Associate Editor

Role Overview:

The Associate Editor atMy Startup TVplays a key role in conceptualizing, creating, and managing high-quality editorial content across My Startup Media's platforms including WebTV, digital magazine, podcasts, and OTT. The position requires a sharp news sense, strong editorial judgment, and the ability to manage stories, scripts, and multimedia content aligned withMy Startup TV'smission to spotlight startups, entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem enablers.

Key Responsibilities:

Editorial Planning & Management

• Assist the Chief Editor in planning daily, weekly, and monthly editorial calendars.
• Coordinate content development across platforms WebTV, podcasts, print, and digital.
• Identify emerging trends, startup stories, and ecosystem developments for coverage.
• Ensure all content aligns with My Startup Media's editorial policy and brand voice.
  

Content Creation & Editing

• Write, edit, and proofread news stories, features, and interview scripts.
• Edit contributor and freelancer submissions to meet editorial standards.
• Review scripts and storyboards for video features and bulletins.
• Develop engaging headlines, summaries, and social media copy for content promotion.

Team Coordination

• Work closely with video editors, reporters, anchors, and content producers to ensure timely delivery.
• Mentor interns and freelance writers to maintain quality and consistency.
• Liaise with the production and digital marketing teams for smooth publishing and distribution.
  

Content Review & Quality Control

• Maintain editorial consistency and factual accuracy across all outputs.
• Ensure compliance with ethical journalism and copyright norms.
• Oversee proofreading, language polishing, and final approval before publication.
  

Research & Story Development

• Research background information, data, and context for stories and interviews.
• Suggest new story ideas, formats, and special editorial series around startup themes.
• Monitor startup events, press releases, and announcements for coverage opportunities.
  

Platform-Specific Responsibilities

• For

  WebTV:

  Oversee video scripts, subtitles, and segment transitions.
• For

  Print/Digital:

  Supervise layout drafts and coordinate with designers.
• For

  Podcast/OTT:

  Assist in curating episode scripts and editorial flow.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's in Journalism, Mass Communication, or related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in editorial roles (digital, print, or broadcast).
• Strong command over English; familiarity with startup and business terminology.
• Excellent writing, editing, and visual storytelling skills.
• Ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with newsroom workflows, CMS tools, and multimedia publishing.
  

Performance Indicators

• Timely delivery of editorial calendar.
• Quality and engagement level of published content.
• Consistency in upholding editorial standards.
• Collaboration effectiveness with content and production teams.