Editor
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Job Overview

We are searching for an Editor having an excellent experience at editing and improving the quality of content. 

As an Editor, you should have a decent sense of adding exciting perspectives to a story and present it in a creative and engaging manner. You have to plan, manage, evaluate and revise content as the need arises.

You will be working closely with inhouse content writers as well as freelance writers to bring out the best content for our company. You will also work with the design team to decide and select designs and concepts to be followed for our content pieces. The motive is to deliver extraordinary, instructive and engaging content to our target audience in a timely manner.

If you are a creative individual with amazing communication skills, we would like to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Manage web content and printing cycle

• Set goals and perspective to be followed by the team

• Propose stories and create significant eye-catching designs in alignment through a focused targeted group of audience

• Supervise layout and designs. Check content for precision and mistakes

• Proofread and improve content and stories

• Liaise and collaborate with the team members like designers, paparazzi, marketing reps, writers etc.

• Make sure that the media regulations and ethical procedures are followed

• Finalize the budget and ensure that the targets are met on time

• Play an active role to hire writers

• Stay up to date with latest industry trends

Requirements  

• Bachelor’s degree in Arts (English), Journalism or in related field

• Proven working practice as an Editor in Media industry. Experience working as Assistant Editor for newspapers and magazines will also be considered.

• An exceptional portfolio demonstrating writing, editing and proofreading skills

• Excellent editing skills

• Exceptional knowledge of grammar and punctuation

• Basic knowledge of Search Engine Optimization

• Practical know-how of MS Office, InDesign, Photoshop and other Editing tools

• Knowledge of latest social media trends

• Innovative individual having exceptional analytical skills

• Ability to prioritize and carry out multiple tasks at a time

• Good communication skills

• Should be a team player demonstrating excellent leadership abilities