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Free Press Journal
3.0 out of 5 stars
Mumbai, Maharashtra
₹35,000 - ₹50,000 a month

Job details

Pay

  • ₹35,000 - ₹50,000 a month

Job type

  • Full-time

Shift and schedule

  • Weekend availability
  • Evening shift

Location

Mumbai, Maharashtra

Full job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and skilled Sub-Editor to write, review, edit, and prepare news stories for online publication. The ideal candidate will have strong language skills, excellent news judgment, and the ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom environment.

Key Responsibilities

Write, edit news reports, feature articles, and opinion pieces for grammar, spelling, punctuation, style, and accuracy.

Rewrite headlines, captions, and summaries to improve clarity and reader engagement.

Verify facts, names, dates, statistics, and other information before publication.

Ensure content complies with the FPJ newspaper's editorial policies and style guidelines.

Coordinate with reporters, correspondents, photographers, social media team and editors to resolve content issues.

Select and arrange stories for publication according to editorial priorities.

Write compelling headlines, subheadings, and photo captions.

Proofread pages before printing or digital publication.

Monitor breaking news from TV news channels, social media and assist in updating stories as needed.

Maintain consistency in tone, style, and formatting of FPJ across all content.

Required Qualifications

Minimum 2-5 years of experience and preference will be given to Mumbai-based candidates

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, English, or a related field.

Proven experience in editing, journalism, or newspaper publishing (preferred).

Excellent command of written and spoken English (knowledge of additional languages is an advantage).

Strong understanding of news writing, media ethics, and editorial standards.

Familiarity with newsroom software, content management systems (CMS), and digital publishing tools.

Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

Strong attention to detail and fact-checking skills

Key Skills

Copy editing and proofreading

News judgment

Fact-checking and research

Headline writing

Time management

Communication and teamwork

Digital publishing knowledge

Attention to detail

Working Conditions

Fast-paced newsroom environment.

Open to working in evening, weekend and or holiday shifts based on editorial requirements.

Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously.

Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

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