Job Summary (Hyperlocal): Jagran New Media is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Sub Editor to join our dynamic editorial team. The Senior Sub Editor will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy, clarity, and quality of Hindi news content published on our digital platform. This role requires a strong command of the Hindi language, excellent editorial judgment, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced digital environment. Content Editing and Proofreading: Thoroughly edit and proofread Hindi news articles, features, and other content for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, clarity, factual accuracy, and adherence to the portal's style guide and editorial policies.
Headline and Deck Writing: Craft compelling and accurate headlines, sub- headlines (decks), and captions that grab readers' attention and accurately reflect the content.
Content Optimization: Ensure content is optimized for online readability, SEO (Search Engine Optimization), and social media sharing. Story Structure and Flow: Review and improve the structure, flow, and overall presentation of news stories to enhance reader engagement and understanding.
Ensure appropriate and high-quality images, videos, and other multimedia elements are correctly integrated with the text.
Legal and Ethical Compliance: Ensure all published content adheres to legal and ethical guidelines, including copyright laws and defamation standards.
Collaboration: Work closely with reporters and other team members to refine content and ensure timely publication.
Mentoring and Guidance: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior sub- editors and trainees, sharing best practices and contributing to their professional development.
Keep abreast of current affairs, trends in digital journalism, and evolving language usage in Hindi.
Utilize the content management system (CMS) and other relevant digital tools effectively for publishing and managing content.
Uphold and promote high editorial standards across all published content.
Contributing to Editorial Planning: Participate in editorial meetings and contribute ideas for content development and improvement.
Shift Work: Be willing to work in shifts, including evenings, weekends, and night shifts.

Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelor & degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, Hindi Literature, or a related field.
Minimum of 1-3 years of proven experience as a Sub Editor in a reputable Hindi news organization, preferably a digital platform.
Exceptional command of the Hindi language, including grammar, vocabulary,
Excellent news judgment and a keen eye for detail.
Familiarity with SEO principles and best practices for online content.
Proficiency in using content management systems (CMS) such as [Mention
WordPress, Drupal].
Familiarity with social media platforms and their role in news dissemination.
Experience with multimedia editing tools.
Knowledge of Hindi Mangal font is a must.
Familiarity with analytics tools to understand content performance.

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