About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned Chief Editor with a minimum of 7+ years of experience in journalism, editorial leadership, and media/broadcast operations to head our editorial desk. This is a senior leadership position responsible for the integrity, credibility, and strategic direction of all news content produced and distributed by the agency — across digital, print, and broadcast channels.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on newsroom leader with sharp editorial judgment, strong news sense, a deep understanding of media law and ethics, and proven crisis/reputation management capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Editorial Leadership & Content Curation
Oversee the full editorial workflow — story assignment, sourcing, fact-checking, authentication, and final sign-off — across all desks (national, business, entertainment, etc.).
Curate and prioritize news content based on newsworthiness, audience relevance, and editorial guidelines.
Establish and enforce a rigorous source verification and authentication protocol to safeguard against misinformation, fake news, and unverified claims.
Review and approve headlines, leads, copy, and visuals prior to publication/broadcast.
Team Leadership & Newsroom Management
Lead, mentor, and manage a multi-disciplinary team.
Conduct editorial meetings, assign beats, and manage daily/weekly editorial calendars.
Build a culture of accountability, accuracy, and deadline discipline within the newsroom.
Identify skill gaps and drive training on ethics, fact-checking tools, and digital-first reporting.
Public Relations & Stakeholder Management
Act as a key liaison between the newsroom and external stakeholders — clients, PR agencies, government bodies, and industry contacts.
Manage relationships with press contacts, official spokespersons, and media houses to ensure credible sourcing and access.
Vet press releases, sponsored content, and PR pitches for editorial fit and conflict-of-interest concerns.
Strategic & Compliance Oversight
Stay current with media law, press regulations, libel/defamation risk, and industry codes of conduct (e.g., press council guidelines, broadcast standards).
Monitor industry trends, competitor coverage, and audience analytics to inform editorial strategy.
Collaborate with the marketing/digital team on SEO-conscious, platform-optimized content strategies without compromising editorial standards.
Ensure compliance with copyright, attribution, and intellectual property standards in all published material.