Assistant News Editor- Tamil

**JOB DESCRIPTION**:
**About Times Internet**

At Times Internet, we create premium digital products that simplify and enhance the lives of millions. As India’s largest digital products company, we have a significant presence across a wide range of categories, including News, Sports, Fintech, and Enterprise solutions.

Our portfolio features market-leading and iconic brands such as TOI, ET, NBT, Cricbuzz, Times Prime, Times Card, Indiatimes, Whatshot, Abound, Willow TV, Techgig and Times Mobile among many more. Each of these products is crafted to enrich your experiences and bring you closer to your interests and aspirations.

As an equal opportunity employer, Times Internet strongly promotes inclusivity and diversity. We are proud to have achieved overall gender pay parity in 2018, verified by an independent audit conducted by Aon Hewitt.

We are driven by the excitement of new possibilities and are committed to bringing innovative products, ideas, and technologies to help people make the most of every day. Join us and take us to the next level

**About the Business Unit**

The Languages business encompasses all non-English or Indic Brands within the Times Internet portfolio, featuring a presence in eight regional languages across India, including Navbharat Times in Hindi, Maharashtra Times in Marathi, Vijay Karnataka in Kannada, Samayam in Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam, and I am Gujarat.

Our Languages division stands as the fastest-growing regional content platform in India. We have an audience base of 180 million users, with approximately one in every four Indians engaging with Times Internet Languages Platforms. We are the leading news and information player in the Indic Languages category on Comscore. We have maintained this dominance for several years now.

Diversity is at the heart of our community. Our audience is predominantly young, primarily below the age of 34 and has a strong female presence. We have a strong presence on social platforms with 24Mn followers on Facebook and 14Mn subscribers on Youtube, as on 15th Apr’24.

We've recently expanded our portfolio with two new brands. ET Regional, an extension of The Economic Times into Indic languages, positioned as the go-to hub for financially savvy users from diverse linguistic backgrounds. Additionally, we launched TimesXP, a video-first platform for Indic languages, with a vision to democratize internet access for unlettered audiences.

**Work Responsibilities**:
Research and write well-structured, informative, and engaging articles on various Lifestyle related topics in Tamil

Ensure content is accurate, up-to-date, and relevant to the target audience.

Collaborate with the editorial team to brainstorm and develop new article ideas.

Edit and proofread articles to maintain high editorial standards of all the sections in Samayam Tamil.

Adapt writing style to suit different sections levels and topics.

Meet deadlines and manage multiple writing projects simultaneously.

**Skills, Experience & Expertise**:
Proven experience as a writer, managing team and handling multiple tasks at a time.

Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills in Tamil

Strong research skills and the ability to present information in an engaging manner.

Knowledge of the Tamil industry wrt all the sections

Ability to simplify complex concepts for a younger audience.

Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.

Excellent writing skills, managing teams and the ability to convey complex concepts in a clear and engaging manner.

Research and write well-structured, informative, and engaging articles on various Lifestyle topics in Telugu

Ensure content is accurate, up-to-date, and relevant to the target audience.

Collaborate with the editorial team to brainstorm and develop new article ideas.

Edit and proofread articles to maintain high editorial standards.

Adapt writing style to suit different levels and topics.

Meet deadlines and manage multiple writing projects simultaneously.

**Eligibility**:
Capable of handling the Tamil non-news Team.

Experience with digital publishing and content management systems.

Familiarity with SEO best practices and keyword optimization.

Creative thinking and the ability to develop unique content ideas.

Guide the team and