Associate Editor

As a Consulting Editor for Malayalam news, you will be responsible for overseeing video, text, and strategy for the Malayalam operations. With over 10 years of experience in a news agency, news channels, newspaper, or digital news, you will lead the editorial team in planning, coordinating, and executing news coverage. Your deep knowledge about political affairs, current events, breaking news, and bulletins will be crucial in identifying relevant stories and ensuring comprehensive coverage through the development and maintenance of a content calendar. Collaborating with reporters, photographers, and other team members, you will work towards producing high-quality news content that meets ethical and legal journalism standards. Additionally, you will liaise with the digital team to optimize content for online platforms and social media while engaging with the audience to understand their preferences and needs. Your role will also involve providing feedback and mentorship to junior reporters and editorial staff, working under tight deadlines, and managing multiple projects simultaneously. Your qualifications include a degree in Journalism/Mass Communication from a reputed university/institute, proven experience as a news editor or in a similar editorial role, strong editorial judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure while meeting deadlines. Proficiency in digital journalism, familiarity with content management systems, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a keen understanding of the media landscape and current affairs, experience in team management, and editorial direction are essential for this role. Familiarity with SEO best practices and social media strategies would be advantageous, along with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.,