Writer - Content & Editorial Development in Delhi | Goonj

Goonj

Goonj works across India to turn what cities throw away into something of value for rural communities. For over twenty years, it has moved the conversation from charity to shared responsibility, and treated the people it works with as equal partners, not passive receivers of help. Its work centres on dignity, the reuse of materials, and community participation, including relief during disasters. At Goonj, communication is not about chasing likes. It is about honouring the people in each story and building real connections between people, materials and purpose. This role sits within Goonj's Communication Team, which shares these stories with donors, partners and the public.

Role

Goonj is looking for a careful, versatile writer who sees writing as clear thinking put on the page. You will turn field notes and conversations into stories that respect communities, help shape flagship publications, and write copy for campaigns and digital channels. Writing is your main focus, but the work is shared and flexible, so you will also step in during campaigns, collection drives and disaster relief efforts.

Responsibilities

• Turn raw field notes, audio interviews and regional team updates into case studies that show community dignity, local problem-solving and lessons learned.
• Follow up with ground teams to check details, understand the human context, and collect proper consent and safeguarding documents.
• Keep an organised archive of verified stories, quotes and photos that the whole organisation can use.
• Draft assigned sections, theme spotlights and case profiles for the Annual Report and other publications, guided by senior editors.
• Work with programme and M&E (monitoring and evaluation) teams to check numbers, dates and places, and turn data into clear, human stories, then fact-check and proofread drafts from different teams.
• Write copy for seasonal drives such as Rahat (disaster relief) and winter drives, as well as newsletters, donor briefs, website updates, press notes, emailers and social media posts, avoiding pity-based appeals and NGO jargon.
• Work closely with designers so words and visuals support each other, and use AI (artificial intelligence) tools sensibly for research, outlines and transcription while keeping the judgment, fact-checking and final writing your own.
• Take part in organisation-wide campaigns, collection drives, relief operations and events where quick teamwork and communication are needed.

Requirements

• 2 to 4 years of writing or editorial experience in journalism, non-profit communications, publishing or research-led storytelling.
• Strong written English, with the ability to read, listen to and transcribe conversations and field notes in Hindi or another Indian regional language.
• A natural feel for human-centred stories that avoid sensational, victim-focused or corporate language.
• Skill in fact-checking, proofreading and editing out generic language to match Goonj's own voice.
• Comfort with changing priorities, field realities and a small team, with humility and initiative.
• Willingness to be based in Delhi and join ground-level drives, relief work and events when needed.

Benefits

• Do meaningful work that puts community dignity at the centre of every story.
• Join a team that values thinking before writing and welcomes questions about every brief.
• Work across teams and in the field, building a wide range of writing and editorial skills.
• Competitive pay.

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