We’re looking for a sharp, energetic editor to lead our editorial activities here at ContentSutra, the premier digital media site in India with readership spread across the country, U.S., Europe and other parts of Asia. Founded in 2005, the site is part of ContentNext Media, a rapidly growing news and information media company covering the business of digital media and content, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian News & Media.

We’re expanding our editorial presence in India. As is the case with our other sites, the editor sets the pace with strong reporting, breaking news, intelligent aggregation and thoughtful analysis. You will be part of hiring additional full-time and part-time contract reporters as well as recruiting freelancers and making freelance assignments. More details in extended entry....

The work: Our brand of journalism combines original reporting, intelligent linking/aggregation, and analysis—all quick, short, smart and sharp.

ContentSutra will be your top priority but you will also be contributing to our other sites as news warrants. You will be working from a home office so must have access to broadband. We will provide the computer and cover broadband expenses.

Experience/Requirements:
-- Location: preferably Delhi or Mumbai, though other metros also will be considered.
-- 2-5 years of business news reporting experience, some or all online.
-- Background writing about media, internet, mobile and technology with clips/blog posts, etc. to demonstrate it.
-- Comfort with the fast pace of ContentSutra and ContentNext.
-- Flexibility with working time zones...part of the job requires interacting with editors in U.S.
-- General knowledge of world media and internet trends.
-- Basic working knowledge of HTML. Some experience with recording/uploading digital audio and images is also helpful.
-- Travel within major metros in India for industry-related conferences, news. Occasional international travel likely.

Compensation: This is a contract full-time position. Salary will depend on experience—and will be very generous. In addition to a computer, needed equipment will be provided.

To Apply: Send resumes, preferably with links to recent work, to ContentNext Media publisher and editor Rafat Ali at rali AT contentsutra.com.

ContentNext Media: Our four sites—flagship paidContent.org, MocoNews.net, paidContent:UK and ContentSutra—cover the transformation of media, entertainment and information industries worldwide.