Copyeditor

About the Hiring Function

We are India's largest media conglomerate, known for our leading publications such as The Times of India, The Economic Times, and many others. With a rich heritage of over 180 years, we are dedicated to delivering news, information, and entertainment to millions of readers across the country. Our commitment to journalistic excellence, innovation, and integrity makes us a trusted name in the industry.

As our reputation precedes us, we are a Print++ company, with print being our core, on a transformative journey to bring newer content consumption experiences

Roles & Responsibilities: -

• Edit articles, select photos and give story ideas, give headlines and caption and edit copies.
• Liaise with reporters for graphic matter and stories and with photographers for photos in order to ensure that no important stories are missed and readers get correct picture of an event.
• Make pages, give correct and catchy headlines, give smart taglines adages and provide informative captions and make attractive and informative graphics and edit and rewrite stories in order to produce error-free, informative and attractive pages.
• Make pages, draw dummies for the assigned edition, decide on stories and pictures to be taken in order to produce a visually pleasing page.
• Scan the agencies and make a list of relevant stories which are not being covered by reporters in order to maintain the paper’s edge over competitors and ensure that no story is missed.

Education and Experience Required: -

• Educational Qualifications: Graduation degree in any discipline preferably in English with degree or diploma in journalism/mass communication
• Experience – 2 to 6 years
• Location will be Chennai
• Note: We are looking for Print Media.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Language skills
• Well-read and proficient in written and spoken English.
• Good news sense.
• Tech savvy to keep up with the new software’s being introduced

What is in it For You?

• Inclusive Workplace

  : We are an inclusive place to work, where diversity is valued, and everyone feels welcomed. We embrace everyone with open hearts and minds.

• Embracing Change

  : We welcome change and encourage innovative thinking and adaptability in our dynamic environment.

• Growth Opportunities

  : We believe we grow when our people grow, offering numerous opportunities for professional and personal development.

• People-Centric Policies

  : Our policies are designed with our people in mind, including a creche facility, comprehensive leave policies, flexible work hours, guest house facility, a robust POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) policy, to name a few.

• Collaborative Culture

  : We foster a positive and collaborative culture, where employees are encouraged to share ideas, support each other, and work together towards common goals. At BCCL, we are more than colleagues; we are a family.