Client Brief
Our client is a well-established name for more than 60 years covering Indian gems & jewellery industry through its bi-monthly magazines, weekly e-newsletter for providing valuable insights, updates & engaging content to its readers. They also organize events by recognizing & giving awards for promoting best talent in jewelry design along with shows in India wherein high- end designer, jewellery manufacturers & retailers come together for connecting, buying & selling.
Job Summary
The Associate Editor will contribute to the editorial content, strategy, and execution of a B2B magazine focused on the gems and jewellery industry. This role requires a keen editorial sense, understanding of industry trends, and the ability to produce compelling and informative content for business readers besides managing editorial team spread across locations including freelancers. The Associate Editor will write, edit, and manage content across print and digital formats, ensuring quality and relevance to the target audience along with meeting the deadlines for print & digital media
Key Responsibilities
- Write and edit feature articles, industry news, interviews, and trend reports for print and digital editions.
- Collaborate with the Editor-in-Chief on editorial planning, content calendars, and special issues.
- Managing & ensuring timely contributions from freelancers & team members to meet print & digital media deadlines.
- Research & analyze trends, innovations, and market developments in the gems and jewellery sector.
- Conduct interviews with designers, manufacturers, traders, and business leaders.
- Ensure all content adheres to editorial standards, style guides, and brand voice.
- Attend industry trade shows, conferences, and exhibitions to gather insights and build contacts.
- Coordinate with the design, marketing, and sales teams for integrated content production.
- Maintain editorial schedules and ensure timely delivery of all assigned content.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, or related field.
- 7 to 10 years of editorial experience, preferably in gems & jewellery industry / B2B publishing journalism.
- Strong English writing, editing, and proofreading skills with attention to detail.
- Understanding of the gems and jewellery industry is preferred.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with industry stakeholders & ensure deliverables are completed given within the deadlines for print & digital media
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple content deadlines.
- Creative thinker who can contribute ideas for stories and special features.
- Prior writing experience or passion for covering gems, jewellery, and diamond industry trends.
Salary & Benefits
- The monthly salary would be between 50k to 80k per month & work location is Andheri East & people residing in western suburb of Mumbai with relevant B2B magazines writing experience & managing team are preferred.
- Hybrid working model
Skills: digital media,creative thinking,writing,organizational skills,editing,industry research,time management,content management,interpersonal skills,multitasking,print media,b2b magazines,proofreading
