Sub Editor - Auto

Job Description: Sub Editor (Auto)

Language: English

Position Overview:

We are looking for people to work as Sub Editor in the Jagran English Auto beat. Candidate should be adept in the English language. The ideal candidate will be working directly with the Editor to edit and refine Auto articles and reports. As a Sub Editor, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy, clarity, and coherence of our content. Your attention to detail, strong editorial skills, and ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines will be key to your success in this role.

Responsibilities:

- Write, edit and proofread business articles, reports for accuracy, clarity, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style adherence.

- Excellent editorial judgment and a keen editorial eye.

- Able to write succinctly, objectively and accurately under deadline pressure.

- Able to handle a variety of subject areas in an effective, efficient manner.

- Translating Hindi stories into English.

- Verify facts, dates, statistics, and other information in the content to ensure accuracy and consistency.

- Ensure content follows the publication's style sheet, brand guidelines, and tonality.

- Collaborate with editors and other team members to improve the quality and coherence of the content.

- Conduct research when necessary to fact-check and validate the information in the content.

- Rewrite or restructure sentences, paragraphs, or entire sections of the content for clarity, readability, and conciseness.

- Ensure proper formatting, layout, and presentation of the content, including headings, subheadings, bullet points, and lists.

- Ensure that all content meets the publication's standards for ethical journalism, including avoiding plagiarism and adhering to copyright laws.

- Maintain a consistent editorial style and tone across multiple articles or sections.

- Collaborate with designers to ensure the visual presentation of the content is engaging and appealing.

- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, current events, and relevant topics to contribute to the content creation process.

- Assist in the development and implementation of editorial policies, guidelines, and standards.

- Contribute to brainstorming sessions and pitch ideas for new content.

- Handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, prioritising workload to meet deadlines.

- Conduct final reviews of content before publication to ensure all edits have been incorporated correctly.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's/PG/Master's degree in journalism, communications, English, or a related field.

- Excellent command of the English language, including exceptional grammar, spelling, and punctuation skills.

- Knowledge and ability to write/edit business copies.

- Knowledge of business terminology.

- Strong editing, proofreading, and fact-checking abilities.

- Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

- Able to adjust to a tight, well-defined editorial style & tone of voice

- Technically savvy

- Excellent organisational and time management skills.

- Proficiency in using editing tools and software.

- Strong communication and collaboration skills.

- Knowledge of SEO best practices is a plus.

- Familiarity with digital publishing platforms and content management systems is an advantage.