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Assistant Editor/Associate Editor - Lifestyle (8-15 yrs)
- MSN is one of the biggest global media brands, serving readers in dozens of countries and languages.
- The current position is based out of the company's Delhi Media Center.
- The specified opportunity is with the US Lifestyle and Entertainment team.
- The candidate may also be asked to help with other MSN sections partially or dedicatedly in the future.
- Openness to work shifts - mornings, evenings and weekends - is a primary requirement.
Key Expected Tasks :
- Relate to the local needs of the US user and/or other assigned markets.
- Work independently and partner with various teams across MSN in order to maximize opportunities to promote Lifestyle and Entertainment content that engages and delights readers.
- Support and supplement breaking news, big story and trending coverage.
- Scout the best article, slideshow and video content available from MSN partners and prepare it for presentation to readers, discounting all content with profanity, nudity and other risks.
- Spot and stay on top of online Lifestyle and Entertainment trends at all times.
- Identify/implement audience-focused content strategies.
- Work with editors across various countries and different time zones.
- Derive daily insights from content publishing and data reporting tools.
- Liaison with technology teams to improve and test current/future MSN products.
- Understand and support a variety of other business objectives.
Ideal candidate will have :
- Knowhow of US and global media industry standards.
- Experience handling Lifestyle and Entertainment, and a variety of other genres across digital platforms.
- Working knowledge of how to independently handle breaking news scenarios, where speed and accuracy would be of the essence.
- Expertise in collaborating in a fast-paced newsroom with a team of editors/producers.
- Proven ability to choose from a wide range of content options and select those that offer the greatest currency and the deepest relevance with an unbiased and objective narration of facts.
- Keen understanding of the best, most elegant content offered by high-quality news outlets.
- Solid journalistic skills and strong knowledge of news, finance, sports, entertainment and lifestyle topics of interest to an international audience.
- Attention to detail, an appreciation for strong visual presentation and a passion for editorial excellence.
- Good knowledge of engaging with the audiences on social platforms.
Basic Qualifications :
- 6 - 8 years of editorial experience in digital journalism, part of it handling Lifestyle and Entertainment.
- Ability to work across boundaries with shared objectives and a passion around immersive content experiences.
- Experience and keen understanding of online publishing tools and content management systems.
- 3+ years of using metrics-reporting packages to inform content programming and forecasting.
- Degree in journalism, communications or related discipline preferred.
- Work experience with international publications will be a big differentiator.
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