Editorial Lead - Videos

Network18 Media & Investments Limited; Dadri; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Network18 Media & Investments Limited is seeking an experienced editorial leader to oversee video production, storytelling, and team leadership. The role focuses on developing audience-first content across digital platforms with strong editorial judgment and hands-on leadership.

The successful candidate will shape content strategy, drive editorial execution, and mentor editors and video professionals while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver engaging video-led formats.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate strong editorial leadership and ability to manage video teams.
• Proven storytelling abilities across short-form and long-form video formats.
• Excellent judgment in selecting stories and shaping editorial direction.
• Experience mentoring editors and videographers to deliver high-quality work.
• Proficient in coordinating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of digital platforms and audience behavior.
• Excellent planning and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the editorial planning, development, and execution of video content across digital platforms.
• Work with video team to translate editorial ideas into compelling visual narratives and formats.
• Drive editorial strategy aligning content with audience interests and platform needs.
• Oversee story selection, scripting, research, reviews, and quality control.
• Lead, mentor, and manage editorial and video professionals to foster excellence.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams on video-led content.
• Ensure editorial accuracy and adherence to organisational standards.
• Identify emerging trends and opportunities to strengthen video offerings.
• Manage multiple content priorities with timely delivery and high standards.

Skills

Editorial leadership

Video storytelling

Audience engagement

Editorial judgment

Team mentorship

Digital video formats

Stakeholder management

Job description

We are looking for an experienced editorial professional with a strong understanding and capability of video production, editorial storytelling, and proven leadership. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of editorial judgment, creative vision, and hands‑on experience in leading video teams to develop compelling, audience‑first content across digital platforms.

This role is suited for an editorial leader who can shape content strategy, drive editorial execution, and lead teams in creating engaging video‑led stories and formats.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the editorial planning, development, and execution of video content across digital platforms.
• Work with video team to translate editorial ideas into compelling visual narratives and engaging content formats.
• Drive editorial strategy, ensuring content aligns with audience interests, platform requirements, and organisational priorities.
• Oversee story selection, scripting, research, editorial reviews, and content quality.
• Lead, mentor, and manage editorial and video professionals, fostering collaboration and creative excellence.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and cross‑functional teams to develop innovative video‑led content.
• Ensure editorial accuracy, consistency, and adherence to organisational standards and guidelines.
• Identify emerging content trends, audience behaviours, and new storytelling opportunities to strengthen video offerings.
• Manage multiple content priorities while ensuring timely delivery and high editorial standards.

Desired Candidate Profile

• 7 to 10 years of experience in editorial, digital content, video journalism - preferably in global news/geopolitics.
• Proven experience in leading and managing editorial teams and video professionals.
• Strong editorial judgment, storytelling abilities, and an understanding of video‑led content creation.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including team management, mentoring, and driving editorial outcomes.
• Experience working across digital video formats, including short‑form and long‑form content.
• Strong understanding of digital platforms, audience engagement, and evolving content consumption trends.
• Excellent communication, planning, and stakeholder management skills.

Note: We are specifically looking for an editorial professional with proven video team leadership experience, rather than a traditional video producer.