Senior Education Reporter

Job Title : Senior Education Reporter

Location : Mumbai, India

Organization : The Free Press Journal

Department : Editorial

No. Of Years of Work Experience : 5+ Years

About The Free Press Journal :

Founded in 1928, The Free Press Journal is one of Mumbai’s oldest and most respected English-language newspapers. With a legacy of fearless journalism and public service, FPJ combines traditional values with a modern approach to news, covering a wide range of topics including politics, economy, education, civic issues, and lifestyle. As we expand our focus on education — a sector critical to India's future — we are looking for a committed Senior Education Reporter to join our Mumbai newsroom.

Role Overview :

As a Senior Education Reporter at The Free Press Journal, you will be responsible for covering all major developments in the education sector.

Key Responsibilities :

• Report and write news articles, features, and explainers related to the education beat — including school board updates, university affairs, government policies, competitive exams, admissions, edtech, and student activism.
• Build and maintain a strong network of sources in the education ecosystem — including school and college administrators, government officials, educators, students, and academic experts.
• Monitor regulatory and academic bodies such as UGC, AICTE, CBSE, ICSE, State Education Boards, and the Ministry of Education for relevant updates.
• Attend press conferences, academic events, and education summits to gather news and insights.
• Pitch original and impactful story ideas — both for print and digital — that resonate with FPJ’s audience.
• Ensure stories meet FPJ’s editorial standards of accuracy, fairness, and objectivity , and are filed on tight deadlines.
• Collaborate with photo and digital teams to amplify stories across platforms , including social media and multimedia formats.

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Application Process :

Please send your CV, cover letter, and 2–3 samples of relevant work to prachi.singh@fpj.co.in with the subject line : Application – Senior Education Reporter (Mumbai)