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Jagran New Media; Dadri; On-site; INR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Jagran New Media is seeking a detail-oriented Content Quality Checker (English) for Editorial / Content to ensure accuracy, readability, and alignment with Google's content guidelines before publication.

You'll review, refine and standardize content, collaborate with writers, and apply SEO and discoverability best practices to improve search performance while maintaining the organisation's editorial style and tone.

Qualifications

• Must have 3-5 years in editorial QA or content standards
• Strong English language command for tone, flow and readability
• Solid understanding of Google's content and search quality guidelines
• Working knowledge of SEO fundamentals and best practices
• Familiarity with editorial style frameworks and consistency across content
• Keen eye for detail to identify quality gaps quickly
• Ability to judge tone and suitability across categories

Responsibilities

• Review editorial content end-to-end for clarity, tone, and reader experience
• Evaluate content against Google's helpful content and E-E-A-T guidelines
• Assess articles for structure, originality, and topical depth
• Apply discoverability best practices to improve surface and performance
• Maintain and enforce the organization's editorial style and tone
• Identify and fix content integrity issues before publishing
• Collaborate with writers to provide clear direction for publishing
• Track Google's content and algorithm updates and translate to guidance

Skills

English proficiency

Editorial QA

Time management

Attention to detail

SEO fundamentals

Editorial style

Tone/style judgment

Niche language expertise

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in English/Journ/ Mass Comm

Tools

CMS familiarity

Job description

Job Title: Content Quality Checker - English (Editorial)

Department: Editorial / Content

Experience Required: 3-5 Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

Jagran New Media is looking for a detail-oriented English Content Quality Checker (QC) to uphold the editorial and search quality standards of every piece of content before it goes live. The ideal candidate will ensure content is accurate, reader-friendly, and fully aligned with Google's evolving content quality guidelines, while helping the editorial team deliver a consistent, trustworthy experience to readers.

Key Responsibilities

• Review editorial content end-to-end and refine it for clarity, tone, and reader experience, in line with B2C (consumer-first) writing standards: simple, engaging and easy for a general audience to consume.
• Evaluate content against Google's helpful content and search quality guidelines (including E-E-A-T principles: Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness).
• Assess articles for structure, originality, and topical depth to ensure they meet current search quality benchmarks.
• Apply discoverability best practices to help content surface well and perform on Google.
• Maintain and enforce the organization's defined editorial style and tone framework across all content.
• Identify and correct content integrity issues: duplication, inconsistency, factual gaps, or policy-non-compliant elements before publishing.
• Partner with writers and editors to provide clear direction to bring content up to publishing standards.
• Track Google's content and algorithm updates regularly and translate them into practical editorial guidance for the team.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in editorial quality assurance or content standards roles (preferably in digital/online media).
• Strong command over the English language, with the ability to shape content for tone, flow, and readability.
• Solid understanding of Google's content and search quality guidelines and how they influence content performance.
• Working knowledge of SEO fundamentals and search-friendly content practices.
• Familiarity with editorial style frameworks and the ability to maintain consistency across a wide content style.
• Sharp eye for detail, with the ability to identify quality gaps quickly.
• Should be a niche/ subject-matter language expert, able to judge tone, style, and suitability across different content categories.
• Good time-management skills to work with tight publishing deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in English, Journalism, Mass Communication, or a related field.
• Prior experience working with a digital news/media organization.
• Familiarity with content management systems (CMS).

Why Join Jagran New Media?

Be part of one of India's leading digital media houses, working with a passionate editorial team to deliver accurate, high-quality, and reader-friendly content to millions of users every day.