Chief Copyeditor

About the Hiring Function

Bombay Times is the flagship entertainment and lifestyle supplement of The Times of India, and one of India's most widely read platforms for celebrity news, pop culture, and urban lifestyle. With a strong presence in Mumbai and other key metros, Bombay Times captures the pulse of the city—covering Bollywood, fashion, events, and the social scene.

Known for its high visibility and influence, Bombay Times serves as a powerful platform for brand storytelling, integrated campaigns, and large-scale events. It brings together content, creativity, and audience engagement, making it a preferred choice for advertisers and readers alike.

Job Description:

This role is NOT for feature writers or entertainment reporters. It is not about interviewing celebs or filing features. It is entirely about editing and restructuring copies, packaging content, visualising page layout.

The candidate should understand the nuances of visual storytelling and be a team player who can engage with colleagues from our editorial teams spread across the country for ideas and inputs.

Key responsibilities

• Edit, rewrite, fact check stories filed by reporters
• Give catchy, newsy headlines and plan visual elements for stories
• Curate stories and packages on trending topics
• Coordinate with reporters, designers and other editorial teams
• Work within tight deadlines

Experience

• 7+ years in Editorial/Desk team of a reputed English newspaper or magazine
• Proficiency in InDesign and/or QuarkXPress
• Excellent language skills, attention to detail and a sharp news sense in both the soft and hard news space (especially at the overlap of the two) are non-negotiable.

Educational Qualifications:

Graduation degree in any discipline preferably in English with degree or diploma in journalism/mass communication

Knowledge and Skills:

• Exceptional command of grammar.
• Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Keen attention to detail and ability to maintain high standards of accuracy under tight deadlines.