Assistant Editor

Job Description:

• Sub-edit copy and revise headlines standfirsts and page furniture to the highest standard with immaculate written English and a sharp editorial eye.
• Edit succinctly and sensitively maintaining tone and clarity across formats.
• Work with multimedia elements including pictures charts video and graphics- for web and app platforms; confidence with digital tools is key.
• Support the production head and deputies in curating designing and publishing content across platforms (including PDFs emails and podcasts).
• Collaborate with production colleagues to deliver articles efficiently meeting tight deadlines in a frenetic environment. Prior experience in print is a plus.
• Apply a strong understanding of editorial compliance and regulatory issues including legal risk copyright embargoes and journalistic privilege.
• Ensure all content adheres to editorial standards brand guidelines and legal requirements.

Candidate Requirement:

• 6 years of experience with exceptional English language skills with several years experience in a fast-paced news-driven editorial environment; ideally at a national newspaper magazine or digital publisher.

Location: Chennai