Copyeditor

3 weeks ago

Mumbai Maharashtra India, Maharashtra Mid-Day Full time

Job Title: Copy Editor (Print)

Location: Mumbai, India

Employment Type: Full-time | On-site


About the Role

Mid-day is looking for an experienced Copy Editor to join our vibrant newsroom in Mumbai. If you live and breathe news, have an eye for detail, and can craft punchy, tabloid-style headlines that make readers stop at the newsstand, this role is for you.


Key Responsibilities

  • Edit and polish reporter copy for accuracy, clarity, and flow.
  • Craft sharp, catchy headlines, captions, and intros.
  • Package stories with designers for Page 1, City, Nation, and World.
  • Track wires, social media, and news sites for breaking updates.
  • Enrich stories with data, facts, and context relevant to readers.
  • Proof and release error-free pages on tight deadlines.


Requirements

  • 4–5 years of experience in print journalism (daily newspaper or tabloid preferred).
  • Strong command of English with proven copy editing experience.
  • Skilled at writing catchy, tabloid-style headlines.
  • Deep awareness of city, state, national, and international news.
  • Familiarity with newsroom deadlines and page-making tools (InDesign/QuarkXPress preferred).
  • Based in Mumbai (or strong knowledge of the Mumbai market).
  • Ability to work under pressure and deliver clean, sharp copy without AI tools.


Why Join Us?

Be part of a fast-paced newsroom that captures Mumbai’s pulse. Shape stories, spark conversations, and grow with one of India’s most dynamic tabloids.

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