About this opportunity

Company: Homegrown

Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Mumbai, India
Type: Full-time

Salary: Negotiable

Experience: 2-4 years

Homegrown is India's next-generation platform for culture and lifestyle for the creative class. The Homegrown Ecosystem includes a digital media publication and network, a culture-first creative agency and production house, events and experiences, and IPs like Homegrown Festival. Through its digital publication, Homegrown connects with the Indian and South Asian community, serving as the platform for the new Indian identity and emerging creative voices from contemporary culture.

They're seeking a Food and Travel Writer to join their editorial team. This is a dynamic, fast-paced workplace with a strong entrepreneurial spirit, where work is deeply rooted in culture and pushes creative and design boundaries across editorial, brand campaigns, films, experiential formats, and festivals.

Key responsibilities:

Write engaging, well-researched, and culturally rich articles on food, travel, hospitality, and culinary culture
Develop story ideas that explore India's diverse food landscape, travel destinations, and cultural experiences
Conduct interviews with chefs, restaurateurs, food entrepreneurs, hoteliers, and cultural practitioners
Cover restaurant openings, food festivals, culinary events, travel experiences, and hospitality launches
Produce city guides, travel itineraries, restaurant reviews, chef profiles, and culinary trend reports
Write for multiple formats including long-form features, quick reads, social media captions, and newsletter content
Collaborate with editors, photographers, videographers, and designers to create immersive storytelling experiences
Stay ahead of emerging trends in Indian and global food culture, sustainable dining, regional cuisines, and experiential travel
Adapt tone and style for different platforms including website, Instagram, and branded content
Meet deadlines consistently while managing multiple stories simultaneously
Contribute to editorial planning and brainstorming sessions with fresh, culturally informed ideas
Engage with Homegrown's community and understand audience interests in food and travel

Requirements:

2-4 years of experience in editorial writing, preferably in food, travel, hospitality, or culture-focused publications
Strong portfolio demonstrating excellent writing across food, travel, and cultural topics
Deep understanding of India's diverse culinary landscape, regional cuisines, and contemporary food movements
Exceptional command of English with impeccable grammar, style, and storytelling ability
Proven ability to write in Homegrown's voice: culturally aware, youthful, and authentic
Strong research skills and ability to identify compelling food and travel stories
Experience interviewing chefs, restaurateurs, and cultural practitioners
Familiarity with SEO, digital publishing, and social media best practices
Ability to write quickly without compromising quality in a fast-paced newsroom environment
Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across editorial, creative, and brand teams
Cultural curiosity and awareness of regional food traditions, sustainable practices, and culinary innovation
Understanding of what drives engagement and resonates with Homegrown's audience
Comfortable working on both editorial content and branded collaborations
Strong organizational skills and ability to juggle multiple deadlines
Passion for storytelling, food culture, travel, and amplifying diverse culinary voices
Willingness to travel for assignments and experience different food cultures firsthand
Based in or willing to relocate to Mumbai

To apply:

Submit your application with your resume, cover letter, and writing samples to careers@homegrown.co.in with the subject line:

Application – Food & Travel Writer (Your Name)

In your application, please include links to published work that demonstrates your expertise in food and travel writing. We appreciate all applications but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for next steps.

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Food & Travel Writer