Chief Sub Editor - English News

About the Role:

Chief Sub-Editor English News

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, write, and assign news articles based on the editorial calendar and breaking developments.
• Spot emerging angles and narratives within trending news topics and convert them into high-performing stories.
• Write compelling, descriptive feature copies and fast-breaking news items under tight deadlines.
• Maintain a sharp understanding of national and international current affairs, politics, and other key domains.
• Ensure content is SEO-compliant with well-researched keywords, cluster writing strategy, and authoritative coverage.
• Monitor content performance using tools like

  Google Analytics

  and adapt strategies to maximize reach and engagement.
• Guide and collaborate with the editorial team to maintain quality, speed, and consistency across the desk.
• Be available for

  rotational shifts

  , including weekend duties, as part of a 24x7 news operation.
• Coordinate with the video and multimedia teams for visual storytellingknowledge of video scripting/treatment is a plus.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience working in a

  news website

  or digital-first newsroom.
• Strong editing, rewriting, and headline-writing skills.
• Excellent news judgment and understanding of what drives engagement in a digital ecosystem.
• Hands-on experience with content management systems (CMS) and basic knowledge of analytics and SEO tools.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative editorial team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in keyword research, topic clustering, and long-form content planning.
• Awareness of video formats and visual news packaging is an added advantage.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, or related fields