Business Journalist

Reporting to Portfolio Director

About Packt 

Packt's mission is to help the world put software to work in new ways, through the delivery of effective learning and information services to IT professionals. We are a technical publisher and learning provider with over 400 staff based across the globe, primarily in India and the UK. Our products have global relevance, and our multimedia portfolio includes over 7,000 books, e-books, audiobooks, and video courses.  

We are starting up a new line of business focused on “moving up the stack” from our heartland developers and engineers to the next level of decision makers and tech leaders. We aim to create invaluable content for tech leaders and decision makers that enables them to make better decisions faster. Our theory is that case studies are a core component of this, showcasing real-world solutions that provide actionable insights for tech leaders to apply to their own business challenges. The initial focus of this initiative will be businesses implementing Generative AI solutions. 

For more details, visit www.packtpub.com. 

Role Overview 

As a Business Journalist at TechLeader (Packt), you will play a critical role in creating high-quality, in-depth technical case studies for our audience. You’ll serve as our lead researcher, interviewer, and writer—transforming complex interviews with top tech decision-makers into comprehensive narratives that reveal real-world strategies and outcomes. This role demands a rigorous writing approach that can handle complexity and sustain intellectual depth over long, detailed narratives. 

Your work will directly help decision-makers—including CTOs, CIOs, Chief AI Officers, and VPs of Engineering—quickly grasp complex insights and apply them to their business challenges. 

What You Will Do 

In this role, you will manage the entire lifecycle of technical case study production—from identifying and sourcing potential subjects to researching, interviewing, and writing detailed narratives that deliver actionable insights. Your contributions will help shape a robust content pipeline that informs and empowers tech leaders. 

• Research & Sourcing: 

• Research and identify emerging trends to build a robust list of potential case study topics for your designated domain—be it tech, health, finance, leadership, or another focus area. 

• Identify and acquire potential case study subjects. 

• Interviewing & Content Development: 

• Plan and prepare the interview scope by drafting a high-level table of contents, then conduct in-depth interviews to capture comprehensive insights. 

• Develop cohesive case studies that clearly break down the thought process, strategic framework, key considerations, challenges, solutions, workflows, and technology stack used—presenting them in a digestible, step-by-step format. 

• Ensure each narrative extracts actionable lessons that readers can apply in their own contexts. 

• Quality & Integrity: 

• Employ rigorous fact-checking and verify all data to ensure every narrative is accurate and reliable. 

• Collaborate with tech reviewers and subject matter experts to maintain both technical accuracy and depth. 

• Narrative Crafting & Engagement: 

• Create detailed, intellectually rigorous narratives that provide clarity and actionable insights, rather than relying solely on storytelling techniques. 

• Work closely with production teams to integrate visual elements that enhance and clarify complex content.  

• Content Distribution & Feedback: 

• Collaborate with internal teams to align on content strategy and distribution channels. 

• Contribute ideas to refine our product taxonomy and future content formats based on audience feedback. 

• US Networking & Engagement: 
  Engage with US contributors through 2-3 scheduled calls per week to explore potential case study opportunities. 

Who You Are 

We’re seeking a candidate who thrives in a challenging, high-stakes environment—someone with the tenacity and expertise to tackle complex research and deliver detailed, technical narratives that drive business impact. 

The work we do is fast paced, demanding, and intellectually challenging. We are looking for dynamic candidates with a deep interest in technology and a commitment to helping tech professionals learn and grow. You will need strong oral and written communication skills, exceptional attention to detail, and excellent organization and time-management abilities. Proactivity, adaptability, and a relentless pursuit of accuracy are essential for success in this role. 

Below are the key skills we expect: 

• Research & Interviewing Skills: 

• Demonstrable experience in conducting in-depth research and interviews, ideally within the technology or business sectors. 

• Writing & Analytical Skills: 

• Exceptional writing skills with the ability to translate complex technical and business topics into detailed, insightful narratives. We seek a candidate who can handle long, nuanced content rather than casual writing. 

• Critical Thinking: 

• Strong analytical abilities to sift through data, identify key decision points, and derive actionable insights. 

• Communication: 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to build rapport with high-level industry leaders. 

• Adaptability: 

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment.  

• Attention to Detail: 

• Meticulous in fact-checking and ensuring content integrity, with a keen eye for clarity and coherence. 

• Tech Savvy: 

• A strong grasp of emerging technologies, especially Generative AI, and an interest in staying updated on industry trends. 

• Flexibility:  

• Willingness to work flexible hours to accommodate interviews and collaborations with leaders across different time zones, particularly in the US, where at least 2-3 calls with US contributors are expected each week. 

Why Work at Packt 

We are a global and remote-first business with most of our team based in India and the UK. We recognize how important our people are and acknowledge and support the things that are important to them. Our culture is open and informal and based around learning. We love sharing ideas and we want everyone to feel that they have an input into how the business works. We are a fun place to work but with a focus on performance and personal development providing opportunities for personal growth and career progression. We try to achieve this by: 

• Ensuring a positive working environment for all team members, supportive of flexible and remote work. 

• Supporting individual development through growth opportunities and internal mobility. 

• Encouraging social collaboration within teams and communities and knowledge-sharing. 

• Fostering a culture that supports a healthy work-life balance. 

We focus on the full employee experience. We seek to achieve this by:  

• Providing a broad range of benefits and initiatives.  

• Advocating a healthy lifestyle where wellbeing is seen as an essential responsibility.  

• Celebrating success stories and encouraging peer-to-peer recognition.  

• Fostering a culture of self-development.  

• Providing a work environment where the best idea wins, and challenges are encouraged.  

Benefits:  
You will also have access to a range of flexible benefits that are designed to help you make the most of your time with us. 

• Bonus scheme  

• 5 day working week 

• 25 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays) 

• Flexible hours: choose how, when, and where you work within India 

• Training programs and Certification 

• Group Medical Insurance  

• Wellness initiatives 

Salary Range - INR 50-85K fixed pay per month (skills and/or experience dependent)

Disclaimer: Packt does not authorize any third-party consultancies, influencers, or agencies to offer employment opportunities on our behalf. We are not involved in any financial transactions with these parties. Our hiring process is managed internally, and all applications should be made through the official procedures outlined in our job listings.