Associate Editor Print

Delhi Press; Delhi; On-site; CAD 12,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent publishing house is seeking an Associate Editor – Print responsible for managing magazine issues from planning to print sign-off. The ideal candidate will have strong editorial judgement and at least 6-8 years of experience in print publishing. Key responsibilities include content ownership, team coordination, and ensuring quality standards are met. Proficiency in InDesign and a Master’s degree in a relevant field are required. This role offers a chance to contribute to engaging content for children aged 5-12.

Qualifications

• 6–8+ years of editorial experience in print magazine workflows.
• Excellent command of English with knowledge of Hindi.
• Experience in children’s publishing is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned magazine issues from planning to final print sign-off.
• Conceptualize stories and maintain editorial consistency.
• Coordinate with writers, designers, and production teams.

Skills

Editorial judgement

Copy-editing

Proofreading

Content structuring

Project management

InDesign proficiency

Google Workspace tools

Education

Master’s degree in English Literature, Journalism, Mass Communication, or Social Sciences

Tools

InDesign

MS Office

Job description

Location

INS Towers, BKC, Mumbai (On-site)

Organization

Champak Magazine – Delhi Press

Department

Editorial

About Champak

Champak is one of India’s most loved children’s magazines, published by the Delhi Press Group. With decades of trust and a strong editorial legacy, Champak continues to inspire young readers through engaging stories, puzzles, knowledge-based content, and value-driven narratives.

Role Overview

The Associate Editor – Print will be responsible for end-to-end execution of Champak’s print editions while also supporting special editorial projects such as special issues, one-off publications, compilations, educational initiatives, and cross-functional editorial assignments. The role demands strong editorial judgement, execution excellence, and coordination across teams.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-End Magazine Ownership

• Independently manage assigned magazine issues from planning to final print sign-off.
• Drive issue planning, theme finalization, and detailed content mapping.
• Ensure all editorial deliverables are completed as per production schedules.

Editorial Planning & Content Ownership

• Conceptualize age-appropriate stories, puzzles, activities, and engagement formats for children aged 5–12
• Maintain editorial consistency in tone, language, and values across all content.

Content Commissioning, Editing & Proofreading

• Commission, review, edit, and rewrite content from writers and contributors.
• Ensure grammatical accuracy, factual correctness, cultural sensitivity, and readability.
• Deliver print-ready, error‑free pages at final proof stage.

Contributor, Team & Stakeholder Coordination

• Manage coordination with writers, illustrators, translators, designers, and production teams.
• Mentor Assistant Editors and review their output.
• Track timelines, revisions, and approvals independently.

Design, Layout & Print Coordination

• Work closely with designers on page layouts, visuals, and illustrations.
• Ensure correct pagination, captions, credits, and visual balance.
• Review and approve final layouts before sending them to press.

Language & Multi-Edition Support

• Coordinate with language teams for translations and adaptations.
• Review adapted content to ensure consistency across editions and formats.

Reader Engagement

• Oversee reader interaction pages such as letters, drawings, contests, and feedback.
• Shortlist and edit reader submissions for publication.

Editorial Projects & Special Assignments

• Work on special issues, compilations, activity books, supplements, and one‑off editorial projects.
• Support editorial initiatives linked to schools, events, partnerships, or campaigns.
• Collaborate on cross‑department editorial projects involving marketing, digital, or educational outreach.
• Contribute to process improvement, content audits, and editorial documentation where required.

Production & Deadline Accountability

• Own editorial timelines and ensure zero delays from the editorial side.
• Proactively flag and resolve risks impacting print schedules.
• Support the Editorial Head in managing workflows and last‑minute corrections

Qualifications & Skills

• Master’s degree in English Literature, Journalism, Mass Communication, or Social Sciences.
• 6–8+ years of editorial experience, with proven ownership of print magazine workflows.
• Excellent command of English; working knowledge of Hindi (regional languages are a plus).
• Strong copy‑editing, proofreading, and content structuring skills.
• Solid understanding of print production and pre‑press processes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects alongside monthly print cycles.
• Proficiency in InDesign, MS Office, and Google Workspace tools.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Has independently handled print issues from start to finish.
• Comfortable juggling monthly magazines and parallel editorial projects.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and solution‑driven.
• Strong mentoring and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in children’s publishing is highly desirable.

To Apply

Please send your resume along with writing/editing samples to: [e-mail]

Subject line: Application for Associate Editor – Print