Legal & Rights
Courts, civil rights, discrimination, activism wins
- Legal literacy or legal editor mentorship
Editorial handbook
Beat system and content strategy
The editorial strategy converts Unmuted from a generic news site into a specialised LGBTQ+ newsroom with beats, standards, publishing cadence and community source protection.
12 beats
Specialised coverage map
Health & Safety
Mental health, HIV/AIDS, healthcare discrimination, violence prevention
- Health journalism experience
Employment & Economy
Workplace harassment, entrepreneurs, income inequality, gig work
- Economics/workplace reporting
Activism & Grassroots
Movements, organisers, nonprofits, political campaigns
- Embedded activist networks
Culture & Lifestyle
Arts, nightlife, fashion, dating, food, wellness
- Arts/culture background
Spirituality & Faith
Affirming faith communities, traditions, religion-based discrimination
- Multi-faith literacy
Youth & Education
Coming out, school safety, campus communities, Gen Z perspectives
- Youth-source network
Elderly & Ageing
Care homes, elder healthcare, legacy and intergenerational connection
- Connections with elders
Transgender Specific
Gender affirmation, healthcare, workplace discrimination, trans joy
- Trans lived experience required
Regional Coverage
Hindi, Tamil, Bengali, Marathi and other state coverage
- Native language reporters
Intersectional Coverage
Caste, religion, disability, class and rural queer experience
- Intersectional reporting experience
International/Diaspora
Global LGBTQ+ stories with India connection
- International network
Content mix
What gets published and how often
| Content type | Share | Format | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breaking news | 20% | 300–500 words, factual, fast | 1–2 per week minimum |
| Investigations | 20% | 2,000–4,000 words, multimedia | 2 per month |
| Profiles & narratives | 25% | 1,000–2,000 words, human-centred | 2–3 per week |
| Service journalism | 15% | 800–1,500 words, practical guides | 1–2 per week |
| Explainers | 15% | 1,000–1,500 words, analytical | 1–2 per week |
| Culture & joy | 5% | 800–1,200 words | 1–2 per week |
Editorial standards
- Two independent sources for factual claims when possible.
- Prominent corrections policy.
- Correct pronouns and names.
- Content warnings for sensitive topics.
- No identifying details without consent.
Story ideation
- Public tip form and tips@unmutedindia.com.
- Monthly reader survey.
- Advisory board inputs.
- Freelancer pitches.
- Impact filter: will this story help, protect, reveal or hold power accountable?