Senior Entertainment Editor (Midday entertaintment)

Mid-Day; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company seeks a Senior Entertainment Editor to manage Bollywood content and industry insights. The role demands extensive editorial experience, strong cultural insight, and the ability to engage audiences through compelling storytelling. As a key leader, you will conduct celebrity interviews and oversee editorial quality, ensuring relevance and creativity in coverage.

Qualifications

• 10 to 18 years of editorial experience in the entertainment industry.
• Strong network within Bollywood and Mumbais entertainment sector.
• Fluency in both Hindi and English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead editorial team producing content on Bollywood and entertainment.
• Conduct exclusive celebrity interviews and cover major industry events.
• Collaborate with cross-department teams to enhance content reach.

Skills

Editorial Leadership

Celebrity Interviews

Content Strategy

SEO Optimization

Network in Entertainment

Writing and Editing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Media

Job description

Job Summary:We are seeking an accomplished Senior Entertainment Editor with at least 10 to 18 years of editorial experience and a strong focus on the Mumbai entertainment industry, including Bollywood. The ideal candidate will have extensive editorial leadership experience, deep cultural awareness, and a network within the entertainment sector. In this role, you will oversee high-quality editorial content, manage a team of writers, and be responsible for conducting exclusive celebrity interviews, covering industry events, and driving audience engagement.Key Responsibilities: Editorial Leadership: Lead a team of writers and editors in producing high-quality content on Bollywood, film, television, music, celebrity culture, and entertainment events. Content Strategy: Shape the editorial vision and strategy for Bollywood and general entertainment coverage, ensuring content is fresh, relevant, and in line with current trends. Celebrity Interviews: Take a hands-on approach in conducting exclusive celebrity interviews, including A-list Bollywood actors, directors, producers, and other industry influencers. Industry Expertise: Leverage your knowledge of Bollywood, celebrity culture, and the Mumbai entertainment scene to ensure the publications coverage is insightful, timely, and highly relevant to our audience. Event Coverage: Lead coverage of key Bollywood events such as film premieres, music launches, award shows, and other industry happenings. Attend red carpet events, press conferences, and exclusive media briefings. Team Development & Management: Mentor, supervise, and guide the editorial team, fostering creativity, collaboration, and productivity. Ensure deadlines are met while maintaining high editorial standards. Audience Engagement: Use your understanding of entertainment trends and audience preferences to craft compelling content that drives engagement and loyalty. Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with social media, marketing, and video production teams to amplify content reach and integrate multimedia storytelling. SEO & Traffic Growth: Ensure content is optimized for SEO to increase visibility and maximize audience reach. Networking & Industry Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with Bollywood talent, producers, PR agencies, and key industry stakeholders to secure exclusive interviews and media access. Content Performance Analysis: Regularly assess content performance through data analytics to optimize content strategies and growth.Requirements: 10 to 18 years of editorial experience in the entertainment industry, with a strong focus on Bollywood and Mumbais entertainment landscape. Proven experience conducting celebrity interviews, ideally with high-profile Bollywood talent. Deep knowledge of Bollywood films, actors, directors, and trends in Mumbais entertainment industry. Strong network and established relationships within the Bollywood and broader entertainment community. Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills with a keen ability to craft engaging stories. Ability to lead a team effectively, with proven experience managing editorial workflows and inspiring creativity. Knowledge of SEO best practices and content optimization strategies. Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) and digital media tools. Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment while maintaining editorial excellence. Bachelors degree in Journalism, Communications, Media, or a related field (preferred). A passion for entertainment, storytelling, and a deep understanding of pop culture and Bollywood.Desirable Skills: Familiarity with multimedia content creation (video, podcasts, etc.). Established media contacts in the Bollywood industry and access to exclusive events. Experience managing social media strategies and leveraging platforms for content amplification. Fluency in both Hindi and English (preferred).interested candidates can send their resumes to hidden_email,

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