship with performance-based incentives after 3 months, and extension or job opportunity based on performance.

Position Details

RoleIntern News Writer
Positions4 openings
ModeRemote / Work from home
Duration6 months

Performance-based incentives begin after 3 months. Internship extension or a job opportunity may be considered based on performance.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Write a minimum of 3 news articles per day.
  • Cover assigned beats such as India, World, Odisha, Finance, Technology, or others.
  • Conduct basic research and ensure factual accuracy.
  • Follow standard news writing format and editorial guidelines.
  • Submit articles within assigned deadlines.

Eligibility

Who can apply

  • Students or graduates in Journalism, Mass Communication, or related fields
  • Freshers and aspiring content writers may also apply
  • Basic understanding of news writing and current affairs
  • Good command of English language and grammar
  • Ability to work independently in a remote environment

Benefits

What selected interns receive

  • Internship certificate upon successful completion of 6 months
  • Byline credit with published articles
  • Practical newsroom experience
  • Performance-based incentive after 3 months
  • Opportunity for paid employment based on performance and organizational requirements

Selection Process

How candidates will be reviewed

  • Initial screening of application
  • Review of writing sample, if provided
  • Final selection based on writing quality and suitability

How to Apply

Email your application for the Intern News Writer opening to the contact address below. Including a writing sample will help in the review process.

  • Send your CV or resume by email
  • Include your full name and contact details
  • Add a sample article, if available
  • Use the subject line: Application for Intern News Writer

Important Notes

  • This is an unpaid internship for the initial period.
  • Candidates must ensure originality of content. Plagiarism will lead to termination.
  • Selected candidates must adhere to editorial policies and deadlines.
  • The organization reserves the right to accept or reject any application without assigning any reason.

Remote Newsroom Internship

We are looking for disciplined writers who can report clearly, accurately, and on time.

If you are building a career in journalism and want hands-on newsroom writing experience, send your application to The Eastern Times.

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