Freelance Journalist / Researcher - Southern Asia Region

About Company

Digital Skills Authority is industry's global digital and digital business skills awarding body and publisher that develops and accredits high-impact training certification programs for organizations to succeed in using digital. The company has two series of certification programs, 'The Certificate in Online Business Series' and the 'Master in Digital Management Program', with a focus on future skills in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Coding, Analysis, and Internet-of-Things.

Role Description

This is a freelance remote role for an experienced Journalist / Researcher / Writer. The Journalist / Researcher / Writer will be responsible for news writing, research and general writing assignments relating to India and Southern Asia region, which may or not be with the assistance of artificial Intelligence to boost productivity and content volume. Human expertise and skill is paramount.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing and research skills
• Interviewing and research skills
• Demonstrated ability to write in News Writing, and general Writing assignments
• Experience in Broadcasting
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and remotely
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field
• Experience in Digital / Technology industry is a plus
• Search engine optimisation of text
• Ability to use AI as a co-pilot

The purpose of the role is research data, statistics and news and interview relevant industry professionals, leaders and experts, for our industry insights initiatives (Bite sized data and quotes for our broadcast media, and articles for newsletters and other).

Fluent English essential as well as South Asian languages

Skills Required

Analytical Skills, Artificial Intelligence, News Writing, Broadcasting, Research, Interviewing