Associate Editor - Business News (Media)

Job Description

Role Description This is a full-time on-site role for an Associate Editor at India Television Group in Goregaon, Mumbai. Key Responsibilities Connect and engage with executives and leaders of the industry (broadcasters, media agencies I&B ministry), meet regulatory officers to maintain a healthy working environment and ensure speed and precision in our reportage. Draw the editorial strategy for indiantelevision.com in consultation with editor-in-chief and oversee implementation of the same on a daily basis. Lead and manage teams/reporters in different metro cities including Mumbai, Bangalore, and Delhi and ensure editorial quality and that the style-sheet is adhered to. Ensure timely delivery of output by team members. Monitoring conversations on social media to understand and assess content trends and requirements. Manage everything that goes up on the website: from textual stories to visuals to videos about cable TV, satellite TV, media, advertising, marketing, digital platforms, content creation & distribution, the business and financial aspects, government and regulatory, investment, HR practices, executive lifestyle and other important aspects of these sectors. Monitor trends and track developments in the industry; report and edit copies. Assist in intensifying user engagement using various social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Understand user consumption and behaviour using Google Analytics and design plans to increase hits on the website while maintaining accuracy. Assist in conceptualizing events and conferences held by the organisation to provide a forum for leaders of the media and entertainment industry to discuss the future of the sector. Preferred Qualification and Skills Experience in managing a team; in particular, experience in coaching and mentoring broadcast or digital reporters in best practices for digital journalism. Impeccable news judgement. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational skills, and a demonstrated ability to multi-task. Meticulous and detail oriented. Conversant with basics of editing. Mail us your CV on hr@indiantelevision.co.in to apply.