Managing Editor Brut India

Role Overview

The Managing Editor will lead Brut India’s editorial vision, newsroom operations and content strategy. This role requires a sharp news instinct, strong leadership and a deep understanding of digital-first storytelling.

You will oversee daily editorial output, guide the newsroom team, ensure quality and accuracy and drive impactful journalism that resonates across platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Editorial Leadership

• Define and execute the editorial vision aligned with Brut’s global values and local relevance

• Lead daily editorial meetings and shape news priorities

• Ensure accuracy, fairness and high journalistic standards

Newsroom Management

• Manage editors, reporters, producers and freelance contributors

• Build an inclusive, collaborative, high-performance newsroom culture

• Mentor team members and support professional growth

Content Strategy & Audience Growth

• Develop platform-specific strategies for Instagram, YouTube and emerging platforms

• Use analytics and audience insights to optimize reach and engagement

• Drive innovative storytelling formats and video-first narratives

Story Development

• Identify impactful, original stories across politics, social change, culture, and youth issues

• Oversee scripting, editing and publishing workflows

• Ensure strong headlines, storytelling clarity and visual impact

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work with production, social media, partnerships and sales teams

• Maintain editorial independence while supporting collaborations that align with Brut’s values

Standards & Compliance

• Uphold ethical journalism practices and fact-checking protocols

• Ensure legal compliance and risk assessment on sensitive stories

Qualifications

• 10–12+ years in journalism or digital media

• Proven leadership experience in a newsroom environment

• Strong understanding of video-first and mobile-first storytelling

• Deep knowledge of Indian socio-political landscape and youth culture

• Experience with digital analytics and platform optimization

• Exceptional editing, writing, and storytelling skills

Preferred Attributes

• Experience in multilingual content strategy

• Strong network across media, civil society, and culture sectors

• Ability to handle breaking news and high-pressure situations

• Passion for stories that drive social impact

• High ethical standards and strong integrity

• Proven experience working on social-first platforms

• Strong creative instincts, specially with formats

• A people-first management style that keeps teams motivated and energised