Diversity Editorial Fellowship

Primary Responsibilities:

• Commissioning pieces for the magazine and working with writers to shape these for publication
• Editing and copy-editing stories
• Maintaining an evolving and current bank of stories and story ideas
• Supervising staff writers and freelance writers as they work on stories
• Soliciting pitches and recruiting new writers for the magazine
• Staying up to speed on news and current events, especially in the areas of politics and culture
• Importantly, as a member of the editorial team, to be a keen observer and fast learner of Indian politics, culture and society

Requirements:

• 0-2 years experience in editing, with a demonstrated editorial instinct for news and an interest in working with writers from diverse backgrounds.
• The applicant should demonstrate top-notch editing skills, sound news judgement and an enthusiasm for The Caravan s mission to improve the quality of writing and reporting in India.