Role Overview

The Managing Editor will lead Brut India’s editorial vision, newsroom operations and content strategy. This role requires a sharp news instinct, strong leadership and a deep understanding of digital-first storytelling.

You will oversee daily editorial output, guide the newsroom team, ensure quality and accuracy and drive impactful journalism that resonates across platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Editorial Leadership

- Define and execute the editorial vision aligned with Brut’s global values and local relevance

- Lead daily editorial meetings and shape news priorities

- Ensure accuracy, fairness and high journalistic standards

Newsroom Management

- Manage editors, reporters, producers and freelance contributors

- Build an inclusive, collaborative, high-performance newsroom culture

- Mentor team members and support professional growth

Content Strategy & Audience Growth

- Develop platform-specific strategies for Instagram, YouTube and emerging platforms

- Use analytics and audience insights to optimize reach and engagement

- Drive innovative storytelling formats and video-first narratives

Story Development

- Identify impactful, original stories across politics, social change, culture, and youth issues

- Oversee scripting, editing and publishing workflows

- Ensure robust headlines,



storytelling clarity and visual impact

Cross-functional Collaboration

- Work with production, social media, partnerships and sales teams

- Maintain editorial independence while supporting collaborations that align with Brut’s values

Standards & Compliance

- Uphold ethical journalism practices and fact-checking protocols

- Ensure legal compliance and risk assessment on sensitive stories

Qualifications

- 10–12+ years in journalism or digital media

- Proven leadership experience in a newsroom environment

- Strong understanding of video-first and mobile-first storytelling

- Deep knowledge of Indian socio-political landscape and youth culture

- Experience with digital analytics and platform optimization

- Exceptional editing, writing, and storytelling skills

Preferred Attributes

- Experience in multilingual content strategy

- Strong network across media, civil society, and culture sectors

- Ability to handle breaking news and high-pressure situations

- Passion for stories that drive social impact

- High ethical standards and strong integrity

- Proven experience working on social-first platforms

- Strong creative instincts, specially with formats

- A people-first management style that keeps teams motivated and energised

📌 Managing Editor Brut India (Noida)
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