Build a career that matters
The Morning Context’s storytelling, hard nosed analysis and opinion reaches a 300,000 strong, discerning, global audience every morning. If you understand large businesses, startups and economic current affairs, and enjoy the friction that comes with producing independent stories, you’d be at home in our newsroom.
Culture & Values
How we work — and why it works
Information and knowledge is how the world moves forward. Our mission at The Morning Context is to be the most trustworthy resource for people to keep themselves informed and understand the world around them. If we can help people live more informed lives which helps them in making decisions in their daily life then we would have done our job.
The Morning Context was started because most media companies have gotten worse at doing this. Social media which a lot of people use to keep themselves informed is polarised and untrustworthy. That is our opportunity.
So how do we build this company and achieve our mission?
- 1.By bringing together people who align with our mission.
- 2.By valuing depth over speed and volume.
- 3.By building a work culture rooted in shared values.
Our core values
- 1.Respect for Talent. Be excellent at your craft.
- 2.Independent Decision-Making. Take ownership, act responsibly.
- 3.Team Players. We succeed together, not alone.
- 4.Clear Communication. Clarity in everything, always.
- 5.People over Processes. Human judgment matters more than bureaucracy.
Latest Vacancies
Build your career with us
The Morning Context is hiring a FMCG and retail reporter. You will dig into the strategies of the country's biggest FMCG and retail businesses, from quarterly earnings and distribution strategies to brand pivots and challenges from newer, younger companies.
responsibilities
- Report and write long-form, deeply researched features on FMCG companies, retail chains, and consumer trends for a business-savvy readership
- Track and break news on corporate strategy, distribution and supply chain shifts, D2C disruption, and the competitive dynamics of India's consumer sector
- Build and maintain a network of sources across companies, channels, agencies, and industry bodies
- Analyse earnings, filings, and industry data to find the story behind the numbers
- Pitch and execute story ideas with a clear point of view and editorial rigour
- Collaborate with editors and researchers to develop stories from first idea to final publication
requirements
- 3–6 years of experience in business journalism, with a track record in long-form or investigative reporting
- Deep familiarity with India's FMCG, retail, or consumer goods landscape
- Ability to read and interpret corporate filings, financial statements, and market research
- Strong writing skills — clear, precise, and compelling even on complex subjects
- Comfort working independently and managing multiple stories simultaneously
- Intellectual curiosity and a genuine interest in how businesses and markets work
compensation
- We offer competitive compensation. Our pay structure is designed to ensure that our people have the most cash in hand and not an inflated CTC tower
- Our typical compensation offers are 20% above your last drawn cash in hand pay
Our Offices
Where you'll find us
London
United Kingdom
86-90, Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NE
Mumbai
India
No. 7B/4, Deonar, Mumbai, Maharashtra
United Arab Emirates
Sharjah Media City, Sharjah
