We are looking for an experienced Digital Editor to lead the editorial output of an international digital news edition.

The role is suited to a journalist and editor with a strong newsroom background, excellent news judgement and a deep interest in Asian and international affairs. The successful candidate will be responsible for shaping the daily digital news agenda, identifying and developing stories, editing and publishing content, and ensuring the publication delivers timely, accurate and engaging journalism to an international audience.

The Digital Editor will need to understand the importance of covering Asia and the wider world from a perspective that is relevant to an international readership, while maintaining strong journalistic standards and editorial independence.

The role combines traditional editorial expertise with an understanding of digital publishing, audience behaviour and the changing ways in which readers consume news.

Key Responsibilities

- Take ownership of the day-to-day editorial output of the digital edition and ensure the website remains fresh, relevant and engaging throughout the day.
- Monitor Asian, UK and international news, breaking news, current affairs and emerging developments, identifying stories that are relevant to the publication's global readership.
- Follow developments across key Asian markets and countries, including India and South Asia, as well as major international political, economic, social and geopolitical developments.
- Exercise strong editorial judgement in determining which stories to pursue, develop, prioritise and publish.
- Work closely with reporters, correspondents, sub-editors, freelancers and contributors to shape the daily editorial agenda.
- Commission and develop original stories, exclusive interviews, features, analysis, explainers and other distinctive editorial content.
- Edit, rewrite and proofread copy to ensure accuracy, clarity,



consistency and high editorial standards.
- Write and refine solid, accurate and engaging headlines, introductions, captions and other digital elements.
- Monitor breaking news and developing stories and ensure timely publication and appropriate updates as stories evolve.
- Curate and regularly update the website homepage, ensuring appropriate prominence is given to major, original and audience-relevant stories.
- Ensure facts, names, figures, quotations and other key information are appropriately verified before publication.
- Identify opportunities for original reporting and distinctive coverage that differentiates the publication from other news organisations.
- Develop a strong understanding of the publication's international audience, including readers interested in Asian affairs, the UK, South Asia and global developments.
- Use audience data, analytics, search trends and reader behaviour to understand what content resonates with audiences and inform editorial planning.
- Balance audience interest and traffic opportunities with editorial importance, accuracy, credibility and long-term reader loyalty.
- Apply SEO principles appropriately to improve the discoverability of editorial content without compromising journalistic standards.
- Work with social media and digital teams to maximise the reach and engagement of important editorial content.
- Identify opportunities for digital storytelling through video, visual journalism, newsletters, explainers and other emerging formats.




- Keep abreast of developments in digital journalism, publishing, search, social media and changing audience consumption habits.
- Support and mentor reporters, sub-editors and contributors where required and contribute to maintaining a strong editorial culture.
- Work with senior editorial leadership to develop the digital editorial strategy and identify opportunities for international audience and content growth.

Candidate Profile
- The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience in journalism, newspaper publishing or digital news media, with a strong background in reporting, editing, sub-editing or newsroom operations.
- The candidate should have excellent news sense, strong editorial judgement and the ability to identify stories that are important, distinctive and relevant to an international audience.
- A strong understanding of Asian and international news, current affairs, geopolitics, business and major global developments is essential. Knowledge and understanding of India, South Asia and the wider Asian region would be particularly valuable.
- The candidate must have excellent written and spoken English, strong copy-editing and headline-writing skills, and the ability to work accurately and decisively under tight deadlines.
- Experience in commissioning stories, managing reporters or freelancers, leading an editorial desk or taking responsibility for a digital news agenda would be highly desirable.
- The candidate should also have a good understanding of digital publishing, CMS platforms, SEO, social media and audience analytics. Experience with tools such as GA4, Google Search Console, Google Trends or similar audience and search platforms would be an advantage.

Pay: ₹60,000.00 - ₹65,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Paid sick time
- Paid time off

Work Location: In person

📌 Digital Editor (Kochi)
🏢 AMG Global Business Centre
📍 Kochi