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Senior Copyeditor

Bombay Timesmumbai, maharashtra, in

7 days ago

Job description

About the Hiring Function

Bombay Times, the most popular city supplement of The Times of India, is the go-to destination for everything that defines Mumbai’s lifestyle, glamour, and entertainment. From celebrity scoops and film industry buzz to food, fashion, art, and city events, Bombay Times brings readers the latest trends and stories that shape the cultural fabric of the city.

Job Description :

This role is NOT for feature writers or entertainment reporters. It is not about interviewing celebs or filing features. It is entirely about editing and restructuring copies, packaging content, visualizing page layout.

The candidate should understand the nuances of visual storytelling and be a team player who can engage with colleagues from our editorial teams spread across the country for ideas and inputs.

Key responsibilities

Edit, rewrite, fact check stories filed by reporters
Give catchy, newsy headlines and plan visual elements for stories
Curate stories and packages on trending topics
Coordinate with reporters, designers and other editorial teams
Work within tight deadlines

Experience

2+ years in Editorial / Desk team of a reputed English newspaper or magazine

Proficiency in InDesign and / or QuarkXPress

Excellent language skills, attention to detail and a sharp news sense in both the soft and hard news space (especially at the overlap of the two) are non-negotiable.

Educational Qualifications :

Graduation degree in any discipline preferably in English with degree or diploma in journalism / mass communication

Knowledge and Skills :

Exceptional command of grammar.

Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Keen attention to detail and ability to maintain high standards of accuracy under tight deadlines.

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