Senior Editor – Governance & Bureaucracy

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Senior Editor

Key Responsibilities:

1. Content Strategy & Editorial Leadership

• Research, develop, and edit content highlighting governance, public administration, and bureaucratic leadership across India.
• Craft compelling narratives on policy innovation, administrative reforms, and successful government programs.
• Ensure content quality, clarity, and consistency in editorial tone across platforms.

2. Bureaucracy Coverage & Government Affairs

• Build strong relationships with IAS officers, senior bureaucrats, and policy leaders.
• Cover and report on government reforms, civil services initiatives, and governance models.
• Monitor developments in public administration to identify opportunities for exclusive editorial coverage.

3. Conference Planning & Stakeholder Engagement

• Plan and execute high-impact governance conferences, summits, and leadership roundtables.
• Curate agendas, finalize speaker line-ups, and develop content-rich sessions in collaboration with senior officials.
• Coordinate with local/state governments and stakeholders for sponsorships and partnerships, contributing to event revenue.

4. Interviews & Podcast Programming

• Conduct interviews (in-person and virtual) with bureaucrats, public servants, and policy thinkers.
• Lead podcast planning from scripting to production, reflecting governance challenges and leadership journeys.
• Manage guest coordination and ensure high-quality, timely content delivery.

5. Editorial Planning & Current Affairs Monitoring

• Maintain a governance-focused editorial calendar aligned with administrative developments and public events.
• Stay updated on civil services reforms, state-level initiatives, and intergovernmental collaborations.
• Align content timelines with government programs and national policy milestones.

6. On-ground Reporting & Travel

• Provide live coverage and editorial support during events, conferences, and field visits.
• Travel across India to cover programs, conduct interviews, and gather on-site content.

7. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with design, marketing, and partnerships teams to develop integrated content across formats.
• Contribute to white papers, policy briefs, and editorial reports in collaboration with senior editors and partner institutions.
• Support government outreach and strategic content partnerships.

8. Content Optimization & Distribution

• Optimize content for digital platforms, including website, social media, newsletters, and podcast channels.
• Ensure editorial quality in terms of tone, SEO, and platform standards.
• Use analytics to guide content planning and improve audience engagement.

9. Administrative Coordination

• Manage stakeholder communications, especially with government departments and external contributors.
• Support editorial operations including uploads, content scheduling, and media resource management.

Desired Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Journalism will be preferred. 
• 6–10 years of editorial experience, preferably with a focus on governance or public affairs.
• Strong networking abilities with knowledge of India’s bureaucratic and policy ecosystem.
• Proven experience in leading editorial teams, multimedia production (especially podcasts), and event content planning.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel across states for on-ground coverage.
• Familiarity with CMS, SEO practices, and podcast tools/platforms.

Please forward your resume to "hr@apacnewsnetwork.com"