Assistant Editor - Chennai
Location
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Media and Communication Workers
Posted
June 03, 2026
About the Role
The Hindu Group is looking for an experienced and dynamic newsroom professional to join our Editorial team as Assistant Editor – News Desk at Chennai.
Responsibilities
- Editing and Publishing: To review, edit, and rewrite articles for accuracy, clarity, coherence, and adherence to the publication’s style guidelines, and to publish stories online, in addition to using them on pages.
- Headline Writing: To craft engaging and accurate headlines and subheadings that capture the essence of the news piece while adhering to best practices.
- Page-making: To handle page layout, ensuring proper visual hierarchy and optimal space utilization, and adding elements to enhance its aesthetics.
- Collaboration: To coordinate with reporters, writers, and other editorial team members to ensure cohesive and high-quality content production for online and print.
- Deadline Management: To work effici...