Associate Editor
Department
Global Indian
Location
Can work from any Y-Axis office in India
Reports to
CEO
Job Type
Full-time
Date posted
20th November 2024
Application Deadline
30th June, 2025
About Y-Axis
Y-Axis is the world’s largest overseas career, immigration, and visa company, committed to helping individuals achieve their global career aspirations. Our technology team is pivotal in creating seamless online experiences for our clients.
About the Global Indian Department
Global Indian - A Hero’s Journey is a web magazine dedicated to celebrating the inspiring journeys of Indians who are making a meaningful impact in their respective fields. From the worlds of start-ups and corporates to health, sports, arts, and culture, our platform profiles changemakers who are shaping the world and giving back to their communities.
The Global Indian is a platform promoted by Y-Axis Overseas Careers, India’s No.1 Overseas Career Consultant. The initiative aligns with Y-Axis’s mission of creating Global Indians by connecting Indian professionals with successful Global Indians who inspire and guide others in their professional and entrepreneurial journeys.
Learn more at: www.theglobalindian.com
Your Role: Associate Editor
As an Associate Editor, you will play a pivotal role in identifying, profiling, and celebrating the journeys of Global Indians. You will write, edit, and curate compelling stories while ensuring content accuracy, creativity, and relevance. This is a unique opportunity to combine storytelling with impactful journalism that resonates globally.
Key Responsibilities
- Content Creation & Management:
- Identify and profile Global Indians and Indian companies making a difference in their respective fields.
- Conduct interviews with CXOs, thought leaders, and changemakers.
- Write, proofread, edit, and fact-check articles for accuracy, clarity, and impact.
- Build trending news snippets and engaging information nuggets about Global Indians.
- Team Coordination: Collaborate with freelancers and team members to commission stories regularly. Work closely with editorial and non-editorial staff to streamline content production.
- Social Media & Brand Building: Actively build the brand’s presence across social media channels. Utilize strong visual storytelling skills to engage audiences effectively.
- Editorial Vision & Leadership: Turn around newsworthy content on a daily basis with quick editorial decisions. Ensure all content aligns with the platform's mission to inspire and connect.
What We’re Looking For
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Media Studies, Communication, or related fields.
- 12-14+ years of experience in journalism, with a strong editorial background.
- Experience in online journalism is preferred but not mandatory.
Skills & Competencies:
- Exceptional writing and editing skills with astute news judgment.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Proficiency in creating engaging podcasts and vlogs.
- Tech-savvy and experienced in leveraging digital tools for storytelling.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
Personal Attributes:
- Passionate about storytelling and uncovering inspiring journeys.
- Adaptable, resourceful, and self-motivated to deliver impactful content.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Why work in Y-Axis Global Indian Department?
Editorial goals
Spotlight stories of capital, network building, brand equity, ideas and giving back.
GI brand of journalism
Defined by 4Cs: content, cause, community and commerce.
Our focus
Get the right people, companies and themes featured in stories of innovation, resilience, comebacks and gratitude.
Learn about building & growing an online publication
Gain firsthand experience in creating and scaling a digital platform that resonates with a global audience.
Application process
If you’re passionate about creating exceptional user experiences with Drupal and excited about shaping the digital landscape of a global brand, we want to hear from you!
- Submit your application online and upload your updated resume and a cover letter
- Send your resume and cover letter to careers@y-axis.com or call or WhatsApp at 7569979537
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a preliminary phone interview
- Selected candidates will be invited for an in-person interview and an assessment
- Shortlisted candidates will be put through for a final interview with the Senior Manager of the department, they are applying to.
- Finalized candidates will be receive an offer letter detailing the next steps.
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