News Website Writer for Local Portal

Local News Portal is seeking a skilled freelance News Website Writer to create engaging, accurate, and timely content for our website, Facebook, Instagram, and X platforms, connecting our community with impactful stories. The ideal candidate must have proven experience with reputed Indian news websites, deep knowledge of regional, national, and international geopolitics, and specific expertise in Arunachal Pradesh’s land, people, culture, and issues, along with proficiency in fact-checking using Google Lens and other tools. Responsibilities include writing compelling news articles, features, and social media updates, researching local events and human-interest stories, ensuring journalistic standards, collaborating with the editorial team, optimizing content for SEO and engagement, and responding to audience feedback. This ongoing freelance role offers flexible hours, with a minimum of 5-10 articles/updates per week (negotiable), and a budget of Rs 1000-1500 per article, negotiable. To apply, submit a resume, 2-3 writing samples (preferably on politics, local news, or Arunachal Pradesh), a cover letter detailing your knowledge of Arunachal Pradesh, geopolitics, and fact-checking expertise, and your proposed rate via Freelancer.com, including “News Writer Application” in your proposal. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, with preference for those demonstrating expertise in Arunachal Pradesh and Indian news ecosystems.