News Editor Intern

Company Description Startup Story® is a media platform dedicated to amplifying the voices of startups and showcasing their journeys to a global audience. The organization highlights entrepreneurial stories from diverse regions, including both major cities and emerging tier 2 and 3 areas, with a focus on inclusivity and equal representation. By sharing real-world challenges, triumphs, and lessons, Startup Story® aims to educate and inspire aspiring entrepreneurs and supporters of the startup ecosystem. The platform emphasizes resilience, creativity, and innovation, while providing recognition and support to underrepresented founders. Team members join a mission-driven environment that uses storytelling to nurture a vibrant and forward-looking entrepreneurial community.
Role Description The News Editor Intern will support the editorial team in identifying, selecting, and shaping startup-related news stories and founder features for publication. Day-to-day tasks include researching relevant topics, reviewing submissions and press materials, fact-checking information, and editing articles for clarity, accuracy, and tone. The intern will assist in drafting headlines, structuring stories, coordinating with writers and contributors, and keeping track of current trends in the startup and entrepreneurship space. Responsibilities may also include basic content management on digital platforms and collaborating with social media or marketing teams to ensure consistent messaging. This is an internship role based in New Delhi in a hybrid format, combining on-site work with some work-from-home fle
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Qualifications
Strong writing and editing abilities, with attention to grammar, structure, and journalistic clarity.
Interest in startups, entrepreneurship, and business news, with the ability to research and synthesize information from multiple sources.
Basic understanding of digital media workflows, including online publishing tools and content management systems (training can be provided).
Ability to work to deadlines, manage multiple assignments, and maintain editorial accuracy and integrity.
Effective communication skills and a collaborative mindset for working with writers, founders, and internal teams.
Pursuing or recently completed a degree in journalism, mass communication, English, business, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
Comfort with a hybrid work model in New Delhi, with readiness to attend in-person meetings or events when required.
Demonstrated interest in inclusive storytelling and highlighting underrepresented voices, especially from tier 2 and 3 cities.

Work arrangement
Hybrid