Associate / Senior Associate Editor

About the Company

Republic Digital is on the lookout to hire a Associate / Senior Associate Editor - English Desk with impeccable editing skills, a sharp eye for journalistic detail, and the ability to craft compelling, accurate, and engaging news content. The ideal candidate must possess a strong command of English language, a flair for rewriting and restructuring copy, and the ability to provide clarity, perspective, and depth in news coverage.

About the Role

The role demands a deep understanding of editorial standards, contextual accuracy, and the ability to ensure factual integrity while adapting content for digital audiences. The person will oversee a team of copy editors, ensuring every piece meets the highest journalistic standards and aligns with Republic's editorial ethos.

Responsibilities

• Leading the Copy Editors Desk : As the senior person, you will be the final word on editorial copy published on Republic's English news domain. You will lead a desk of Copy Editors and News Writers to produce impeccable text copy on national and global news events.
• Editing & Rewriting : Rigorously edit and rewrite copies to enhance clarity, coherence, and accuracy while maintaining a strong narrative flow.
• Writing to Visuals : Craft compelling text that complements visuals, ensuring content is engaging and aligned with the narrative of news events.
• Contextual & Analytical Writing : Provide depth and context to news stories, ensuring they are insightful and factually sound.
• Headlines & SEO Optimization : Write impactful, click-worthy (but not click-bait), and SEO-friendly headlines without compromising accuracy.
• Editorial Oversight : Lead a team of copy editors, setting quality benchmarks for grammar, syntax, style, and factual integrity.
• Breaking News Precision : Ensure that breaking news is reported with speed, accuracy, and clarity while maintaining Republic's editorial standards. You will also have to demonstrate that Breaking News is maxed by way of Editorial angularity and breakout copies, driven by depth and research.
• Ethical Journalism : Uphold the highest standards of ethical reporting, ensuring zero factual errors or misrepresentation.
• Collaboration with Reporters & Anchors : Work closely with digital reporters, anchors, and production teams to refine scripts and written content.
• Fact-Checking & Verification : Cross-check all information to ensure accuracy, eliminating any potential misinformation.
• Training & Mentorship : Guide and mentor copy editors, enhancing their skills in editing, writing, and digital storytelling.

Qualifications

Experience - 7 to 12 years

Skills Required

Leadership, rewriting, digital journalism, Editing