Senior Sub Editor

The Senior Sub Editor will also be expected to mentor junior team members and contribute to maintaining high editorial standards.\n\nResponsibilities:\nContent Editing and Proofreading: Thoroughly edit and proofread Hindi news articles, features, and other content for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, clarity, factual accuracy, and adherence to the portal's style guide and editorial policies.\nHeadline and Deck Writing: Craft compelling and accurate headlines, sub- headlines (decks), and captions that grab readers' attention and accurately reflect the content.\nContent Optimization: Ensure content is optimized for online readability, SEO (Search Engine Optimization), and social media sharing. This includes suggesting relevant keywords and ensuring proper formatting.\nFact-Checking and Verification: Rigorously fact-check information and verify sources to maintain journalistic integrity and accuracy.\nStory Structure and Flow: Review and improve the structure, flow, and overall presentation of news stories to enhance reader engagement and understanding.\nImage and Multimedia Integration: Ensure appropriate and high-quality images, videos, and other multimedia elements are correctly integrated with the text.\nLegal and Ethical Compliance: Ensure all published content adheres to legal and ethical guidelines, including copyright laws and defamation standards.\nCollaboration: Work closely with reporters and other team members to refine content and ensure timely publication.\nMentoring and Guidance: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior sub- editors and trainees, sharing best practices and contributing to their professional development.\nStaying Updated: Keep abreast of current affairs, trends in digital journalism, and evolving language usage in Hindi.\nTechnical Proficiency: Utilize the content management system (CMS) and other relevant digital tools effectively for publishing and managing content.\nMaintaining Editorial Standards: Uphold and promote high editorial standards across all published content.\nContributing to Editorial Planning: Participate in editorial meetings and contribute ideas for content development and improvement.\nShift Work: Be willing to work in shifts, including evenings, weekends, and night shifts.\n\nQualifications and Experience:\nBachelor & degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, Hindi Literature, or a related field.\nMinimum of 1-3 years of proven experience as a Sub Editor in a reputable Hindi news organization, preferably a digital platform.\nExceptional command of the Hindi language, including grammar, vocabulary,\nand nuances.\nStrong understanding of journalistic principles, ethics, and best practices.\nExcellent news judgment and a keen eye for detail.\nAbility to write clear, concise, and engaging headlines and summaries.\nFamiliarity with SEO principles and best practices for online content.\nProficiency in using content management systems (CMS) such as [Mention\nspecific CMS if applicable, e.g., WordPress, Drupal].\nStrong fact-checking and verification skills.\nAbility to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills.\nAbility to work independently and as part of a team.\nFamiliarity with social media platforms and their role in news dissemination.\nBasic understanding of media laws and regulations in India.\n\nPreferred Skills:\nExperience with multimedia editing tools.\nKnowledge of Hindi Mangal font is a must.\nFamiliarity with analytics tools to understand content performance.\n\nInterested candidates can please share their resume on .\n\nWhy Jagran New Media\nWe are a part of a leading conglomerate group and amongst the top 10 digital media companies in India. We have been certified for building a \"Good to Great\" culture by Great Place to work.

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