Assistant News Editor

1 day ago

Kolkata, West Bengal, India AL Learn Full time ₹ 4,00,000 - ₹ 6,00,000 per year

AL Circle is the world's first and fastest-growing virtual ecosystem for the global aluminium industry. With

a mission to innovate, connect, and enable global trade, AL Circle empowers users to learn, promote, and

conduct business seamlessly within the trillion-dollar aluminium economy. Anchored by a legacy of

industry fostering collaboration, and inspiring industry-wide progress.

Addressing the entire ALuminium value chain from bauxite, alumina, and primary aluminium to end users

and recycled metal, AL Circle is a one-stop solution for the global industry. ALuminium - the green metal,

has a key role to play in the global efforts towards sustainability owing to its recyclability, lightweight and

numerous applications, and AL Circle's motto is to further the path to net-zero for our industry through

digital tools, reliable connections and efficient transactions. AL Circle's suite of offerings includes web

platforms and mobile applications, the current focus of which are the news platform and the B2B

marketplace, as listed below:

AL News:

AL Biz:

The Assistant News Editor is responsible for assisting in the writing and publication of news content

across various AL Circle platforms. Working closely with the News Editor and other editorial staff, the

Assistant News Editor will help ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and quality of news coverage. This role

involves writing, editing, and fact-checking from various online and offline sources and other team

members to meet deadlines and uphold journalistic standards.

The role will report to the Senior Manager

Roles and responsibilities

  • Writing and editing: Writing, reviewing, and editing of news articles for accuracy, clarity, grammar, and style adherence. Crafting engaging headlines and summaries that accurately represent the content.
  • Fact-checking: Verifying information and sources to maintain the credibility of news content.
  • Content coordination: Collaborating with companies, industry associates,' getting in touch with industry leaders, R&D departments, etc. to develop and refine news stories.
  • Publication management: Assisting in the scheduling and publishing of news content across various platforms, website social media, etc.
  • Coverage planning: Participating in editorial meetings to pitch story ideas, discuss coverage priorities, and plan upcoming content.
  • Breaking news response: Assisting in the rapid coverage of breaking news events, including updating and distributing news alerts.
  • Audience engagement: Monitoring audience feedback and analytics to identify areas for improvement and reader interest.

Desired skills

  • Excellent strength in English vocabulary, with exceptional command over writing and communication
  • Knowledge of SEO best practices for online content optimisation
  • Knowledge of the commodity market would be an advantage
  • Knowledge of AP style and other journalistic standards
  • Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) and digital publishing platforms
  • Proneness to in-depth research and data verification
  • Commitment to journalistic ethics and integrity

Experience and qualification:

  • 5+ years of experience in journalism and communications, preferably in the field of finance or business news writing
  • Bachelors or Masters degree in economics or sociology would be preferred
  • MBA Finance would be in an advantageous position
  • Experience with multimedia storytelling, including video and audio production
  • Previous experience in a newsroom environment

Place of Posting: Kolkata

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