Assistant Editor Copy Editor Executive Editor

Job Description

We are looking for an ambitious energetic and detail-oriented Editor to join our editorial team. The selected candidate will play a key role in creating high-quality content for our magazine and news portal while contributing to the overall editorial strategy and brand growth.

The role involves researching writing editing and coordinating content related to Metro Rail Railways High-Speed Rail RRTS Urban Mobility and Infrastructure sectors. The candidate will also work closely with designers sales and marketing teams to ensure timely publication and strong industry engagement.

The objective of this role is to drive sustainable editorial growth through impactful articles whitepapers media interviews research papers and strong relationships with industry leaders.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the highest standards of editorial ethics accuracy and quality
  

• Research collect write and edit content including:
  

  • News articles
    

  • Feature articles
    

  • Cover stories
    

  • Media interviews
    

  • Whitepapers and research papers
    

  • Opinions tenders and contract-related updates
    

• Publish news stories/articles daily on the news portal
  

• Write at least one featured editorial/article every month on recent developments in:
  

  • Metro Rail
    

  • High-Speed Rail
    

  • RRTS projects
    

  • Smart and sustainable public transportation
    

• Coordinate with designers to ensure timely completion of magazine layouts
  

• Review and proofread all content before publication to ensure accuracy clarity grammar and consistency
  

• Verify facts data and sources cited in articles
  

• Allocate space for text images graphics and illustrations in coordination with the design team
  

• Support the sales and marketing team in creating promotional content such as banners emailers and creatives
  

• Conduct and coordinate media interviews with:
  

  • Industry leaders
    

  • Senior government officials (Urban Development Transport Railways)
    

  • Metro rail operators EPC contractors consultants and service providers
    

• Encourage and manage Call for Papers from professionals in the metro rail infrastructure and urban mobility ecosystem
  

• Review and evaluate submitted articles for fair and quality publication
  

• Support quality control by reviewing each magazine issue before release
  

• Promote the magazine and news portal through social media industry events conferences and forums
  

• Perform additional editorial assignments as directed by the Editorial Board
  

Requirements

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Journalism Mass Communication English or a related field
  

• Prior experience in writing editing or proofreading (media/publishing experience preferred)
  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  

• Strong command of grammar punctuation and editorial style
  

• Creative mindset with curiosity and interest in a wide range of topics
  

• Ability to generate compelling story ideas and attention-grabbing headlines
  

• Strong editorial judgment to assess ethics relevance and evidence in stories
  

• Ability to rewrite and simplify content for better reader understanding
  

• Detail-oriented with strong fact-checking and quality-control skills
  

• Ability to guide and collaborate with writers designers and internal teams
  

• Interest or background in infrastructure metro rail railways or urban mobility is an added advantage
  

Benefits

Compensation & Benefits

• CTC Range: 2.4 LPA 3.6 LPA (based on experience and skills)
  

• No fixed salary structure initially; compensation aligned with performance and role fit
  

• All approved official travel and outdoor expenses will be reimbursed upon submission of actual bills
  

• Exposure to industry leaders policymakers and large-scale infrastructure projects
  

• Opportunity for long-term growth including potential induction into the Board of Directors based on performance and commitment