Editor - Infrastructure
7 days ago
Location: Mumbai, India
Company: The Free Press Journal
Experience: 10+ years in journalism, with a focus on infrastructure, urban development, and civic issues.
About Us:
The Free Press Journal is one of India’s oldest and most respected English-language newspapers, known for its fearless journalism and in-depth coverage of issues that shape the nation. We are currently seeking a seasoned and driven Infrastructure Editor to lead and expand our coverage of infrastructure, urban development, transportation, real estate, energy, and civic planning, with a strong Mumbai focus and national relevance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead Infrastructure Coverage:
- Plan, commission, and edit high-impact stories on infrastructure projects, policies, and developments across Mumbai, Maharashtra, and India.
- Newsroom Leadership:
- Mentor and guide a team of reporters, ensuring consistent, quality content aligned with editorial standards and deadlines.
- Investigative Reporting Oversight:
- Oversee and contribute to long-form investigative features on large-scale public infrastructure projects, public-private partnerships, budget allocations, environmental impact, etc.
- Develop Sources:
- Maintain strong contacts across government departments, urban planning bodies, infrastructure firms, and civil society to ensure exclusive stories and insights.
- Multi-Platform Storytelling:
- Work with digital teams to adapt content for web and social media platforms with appropriate multimedia elements.
- Analysis & Opinion:
- Provide sharp, analytical commentary and op-eds on infrastructure policy shifts, project delays, or key developments.
- Stay Updated:
- Track trends, government policies (like Smart Cities, MMRDA. MAHADA, Mumbai Rail Corporation, AMRUT, Metro Rail, Coastal Road, etc.), tenders, and execution status of major infrastructure projects.
Requirements:
- Minimum 10 years of experience in journalism covering infrastructure, real estate, urban affairs, or public policy from other Daily English Newspaper Publications/B2B Magazines.
- Proven editorial leadership experience.
- Deep understanding of Mumbai’s civic landscape and India’s infrastructure ecosystem.
- Strong editorial judgment, news sense, and attention to detail.
- Excellent command of written and spoken English.
- Experience with digital publishing tools and content management systems.
- Strong network of sources in the infrastructure and civic space.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Mass Communication.
- Experience working with multimedia teams or producing explainer content.
- Knowledge of Marathi or Hindi is a plus.
To Apply:
Please send your resume, cover letter, and 3-5 writing samples to with the subject line "Application: Infrastructure Editor – Mumbai".
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