Assistant Editor

As an Assistant Editor at Supreme Court Observer (SCO), you will play a crucial role in shaping the editorial output of one of India's leading legal journalism websites. You will work closely with the team to identify and track cases that have the potential to influence the development of law or significantly impact the public. Your responsibilities will include commissioning pieces, collaborating with staff writers and contributors, and overseeing reporting from editing and copy-editing to fact-checking. Your role will involve ideating with writers to develop new stories and areas of research, as well as writing and editing daily hearing reports, case summaries, and explainers on judgments. Additionally, you will be responsible for editing in-depth analytical pieces, judge profiles, video scripts, and other daily outputs from the team. Working alongside the Social Media Editor, you will also contribute to developing and implementing SCO's communications strategy across digital platforms. Furthermore, you will support SCO's outreach initiatives, including workshops, seminars, conferences, and other events. Qualifications Required: - An undergraduate degree in Law or Journalism with a strong academic background, and 12 years of experience in related fields. Freshers will also be considered. - Excellent research and writing skills. - The ability to distill complex legal issues into clear, accessible, and engaging prose for the general public. Preferred Qualifications: - Candidates with prior experience in legal reporting, editing, or communications. If you are passionate about the Supreme Court's work and its role in India's constitutional democracy, and are committed to communicating this to a wide audience, we encourage you to apply for this position. To apply, please email careers@scobserver.in with Application for Assistant Editor in the subject line. Your application must include a resume, a cover letter naming two references, two writing samples, and a statement of purpose. Shortlisted applicants will undergo a test assignment followed by an interview process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The role is based out of SCO's office in Bangalore. Remuneration will be commensurate with experience and proven ability. Candidates from marginalized social groups are strongly encouraged to apply.,