Sub Editor

Job Title: Sub Editor – Tech & Business JournalismPart of The Guild’s Integrated Editorial VisionLocation: Noida | Onsite |Experience: 3-6 Years |Type: Full-TimeAbout The GuildAt The Guild, we believe that storytelling is a tool of influence, clarity, and leadership — especially in the B2B economy. We are building an integrated editorial engine that doesn’t just report on the future of business and technology but helps shape it.This role offers a rare opportunity to work at the heart of The Guild’s editorial transformation, contributing across two of its flagship platforms — SME Futures and the soon-to-launch CIO Guild.SME Futures – Journalism for India’s Growth BackboneSME Futures is India’s leading digital media platform covering the country’s most dynamic, yet under-represented business sector — MSMEs. From new-age entrepreneurs to policy-shifting reforms, from grassroots innovations to digital-first pivots — we go beyond headlines to tell stories of ambition, adversity, and acceleration.What sets us apart is our commitment to deep research, narrative craft, and visual-first storytelling. We cover MSMEs the way business magazines cover Fortune 500s — with rigor, empathy, and voice.CIO Guild – Redefining Tech Journalism in Enterprise IndiaLaunching soon, CIO Guild is The Guild’s new media platform for technology decision-makers — CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, and Digital Transformation leaders. As India’s enterprises embrace AI, automation, and cloud-first strategies, there is a growing need for a credible, editorially rich platform that connects leadership thinking with technology execution.CIO Guild will blend long-form analysis, CXO interviews, video storytelling, and high-concept explainers — making it India’s first bold step toward a Wired-for-Enterprise or MIT Tech Review-meets-Business Insider approach.You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping this new platform.Role: Sub Editor – Tech & Business JournalismWe’re looking for a smart, sharp, and versatile Sub Editor who thrives at the intersection of business and technology. Someone who can switch between long-form editing and crisp social copy, manage the content CMS, and interview CXOs on camera and off. This is not a desk-bound job. It’s an editorial ownershipYour Responsibilities:Editing & Story Crafting• Edit news, interviews, and features for grammar, clarity, tone, and structure.• Sharpen intros, fact-check claims, restructure weak narratives, and align content to house style.• Write SEO-rich headlines, subheads, summaries, and metadata.• Uphold high standards of accuracy, originality, and ethical journalism.Interviewing & Thought Leader Content• Conduct interviews (text + video) with CIOs, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders.• Frame sharp questions, build narratives, and convert raw inputs into compelling content.• Coordinate with the design and video teams to package stories into multi-format editorial products.CMS & Publishing Oversight• Upload and manage content in WordPress — ensuring metadata, tags, formatting, and links are optimized.• Maintain and update editorial calendars across both platforms.• Ensure content goes live with speed, accuracy, and editorial polish.Collaboration & Contributor Management• Liaise with freelance writers, guest columnists, and expert contributors.• Guide them on briefs, polish their drafts, and ensure final publish quality.• Coordinate with marketing, design, research, and leadership teams for story rollout.Trends & Ideation• Stay updated on MSME developments, tech disruptions, policy changes, and enterprise leadership trends.• Propose fresh story formats — explainers, listicles, playbooks, carousel decks, and micro-content.• Help build editorial IPs that can be scaled.What We’re Looking For• 3–6 years of editorial experience in a digital newsroom, business magazine, or B2B publication.• Proven ability to edit and restructure copy with clarity and confidence.• Experience in conducting CXO interviews (or willingness to quickly learn and lead).• Familiarity with enterprise tech (AI, cloud, digital transformation) or MSME/startup ecosystem.• Strong understanding of SEO, digital publishing tools (WordPress), and editorial best practices.• Comfort with multitasking, deadlines, and cross-functional collaboration.• Bonus: Ability to work with Canva or basic image tools; interest in data visualization.What You’ll Gain• Editorial ownership in India’s most exciting B2B media ecosystem.• A front-row seat to conversations shaping India’s business and tech future.• Cross-platform visibility — from MSMEs to CIOs, from long-form to video storytelling.• A highly collaborative, flexible work environment that rewards initiative, creativity, and voice.• A chance to grow beyond sub-editing into strategic editorial leadership.