Associate Editor

Responsibility:

*Connect and engage with executives and leaders of the industry (broadcasters, media

agencies I&B ministry), meet regulatory officers to maintain a healthy working environment

and ensure speed and precision in our reportage.

* Draw the editorial strategy for indiantelevision.com in consultation with editor-in-chief and

oversee implementation of the same on a daily basis.

* Lead and manage teams/reporters in different metro cities including Mumbai, Bangalore,

and Delhi and ensure editorial quality and that the style-sheet is adhered to. Ensure timely

delivery of output by team members.

* Monitoring conversations on social media to understand and assess content trends and

requirements.

* Manage everything that goes up on the website: from textual stories to visuals to videos

about cable TV, satellite TV, media, advertising, marketing, digital platforms, content

creation & distribution, the business and financial aspects, government and regulatory,

investment, executive lifestyle and other important aspects of these sectors.

* Monitor trends and track developments in the industry, report and edit copies.

* Assist in intensifying user engagement using various social media platforms like Facebook,

Twitter, and LinkedIn.

* Understand user consumption and behaviour using Google Analytics and design plans to

increase hits on the website while maintaining accuracy.

* Assist in conceptualizing events and conferences held by the organisation to provide a forum

for leaders of the media and entertainment industry to discuss the future of the sector.

Skills:

* Experience in managing a team; in particular, experience in coaching and mentoring

broadcast or digital reporters in best practices for digital journalism.

* Impeccable news judgement.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational skills, and a

demonstrated ability to multi-task.

* Meticulous and detail oriented.

* Conversant with basics of editing.

The ideal candidate requirement:

* Passion for journalism that fulfils audience needs, integrates audience response, and

prioritizes audience engagement.

* Knowledge of and passion for digital media.

Location: Goregaon Oshiwara, Mumbai

Type: Full-time

Onsite