Sub Editor - Sports (Hindi)

Jagran New Media · India

Jagran New Media (JNM) is the digital wing of Jagran Prakashan Limited (JPL), India's leading media group, with interests in print, OOH, radio, and digital. JPL publishes Dainik Jagran, the world's largest-read Hindi daily, and owns Radio City. JNM creates online content across news, education, lifestyle, entertainment, health, and youth, reaching over 109 million users through its 9 digital platforms.

Role Snapshot:

This role would require a strong command of Hindi language, excellent editorial judgment, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced digital environment. He/she will be expected to mentor junior team members and contribute to maintaining high editorial standards.

What You Will Do:

• Content Editing and Proofreading: Thoroughly edit and proofread Sports news articles, features, and other content for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, clarity, factual accuracy, and adherence to the portal's style guide and editorial policies.

• Headline and Deck Writing: Craft compelling and accurate headlines, sub-headlines (decks), and captions that grab readers' attention and accurately reflect the content.

• Content Optimization: Ensure content is optimized for online readability, SEO (Search Engine Optimization), and social media sharing. This includes suggesting relevant keywords and ensuring proper formatting.

• Fact-Checking and Verification: Rigorously fact-check information and verify sources to maintain journalistic integrity and accuracy.

• Story Structure and Flow: Review and improve the structure, flow, and overall presentation of news stories to enhance reader engagement and understanding.

• Legal and Ethical Compliance: Ensure all published content adheres to legal and ethical guidelines, including copyright laws and defamation standards

What We Want:

•1-3 years of Sports News writing Experience in the relevant domain.

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, or related field

• Strong background in communication.

• Strong skills in Editorial processes and Writing.

• Experience with New Media platforms. And excellent command of the Hindi language.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced newsroom environment.

Why Jagran New Media

We are a part of a leading conglomerate group and amongst the top 10 digital media companies in India. We have been certified for building a "Good to Great" culture by Great Place to work. We have also been ranked as "Best in Media Industry" in 2021 by the Great place to work Institute. In order to know more about us do spend some time scrolling our website jnm.digital.