Chief Editor

Job Description

Job Title: Chief Editor Location: Mumbai / In-Office Department: Content & Strategy About Fluidscapes Consultants: Fluidscapes is a pioneering political image management and digital strategy consulting firm, working at the intersection of politics, media, and technology. We craft narratives, build public perception, and create impact-driven content strategies for leading political leaders and organizations, especially in Maharashtra. Position Overview: Fluidscapes Consultants is looking to hire a visionary and experienced Editor-in-Chief to lead our multilingual content ecosystem. This role is pivotal in setting the editorial tone and direction for the political narratives we shape—especially across English, Hindi, and Marathi. The ideal candidate is a seasoned journalist or content leader with deep political acumen, especially in the landscape of Maharashtra politics, and brings at least 5 years of leadership experience at the editorial helm. The Editor-in-Chief will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of political, social, and narrative accuracy, overseeing all editorial output, guiding a team of content creators, and ensuring that all storytelling is audience-centric and platform-optimized for the digital era. Key Responsibilities: Editorial Strategy & Leadership Define and implement the editorial vision in alignment with Fluidscapes’ political and strategic objectives. Lead the editorial team to deliver compelling, insightful, and timely content tailored to the political discourse of Maharashtra and beyond. Maintain editorial consistency, tone, accuracy, and quality across all content published in English, Hindi, and Marathi. Multilingual Content Oversight Personally review, curate, and refine content across all three languages. Ensure regional and linguistic nuances are well-represented and culturally contextualized. Guide sub-editors, language experts, and translators to ensure linguistic integrity. Team Mentoring & Development Build, mentor, and inspire a team of writers, journalists, content strategists, and social media editors. Conduct editorial reviews and workshops to upskill team members. Foster a newsroom culture that values journalistic ethics, speed, and creativity. Digital & Political Savviness Lead the evolution of content for digital platforms—short-form content, reels, explainers, live updates, interactive formats, etc. Collaborate with social media, design, video, and tech teams for integrated storytelling. Use data insights to shape content direction and audience growth strategies. Fact-checking, Accuracy & Ethics Own the final layer of editorial validation for all major releases. Ensure strict adherence to political neutrality, ethics, and credibility in content creation. Oversee protocols for fact-checking, attribution, and corrections. Campaign Alignment & Thought Leadership Work closely with client servicing teams to align editorial output with campaign strategies. Offer strategic inputs on political messaging, tone, and audience resonance. Represent the editorial function in high-level client meetings and planning sessions when required. Key Qualifications: Master’s/Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, Political Science, or a related field. Minimum 10+ years of editorial/content experience with at least 5 years in a leadership/editorial head role. Fluency and excellence in English, Hindi, and Marathi—both written and spoken. Deep knowledge of Maharashtra’s political landscape, culture, and regional sentiments. Proven experience in digital journalism, social media content, and content for political campaigns. Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and lead large editorial projects with precision. Show more Show less