Salary range : 30,000 - 38,000 per month
Email address : hanan.goswami@esakal.com
Role Overview:
The role includes editing, page-making, coordinating with over 100 rural reporters, and ensuring timely delivery of ready to print pages. The Sub-Editor will also contribute to creating innovative and reader-focused pages, supporting business goals like advertisement and circulation of Solapur edition, and helping retain and grow readership in the Solapur region. The job also involves translating and editing news stories and articles from agencies and other sources, managing daily news and feature pages independently, coordinating with other editions for regional stories, and writing news reports, articles, and features for daily use.
?Job Responsibilities
Editorial Accuracy & Quality
oEdit and rewrite copy to improve readability and factual accuracy.
oEnsure consistency with the house style, tone, and grammar.
oRewrite or restructure articles under tight deadlines while preserving journalistic integrity.
Layout & Design Coordination
oWork closely with the design desk to ensure optimal use of space.
oWrite sharp, engaging headlines, captions, and blurbs to improve story impact.
oOptimize content flow for print layout and reader engagement.
Fact-Checking & Compliance
oVerify sources, facts, names, and statistics before publication.
oEnsure adherence to legal and ethical standards in news reporting.
oMaintain compliance with internal editorial policies.
Team Collaboration
oLiaise with reporters, photographers, and senior editors for seamless editorial workflow.
oAssist in training junior staff or interns if required.
oSupport special editions, supplements, or last-minute content changes.
?Required and Desired Skills & Experience
oEducational Qualifications: Graduate/Postgraduate in Journalism, Mass Communication, or related fields.
oTechnical Skills: Strong command over language (Marathi and/or English), Knowledge of editorial production, Familiarity with journalistic standards and press laws
oSoft Skills: Editorial judgment and decision-making, Time management and deadline orientation, Attention to detail and multitasking abilities
oDesired: Exposure to digital newsrooms or multimedia content, Ability to write or translate content across formats or languages
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
Day shift
Work Location: In person
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