Senior Content Editor- CINEMA EXPRESS

The New Indian Express; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Indian Express Group is hiring a Senior Content Editor to lead and edit entertainment content across print and digital platforms. You will anchor shows, conduct interviews, and contribute to engaging editorial stories while upholding high journalistic standards.

Ideal applicants have strong English communication, excellent storytelling, and solid experience in entertainment journalism. The role requires managing content quality and meeting tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, English or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in content editing, digital/print journalism.
• Experience covering the entertainment industry and anchoring editorial video content.

Responsibilities

• Lead creation, editing, and management of high-quality editorial content for entertainment.
• Anchor shows, conduct interviews, and contribute to engaging content across print and digital.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely publication and audience engagement.

Skills

Editorial content editing

Digital publishing

Anchoring shows

Interviewing celebrities

Content management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, English

Tools

Content Management System

Digital publishing platforms

Job description

The New Indian Express Group is one of India's oldest and largest media houses, founded by the Late Shri Ramnath Goenka. The New Indian Express Group is publishing Newspapers and Periodicals in the States of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, Odisha, and the Union Territories of Puducherry, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Yanam and Lakshadweep. It brings out its publication of newspapers and periodicals from 29 Centers. It also has Marketing Offices in Kolkata, Mumbai and New Delhi.

The Company's publications include English Dailies, viz. The New Indian Express, The Morning Standard and Sunday editions, The Sunday Express, The Sunday Standard and the weekly edition Indulge. The Morning Standard and The Sunday Standard are published in New Delhi. The company also brings out Tamil daily Dinamani and Samakalika Malayalam Varika, a weekly magazine in Malayalam.

The group sites are www.newindianexpress.com, www.dinamani.com, www.kannadaprabha.com, www.samakalikamalayalam.com, www.indulgexpress.com, www.cinemaexpress.com,

www.edexlive.com.

The Company is professionally managed, with well-qualified and experienced people holding charge of different Departments. The Company's publications are popular and command a large readership.

About Cinema Express

Cinema Express is the entertainment division of The New Indian Express Group, bringing readers the latest news, exclusive interviews, reviews, features, and in-depth coverage from the world of entertainment. With a particular focus on credible journalism, Cinema Express delivers insightful stories across cinema, OTT, and the entertainment industry through engaging text, video, and multimedia content. Backed by a diverse team of journalists, it is committed to providing quality entertainment journalism while upholding the highest editorial standards.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

We are looking to hire a talented and experienced Senior / Content Editor to join our editorial team. You will be responsible for creating, editing, and managing high-quality editorial content for entertainment while ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to the highest journalistic standards. You will also be responsible for anchoring shows, conducting interviews, and contributing to engaging entertainment content across print and digital platforms.

To ensure success, you should have excellent command over the English language, strong editorial judgment, exceptional storytelling abilities, and experience in entertainment journalism. Ultimately, a top-notch Senior Content Editor should be able to produce compelling content, meet editorial deadlines, and contribute to the organization's editorial vision.

Responsibilities

• Meeting with the Editorial team to understand content requirements and editorial vision.
• Researching, writing, editing, and proofreading content for print and digital platforms.
• Reviewing articles and ensuring accuracy, grammar, clarity, and consistency before publication.
• Developing engaging headlines and content that aligns with editorial standards.
• Covering entertainment news, features, and industry updates.
• Conducting interviews with celebrities, industry professionals, and other prominent personalities.
• Anchoring editorial shows, video segments, and special features as required.
• Coordinating with reporters, writers, photographers, and production teams to ensure timely content delivery.
• Staying updated with current affairs, entertainment trends, and industry developments.
• Ensuring all content complies with the highest journalistic standards and ethical guidelines.
• Generating fresh story ideas and contributing to editorial planning.
• Meeting publishing deadlines while maintaining content quality and accuracy.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance audience engagement across platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, English, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in content editing, digital/print journalism.
• Strong background in digital.
• Experience covering the entertainment industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with fluency in English.
• Strong editorial, proofreading, and content management skills.
• Experience in anchoring shows or editorial video content.
• Ability to conduct interviews confidently with celebrities and industry professionals.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom environment.
• Creative thinking with exceptional storytelling skills.
• Familiarity with digital publishing platforms and content management systems will be an added advantage.