City Desk Editor

About the Role:

City Desk Editor

Key Responsibilities

City News Writing & Editing

• Write, rewrite, and edit news stories focused on Jaipur's civic issues, law & order, education, governance, infrastructure, politics, and social dynamics.
• Ensure high standards of accuracy, clarity, objectivity, and relevance in polished Hindi.

Content Enhancement & Story Development

• Add depth and value to raw reports by incorporating background, quotes, data, and context.
• Craft compelling headlines and intros tailored for the city reader, highlighting real on-ground situations.

Field Coordination & Reporter Management

• Collaborate daily with city reporters, photographers, and beat correspondents for comprehensive news planning and execution.
• Guide and mentor reporters to improve story depth, structure, and journalistic integrity.

Desk & Page Management

• Finalize city pages in collaboration with the layout/design team.
• Suggest lead stories, sidebars, special boxes, and infographics that enhance visual and editorial presentation.

Real-Time News Handling

• Monitor and update breaking developments, especially during festivals, emergencies, protests, and political events in Jaipur.
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of updates under tight deadlines.

Language & Quality Control

• Maintain consistency in editorial tone, grammatical precision, and news neutrality.
• Uphold the highest standards of journalistic ethics and factual verification.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, or equivalent.
• 24 years of editorial experience in a city newsroom, preferably in Hindi print or digital media.
• Strong grasp of Jaipur's social, political, administrative, and cultural landscape.
• Expertise in Hindi news writing, editing, and urban news judgment.
• Proficiency with content management systems (CMS) and newsroom workflows.

Preferred Skills

• Excellent command of Hindi language and style suited to city news.
• Ability to handle deadline pressure and manage late evening shifts if required.
• Collaborative attitude, strong sense of editorial responsibility, and a city-first journalistic instinct.