Jagran New Media

Website: jnm.digital

Job details:

Job Description: Chief Sub Editor (World)

Language: English

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Chief Sub Editor to join the Jagran English World team. The ideal candidate should have a strong command of the English language, deep knowledge of international affairs, and proven experience in editing and refining world news content. As a Chief Sub Editor, you will work closely with the Editor and newsroom team, ensuring high-quality, accurate, and engaging content that meets editorial standards.

Responsibilities

• Edit, refine, and proofread world news articles, ensuring accuracy, clarity, grammar, and adherence to the publication's style.
• Exhibit strong editorial judgment and the ability to write succinct, objective, and accurate content under tight deadlines.
• Verify facts, statistics, and sources to maintain credibility and consistency.
• Translate and adapt Hindi news stories into English while maintaining the original context.
• Rewrite or restructure content for improved readability and coherence.
• Ensure adherence to ethical journalism standards, avoiding plagiarism and ensuring copyright compliance.
• Mentor junior editors and writers, guiding them in improving content quality and editorial best practices.
• Collaborate with designers and multimedia teams to enhance storytelling through visuals.
• Stay updated with global affairs, geopolitical trends, and emerging news to contribute to impactful coverage.
• Assist in developing editorial policies, standards, and workflows for efficient content production.
• Conduct final reviews of content before publication to ensure editorial excellence.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in journalism, communications, international relations, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in editing and reporting world news.
• Deep knowledge of international affairs and global news trends.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple stories simultaneously.
• Experience with digital publishing, SEO best practices, and content management systems.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities to guide junior team members.
• Proficiency in editing tools, newsroom workflows, and fact-checking techniques.
• Familiarity with multimedia storytelling, infographics, and interactive content is a plus.

Interested candidates can please share their resume on srishti.chogtu@jagrannewmedia.com

We 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. We have also been ranked as 'Best in Media Industry' in 2021 by the Great place to work Institute. In order to know more about us do spend some time scrolling our website jnm.digital.

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