Correspondent-Public Markets

Inc42 Media is looking for a sharp and driven correspondent to cover the rapidly growing cohort of new-age tech companies in the public markets.

If you are curious about how new-age tech companies are shaping the future of Indian tech and Indian markets, and want to be the one telling those stories, this role is for you.

At the same time, this is also a specialist role given its sharp focus on listed companies. As such, this goes beyond a traditional reporter role and has intersections with public markets or equity markets analysts.

Inc42 is India's leading startup media and intelligence platform that informs, educates and empowers startup and business leaders through its incisive reporting, insightful reports, curated events and community engagement, and industry-leading executive courses.

Since launching in January 2015, and having risen to become the authoritative voice on India's startup economy, we've moved markets, gotten the early scoop on billions of dollars of transactions and told you what's happening deep inside some of the fastest-growing startups and industries alike. Our stories have been followed by the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Reuters, TechCrunch and other major outlets hundreds of times.

We also track over 50,000+ startups and provide market research and intelligence through our in-depth research reports, and we organise some of the most sought-after conferences and events for startup and business leaders across India.

As a correspondent for Inc42 covering and analysing the public market journey of Indian tech startups as well as listed new-age tech companies, you will:

• Report on the latest developments within companies that can have a material impact on their business
• Shed light on how companies are preparing for IPOs and other market events
• Decode the impact of macroeconomic factors on listed companies, as well as the implications of geopolitical changes
• Break down data and trends from quarterly reports, annual reports and other disclosures
• Track and analyse the fundamentals and growth within business verticals
• Build a strong network with brokerages and analysts, as well as the management teams of companies in Inc42's coverage

Unlike brokerages and investment houses, Inc42 Media caters to India's top founders, CXOs, managers and VPs as well as mid-level and entry-level talent at Indian startups. Enabling them to gain access to insights, strategies, and business models of listed companies will be a key facet of this role.

In addition to your skills and knowledge of public markets, you will have access to state-of-the-art digital tools, resources, and historical data (including pre-IPO data) that Inc42 has meticulously curated over the past 12 years.

Besides producing sharp analysis of listed companies, you would also be charged with shaping the ecosystem through your narrative and storytelling.

We also encourage applications from individuals keen to start their journey as journalists and transition from an analyst or investment background.

Why Choose Inc42

At Inc42, we put journalists at the centre of everything we do. We don't box talent into rigid moulds we give you the space to pursue stories that matter. Our newsroom thrives on curiosity, originality, and the drive to explain complex ideas with clarity.

Here, you'll have the chance to:

• Report with independence and depth on Indian new-age listed companies
• Shape narratives that influence conversations in India's startup and tech ecosystem
• Grow your skills in data-driven, digital journalism

If you're eager to build a distinct voice, chase meaningful stories, and grow as a journalist, Inc42 is the place to do it.

Our journalists are empowered to share diverse (even contrarian) perspectives and informed opinions, driving original narratives. If you're a journalist ready to embrace growth, tell distinct stories, and shape your unique perspective, Inc42 eagerly awaits your contribution to our journey.

The ideal candidate is someone who is well-versed in the public markets ecosystem, can produce analytical follow-ups quickly based on listed company disclosures, and is able to create narratives on the basis of the direction of a company or sector.

Primary Responsibilities

• Cover stories across tech, business, and finance in the public markets ecosystem
• Analyse data using sources such as Datalabs, official filings, RTIs, and secondary research
• Pitch newsworthy ideas to editors and build strong industry networks
• Enrich stories with data-driven value additions infographics, analysis, or multimedia (podcasts/video)
• Deliver exclusive stories that set the agenda
• Strengthen market presence by attending events and developing insider sources
• Build a strong professional presence on social media

Key Expectations

• Consistently publish data-backed stories with sharp insights
• Drive exclusivity and originality in reporting
• Add depth through innovative formats (charts, graphics, multimedia)
• Establish Inc42's authority at industry events and by cultivating high-value sources

Professional Traits

• 35 years of experience in public markets coverage
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Journalism or Mass Communication or,
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, or Engineering or,
• Chartered Financial Analyst qualification or,
• NSE Academy certification for a financial analyst and/or relevant certification for coverage of public market entities
• Strong fundamentals in reporting and fact-checking
• Ability to structure news and features into quick and effective narratives
• Solid understanding of India's startup and policy landscape
• Excellent command of written English with clarity and impact