Senior Sub Editor

Jagran Prakashan Limited; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Jagran New Media, based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, seeks a Senior Sub Editor to lead Gujarati news content on its digital platform. The role requires a strong command of Gujarati, top-tier editorial judgment, and mentoring of junior editors.

The editor will proofread, craft headlines, and optimize content for online readability and SEO while maintaining high editorial standards under tight deadlines. Shift work, including evenings and nights, is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Journalism, Mass Communication or related field.
• 3–5 years experience as Sub Editor in Gujarati news, preferably digital.
• Excellent Gujarati grammar, vocabulary, and nuance.
• Strong journalistic ethics and news judgment.
• Ability to craft clear, concise headlines and summaries.
• SEO principles for online content familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Edit and proofread Gujarati news articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and clarity.
• Craft compelling headlines, decks, and captions reflecting content accurately.
• Optimize content for online readability, SEO, and social sharing with relevant keywords.
• Review structure and flow of stories to improve engagement and understanding.
• Ensure high-quality image/video integration with the text.
• Work in shifts, including evenings, weekends, and nights.

Skills

Gujarati language

Editorial judgment

SEO basics

Proofreading

Education

Bachelor's in Journalism or related field

Tools

Multimedia editing tools

Gujarati font knowledge

Job description

We are Hiring: Sr.Sub-Editor (Gujrat) for Jagran Gujarati

Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Experience: 3-5 years

Job Summary

Jagran New Media is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Sub Editor to join our dynamic editorial team. The Senior Sub Editor will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy, clarity, and quality of Gujarati news content published on our digital platform. This role requires a strong command of the Gujarati language, excellent editorial judgment, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced digital environment. The Senior Sub Editor will also be expected to mentor junior team members and contribute to maintaining high editorial standards.

Responsibilities

• Content Editing and Proofreading: Thoroughly edit and proofread Gujarati news articles, features, and other content for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, clarity, factual accuracy, and adherence to the portal's style guide and editorial policies.
• Headline and Deck Writing: Craft compelling and accurate headlines, sub- headlines (decks), and captions that grab readers' attention and accurately reflect the content.
• Content Optimization: Ensure content is optimized for online readability, SEO (Search Engine Optimization), and social media sharing. This includes suggesting relevant keywords and ensuring proper formatting.
• Story Structure and Flow: Review and improve the structure, flow, and overall presentation of news stories to enhance reader engagement and understanding.
• Image and Multimedia Integration: Ensure appropriate and high-quality images, videos, and other multimedia elements are correctly integrated with the text.
• Shift Work: Be willing to work in shifts, including evenings, weekends, and night shifts.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor & degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, Hindi Literature, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of proven experience as a Sub Editor in a reputable Gujarati news organization, preferably a digital platform.
• Exceptional command of the Gujarati language, including grammar, vocabulary,
• and nuances.
• Strong understanding of journalistic principles, ethics, and best practices.
• Excellent news judgment and a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to write clear, concise, and engaging headlines and summaries.
• Familiarity with SEO principles and best practices for online content.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with multimedia editing tools.
• Knowledge of Gujarati font is a must.
• Familiarity with analytics tools to understand content performance.

Why Jagran New Media

We are a part of a leading conglomerate group and amongst the top 10 digital media companies in India. We have been certified for building a 'Good to Great' culture by Great Place to work. We have also been ranked as 'Best in Media Industry' in 2021 by the Great place to work Institute. In order to know more about us do spend some time scrolling our website jnm.digital