Editor - Infrastructure

Job Title: Infrastructure Editor

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Infrastructure Editor

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Infrastructure Coverage:

• Plan, commission, and edit high-impact stories on infrastructure projects, policies, and developments across Mumbai, Maharashtra, and India.

• Newsroom Leadership:

• Mentor and guide a team of reporters, ensuring consistent, quality content aligned with editorial standards and deadlines.

• Investigative Reporting Oversight:

• Oversee and contribute to long-form investigative features on large-scale public infrastructure projects, public-private partnerships, budget allocations, environmental impact, etc.

• Develop Sources:

• Maintain strong contacts across government departments, urban planning bodies, infrastructure firms, and civil society to ensure exclusive stories and insights.

• Multi-Platform Storytelling:

• Work with digital teams to adapt content for web and social media platforms with appropriate multimedia elements.

• Analysis & Opinion:

• Provide sharp, analytical commentary and op-eds on infrastructure policy shifts, project delays, or key developments.

• Stay Updated:

• Track trends, government policies (like Smart Cities, AMRUT, Metro Rail, Coastal Road, etc.), tenders, and execution status of major infrastructure projects.

Requirements:

• Minimum

  10 years of experience

  in journalism

  covering infrastructure

  , real estate, urban affairs, or public policy from other Daily English Newspaper Publications/B2B Magazines.
• Proven editorial leadership experience.
• Deep understanding of Mumbai’s civic landscape and India’s infrastructure ecosystem.
• Strong editorial judgment, news sense, and attention to detail.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Experience with digital publishing tools and content management systems.
• Strong network of sources in the infrastructure and civic space.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Mass Communication.
• Experience working with multimedia teams or producing explainer content.
• Knowledge of Marathi or Hindi is a plus.

To Apply:

prachi.singh@fpj.co.in