The India Forecast, a digital magazine about the Indian economy, Industry & Policy, and community development is a project by C4E, a marketing communication collective. Through news pieces, essays, opinions, business profiles, and other kinds of articles, we will take a real look at what it takes to build India, from the smallest village to the largest city.

For the first phase of its launch, we will be focusing on Western and Central India, and talking about industries and organisations that are working towards development in the regions of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Goa, and Telangana.

For that, we are inviting writers to become part of our network, who would regularly send stories based on topics we share, as well as pitch articles on their own.

Here’s how it will work: 

  1. After you sign up, you become part of our email list
  2. Once every week, we will share topics that need to be written
  3. You pick a topic, and write it within 3 days
  4. We will share feedback on it, and it should be submitted two days after feedback
  5. You may occasionally have to come on a group call to discuss and brainstorm ideas

Requirements:

  1. Experience as a writer/thinker with a focus on business, manufacturing, industry, economics, and development beats
  2. Strong understanding of the Indian business environment and key economic drivers
  3. Excellent research and analytical skills
  4. Ability to produce well-structured, clear, and compelling content
  5. Proficiency in reading and interpreting national and regional news
  6. Fast learner with the ability to adapt to new topics and industries quickly
  7. Exceptional writing and editing skills in English

Good to have:

  1. Previous experience writing for a business or economic publication.
  2. Familiarity with digital publishing platforms and SEO best practices.
  3. Strong network of industry contacts and sources
  4. Ability to take insightful, relevant interviews of business persons
  5. Proficiency in Marathi, Kannada, Konkani, Telugu, and Gujarati

Some other details:

  • Pay Per Word (on final published count): Between INR 3-5 basis experience
  • Workspace: Shared Google documents
  • Payment cycle: Within 45 days of raising invoice

Our journalistic guidelines:

  1. Use of AI is discouraged
  2. Facts. Facts. Facts. Please use factual data only
  3. Cite your sources where you use them

Equal Opportunity 

As a communication collective that thrives on storytelling, we understand our role in the larger social sphere. We take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, caste, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law (and if we can add, fundamental human niceness).

Copyright and Ownership

By submitting your work, you grant The India Forecast exclusive ownership of all copyright and other intellectual property rights in and to the articles you write for us, including the right to reproduce, edit, publish, and distribute them in any media format. You represent and warrant that your work is original and does not infringe on the copyright or other intellectual property rights of any third party. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless The India Forecast from any claims or damages arising from a violation of copyright or other intellectual property rights in your work, and also from any claims or damages that may arise from hurting any individual/party’s sensibilities.

To apply, fill this form. We will send responses after about two weeks.