Desk Role - TOI Editorial

The Times Group; New Delhi; On-site; INR 4,50,000 - 6,75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading media conglomerate on a transformative journey to deliver engaging news experiences. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where creativity and innovation are encouraged. As part of a dynamic editorial team, you will play a crucial role in shaping content that informs and entertains millions. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, the organization fosters a culture where every voice is valued. If you are passionate about journalism and eager to make an impact, this role is perfect for you, providing growth opportunities and a supportive workplace.

Benefits

Inclusive workplace

Growth opportunities

Flexible work hours

Comprehensive leave policies

Creche facility

Guest house facility

POSH policy

Qualifications

• Graduation in any discipline, preferably in English, plus journalism/mass communication.
• Proficiency in English and strong editing skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with reporters and photographers for story generation.
• Edit articles, select photos, and create engaging headlines.

Skills

editing

page-making

re-writing

news sense

English proficiency

tech-savvy

Education

Graduation degree in any discipline

Degree or diploma in journalism/mass communication

Job description

Skills: editing, page-making, re-writing

• Department: TOI Digital Editorial Department

About Function/Department

We are India's largest media conglomerate, known for our leading publications such as The Times of India, The Economic Times, and many others. With a rich heritage of over 180 years, we are dedicated to delivering news, information, and entertainment to millions of readers across the country. Our commitment to journalistic excellence, innovation, and integrity makes us a trusted name in the industry.

As our reputation precedes us, we are a Print++ company, with print being our core, on a transformative journey to bring newer content consumption experiences. Come be a part of our growing family!

The Times of India is the flagship publication of Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. It is the world’s largest English broadsheet daily newspaper and covers a wide range of news interests like political, business, sports, entertainment, lifestyle, etc. TOI is built on the key principle to question conventional wisdom and present a comprehensive perspective to the reader for the news around us. The TOI Editorial function is the driving force behind the generation of content that shapes the reader experience. With a focus on news and analysis, this function constantly endeavours to implement path-breaking ideas and drive value-creation innovations.

What is in it For You?

• Inclusive Workplace: We are an inclusive place to work, where diversity is valued, and everyone feels welcomed. We embrace everyone with open hearts and minds.
• Embracing Change: We welcome change and encourage innovative thinking and adaptability in our dynamic environment.
• Growth Opportunities: We believe we grow when our people grow, offering numerous opportunities for professional and personal development.
• People-Centric Policies: Our policies are designed with our people in mind, including a creche facility, comprehensive leave policies, flexible work hours, guest house facility, a robust POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) policy, to name a few.

Collaborative Culture: We foster a positive and collaborative culture, where employees are encouraged to share ideas, support each other, and work together towards common goals. At BCCL, we are more than colleagues; we are a family.

About the Position

Co-ordinate with reporters and photographers to generate all important stories, package and slot to ensure no important stories are missed out, make pages and give catchy captions, straps ensuring a high quality and engaging edition.

Areas of Responsibility

1. Editing, giving headlines, making infographics, selecting photos and packaging stories and ensuring adherence to LPRS.
2. Edit articles, select photos and give story ideas, give headlines and caption and edit copies.
3. Liaise with reporters for graphic matter and stories and with photographers for photos in order to ensure that no important stories are missed and readers get correct picture of an event.
4. Make pages, give correct and catchy headlines, give smart taglines adages and provide informative captions and make attractive and informative graphics and edit and rewrite stories in order to produce error-free, informative and attractive pages.
5. Draw dummies for the assigned edition, decide on stories and pictures to be taken in order to produce a visually pleasing page.
6. Scan the agencies and make a list of relevant stories which are not being covered by reporters in order to maintain the paper’s edge over competitors and ensure that no story is missed.

Key Skills:

• Well-read and proficient in written and spoken English.
• Good news sense.

Tech savvy in order to keep up with the new software being introduced.

Educational Qualifications Required

Graduation degree in any discipline preferably in English with degree or diploma in journalism/mass communication.