Assistant Editor - Chennai

About the Role

The Hindu Group is looking for an experienced and dynamic newsroom professional to join our Editorial team as Assistant Editor – News Desk at Chennai.

Responsibilities

• Editing and Publishing: To review, edit, and rewrite articles for accuracy, clarity, coherence, and adherence to the publication’s style guidelines, and to publish stories online, in addition to using them on pages.
• Headline Writing: To craft engaging and accurate headlines and subheadings that capture the essence of the news piece while adhering to best practices.
• Page-making: To handle page layout, ensuring proper visual hierarchy and optimal space utilization, and adding elements to enhance its aesthetics.
• Collaboration: To coordinate with reporters, writers, and other editorial team members to ensure cohesive and high-quality content production for online and print.
• Deadline Management: To work efficiently under tight deadlines while maintaining high editorial standards.
• Staying Updated: To keep abreast of the market trends, global economic news, and industry developments to guide content decisions.

Preferred Candidate Profile:

• 5–12 years of experience in newsroom editing/news desk operations.
• Strong editorial judgment and page planning expertise.
• Experience in print newsroom production and deadline-driven environments.
• Familiarity with digital-first editorial workflows.
• Proficiency in English is mandatory.

How to Apply : Send your CV along with a covering letter (mentioning current CTC and notice period) to:

Subject Line: Assistant Editor for Chennai

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a written test followed by an interview.

Regards,

HR Team