Editorial Assistant
This is an open vacancy with one of our clients.
- Experience
- 0–3 years
- Where
- Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru
- Salary
- ₹2,40,000–₹5,50,000 per year, + incentives where applicable
- Work mode
- On-site, Hybrid
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Qualifications
- Graduate in Journalism, Mass Communication, English, Media Studies or a related discipline
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About the role
One of our prestigious clients is hiring an Editorial Assistant to support the editorial desk with research, fact-checking and day-to-day publishing. You will help reporters and editors get accurate stories out and contribute your own writing as you learn. It is a grounding in how a newsroom actually works.
What you'll do
- Research background material, data and sources for upcoming stories.
- Fact-check names, figures and quotes before articles are published.
- Upload and format stories for digital publishing, adding images and links.
- Transcribe interviews and assist reporters with basic reporting tasks.
- Write short news items and updates under editor guidance.
- Keep the editorial calendar and story archives organised and up to date.
What you'll bring
- 0–3 years of experience in an editorial, newsroom or publishing setting; freshers are welcome.
- A graduate degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, English, Media Studies or a related discipline.
- Careful attention to accuracy and detail in names, numbers and quotes.
- Clear writing and good research skills for short news formats.
- Willingness to take direction and learn editorial standards quickly.
Good to have
- Exposure to a student publication or a media internship.
- Familiarity with content management systems used by publishers.
- Interest in digital audience trends and how readers find stories.