Editor in Chief

Editor-in-Chief – Digital Journalism & News Media
Job Details
Job Title: Editor-in-Chief
Company: Himalayan Adhesives
Industry: Journalism / Digital News & Media
Workplace Type: On-site
Job Location: Haldwani, Uttarakhand, India
Job Type: Full-time
Experience: 15+ years
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced, dynamic, and highly driven Editor-in-Chief to lead the editorial vision and operations of a new journalism-based digital news and media platform, being developed as a sister company of Himalayan Adhesives.
The Editor-in-Chief will be responsible for establishing the publication's editorial identity, developing newsroom operations, leading the editorial team, and ensuring the delivery of credible, timely, engaging, and high-quality journalism across digital platforms.
This is a senior leadership position suited for an experienced media professional with a strong background in journalism, editorial management, newsroom leadership, and digital publishing.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the overall editorial vision, strategy, and content direction of the digital news platform.
Establish and manage day-to-day newsroom and editorial operations.
Lead a team of reporters, editors, correspondents, content writers, and other editorial professionals.
Oversee news gathering, reporting, editing, fact-checking, and publishing.
Develop editorial coverage across news, current affairs, business, politics, interviews, opinions, features, and other relevant subjects.
Ensure accuracy, credibility, originality, and consistency in all published content.
Develop editorial policies, workflows, quality standards, and review mechanisms.
Identify important and emerging stories and establish appropriate editorial priorities.
Build a strong network of journalists, correspondents, industry experts, professionals, and reliable sources.
Work closely with the digital, social media, video, SEO, and technology teams to strengthen the platform's digital presence.
Develop strategies for audience engagement, content distribution, and digital growth.
Monitor content performance and audience trends to support editorial planning.
Ensure appropriate source verification and responsible journalistic practices.
Oversee interviews, special features, investigative stories, and major editorial projects.
Represent the publication at relevant media, industry, and public events.
Contribute to the long-term development and positioning of the publication as a professional digital media platform.
Candidate Profile
15+ years of professional experience in journalism, news media, digital publishing, editorial management, or a related field.
Proven experience in a senior editorial/newsroom leadership position.
Strong understanding of journalism, news gathering, editorial processes, and digital media.
Experience in building, managing, and mentoring editorial teams.
Excellent writing, editing, communication, and storytelling skills.
Strong understanding of digital journalism, social media, SEO, video content, and online publishing.
Ability to develop and execute a long-term editorial strategy.
Strong professional network within the media and journalism ecosystem will be an advantage.
Experience in launching, managing, or scaling a digital news platform will be highly valued.
Ability to work independently and take ownership of the complete editorial function.
What We Offer
Hands-on leadership opportunity to build and shape a new digital journalism platform.
Opportunity to establish the editorial team, processes, and content strategy from the ground up.
Senior-level role with significant responsibility and ownership.
Professional and growth-oriented working environment.
Handsome salary package, negotiable based on qualifications, experience, and overall suitability for the role.
Application
Interested candidates with relevant senior-level journalism and editorial experience are invited to apply with their updated CV/profile and relevant professional experience.
Location: Haldwani, Uttarakhand
Work Type: On-site
Employment: Full-time
Experience Required: 15+ years
Compensation: Handsome salary, negotiable based on experience and profile

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