Mercom India is looking for News editors with experience in news publications (digital and print) to join its growing team. Our publications need an editor to help us ensure that content is clear, accurate, and ready for publication, completing tasks such as writing articles, fact-checking, writing headlines, editing for grammar and spelling, and following a style guide.
We are looking for an Editor who wants to be part of a dynamic online and print news organization focused on renewable and clean technologies in India and who is excited to be part of the solution and change in India's energy and environmental future.
The ideal candidate will have experience in India's energy and business sector and will be able to analyze data, news, and trends required to develop original content. The candidate will ensure that articles, reports, and other materials are free of errors, easy to read, and conform to the publication's style. The candidate must have a passion for writing, a sharp eye for detail, and the ability to work well under deadline pressure. The candidate can translate technical, policy, and complex ideas into clear text. The editor should be able to multitask and collaborate with the research team. The editor is expected to supervise the reporters and develop contacts in the industry to source stories and quotes.
Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will have at least 2-3 years of editing experience and is excited to be part of the new and dynamic sector that is India's renewable energy growth story. The candidate will be responsible for:
- Assigning and editing stories based on the interest of Mercom India's research, market intelligence, and online audience
- Manage Mercom India's homepage
- Oversee breaking news coverage
- Use web analytics to monitor reader engagement
- Ensure best practices for web publishing per Mercom guidelines when working with reporters
- Manage the editing process according to the Mercom India style guide.
Write headlines and subheads for articles and print publication, and create page layouts consisting of article placement, photographs, and advertisements.
