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Lokal App

Lokal App

Hyperlocal vernacular content platform

Meta Ads Script Writer - Kannada, Gyantv

Full-Time
No salary listed
Junior, Mid
Bachelor's
Remote in India+1 more

More locations: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Remote

About the job

Requirements
  • Any Bachelor's degree.
  • One to three years of experience in content writing, scriptwriting, or copywriting, preferably involving digital or video content.
  • Proven ability to write short-form content with a strong storytelling structure.
  • Strong written and spoken command of a regional language and English.
  • Deep understanding of Indian audiences and cultural nuances.
  • Familiarity with digital metrics and performance-based storytelling.
  • Must provide a personal laptop for day-to-day tasks.
Responsibilities
  • Create compelling short-form scripts under 60 seconds with a strong storytelling flow.
  • Translate content from a regional language to English and from English to a regional language.
  • Write sharp, attention-grabbing hooks to maximize engagement and retention.
  • Craft platform-specific content for Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and other channels.
  • Analyze ad metrics, including click-through rate, watch time, and drop-off rates, to refine creative strategy.
  • Collaborate with video editors, designers, and creative strategists to bring ideas to life.
  • Translate copy ideas into strong visual narratives and impactful storytelling sequences.
  • Identify and adapt to emerging content and creative trends.
  • Simplify complex ideas into relatable and emotionally resonant content.
  • Read and watch diverse content, including books, short films, and advertisements, to expand creative vocabulary and visual literacy.
  • Provide creative input during production to ensure content quality and tone consistency.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in content writing, scriptwriting, or copywriting involving digital or video content.

About the company

Lokal App is a hyperlocal platform delivering district-level content in vernacular languages for non-English speaking users in India’s Tier 2 and 3 towns, with local news, classifieds, jobs, real estate, matrimonial ads, price data, and government schemes. It works by aggregating content from local users and stringers, plus an in-app training program that allows residents to become contributors and earn money as digital reporters. Revenue comes from content-led digital marketing, local classifieds, and service fees, mirroring a newspaper’s income streams in a digital form. Its focus on vernacular, district-level information and a formal contributor network sets it apart from urban, English-dominated platforms, aiming to connect rural markets with brands and services while empowering local participants.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$29.8M

Headquarters

Bengaluru, India

Founded

2018

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • November 2025 launches of Sahi Jobs and AgriLokal expand monetizable verticals.
  • Forbes India reported FY25 revenues of ₹67.4 crore, showing real business traction.
  • Job postings in 2026 indicate active hiring across engineering, product, and growth teams.

What critics are saying

  • Lokal's 40-app sprawl in 2025 dilutes focus and burns capital fast.
  • Revenue concentration in SMB advertising faces pressure if local demand softens in 2026.
  • If Sahi Jobs and AgriLokal fail, Lokal loses its diversification thesis and funding story.

What makes Lokal App unique

  • Lokal's vernacular district-level distribution targets non-English Tier 2 and Tier 3 India.
  • The company now spans news, jobs, classifieds, farming, and social apps across languages.
  • AI-driven moderation and verified marketplaces differentiate Lokal from generic regional content apps.

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Lokal receives financing of $12M in round of financing

Indian hyperlocal social media platform Lokal has raised $12 million in a new round of financing led by Chinese internet conglomerate Tencent, according to a source familiar with the matter.