Edit and rewrite long-form business, technology, and startup stories; guide reporters from ideation through publication; plan editorial rosters; identify trends; fact-check and validate content; mentor newsroom staff; develop innovative story formats; and maintain team quality and performance.
Inc42 Media is on the hunt for the Editor/Rewriter, who can bring value, balance, creativity and innovation to one of India’s most consistent business newsrooms.
We're looking for a seasoned storyteller with a knack for business writing, a flair for editorial leadership and a passion for the startup ecosystem as well as innovation in technology. In this role, you'll be one of the key figures in our news production process and will be looked upon for guidance and mentoring by the newsroom.
Why You Should Care
- Impact: You won't just be filling a seat; you'll be steering the ship. Your work will directly contribute to the growth of Inc42’s readership and help shape India's #1 startup media platform.
- Network: Our readers aren't just anyone; they're the who's who of India's startup & business ecosystem — founders, executives, operators and investors.
- Reputation: Inc42 is a brand that resonates. Our alumni have gone on to launch startups and join industry leaders. You'll be part of a legacy.
About Inc42 Media
Inc42 is India’s #1 startup media & intelligence platform that informs, educates and empowers startup & business leaders through its incisive reporting, insightful reports, curated events & communities, and industry-leading executive courses & programs.
Since launching in 2015, and having risen to become the authoritative voice on India’s startup economy, we've moved markets, gotten the early scoop on billions of dollars of transactions and told you what's happening deep inside some of the fastest-growing startups & industries alike. Our stories have been followed by the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Reuters, TechCrunch and other major outlets hundreds of times.
We also track over 50,000+ startups and provide market research and intelligence through our in-depth research reports, and we organise some of the most sought-after conferences and events for startup & business leaders across India.
What You'll Do
- Editing Long-Form And Feature Stories: Take the lead in shaping and editing stories that reporters file. You would be needed to guide the reporter throughout the filing process from idea to final draft
- Editing Long-Form And Feature Stories: Besides this, you will have to step in to rewrite if the reporter has left some gaps in the original draft or add more value to an existing copy based on your network, sources and broader context of the industry that may have been missed
- Editorial Planning: Collaborate with senior editors to craft daily, weekly, and monthly rosters for the news team.
- Trendspotting: Monitor feeds and identify trends to shape the day's editorial news agenda.
- Quality Control: Edit, validate, and fact-check stories to ensure they meet our rigorous standards.
- Team Development: Train your team to break exclusive stories, dive deep into subjects, and conduct insightful interviews.
- Innovation: Brainstorm new story formats, series, and themes to keep our content fresh and engaging.
- Team Well-being: Ensure roster optimisation and maintain a happy, high-performing team.
What Are We Looking For
- Experience: 5+ years in startup/tech/business/economy reporting or editing.
- Education: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Journalism/Mass Communication/English in Honours/Engineering or equivalent.
- Tech Savvy: Strong interest in and understanding of technology, the startup ecosystem, and the business landscape.
- Global Awareness: Familiar with global developments in the world of tech, digital, and startup trends.
- Language Skills: Excellent command of English, with strong writing and editing abilities.
- Journalistic Integrity: Strong grasp of news reporting basics and structures.
- Market Insight: The ability to understand the tech landscape and foresee upcoming trends.
- Stock Market Knowledge: Familiarity with capital markets, investor sentiment, and how they intersect with the startup and tech ecosystem.
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