Homegrown Is Hiring A Lifestyle Editor & An Editorial Operations Associate

Homegrown is a rapidly-growing Indian youth media company that prides itself in delivering quality content across multiple verticals that constantly excites and nurtures our audience. Since its inception in 2013, we have built a highly engaged community via our publication and we’re looking for a smart, motivated and resourceful individual to join our team.

I. EDITORIAL OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE

The position is that of an Editorial Operations Associate who will help take our trailblazing media company to the next level. Are you driven by big ideas, innovation and storytelling? Are you hyper-organised with a knack for putting operational systems in place? Do you have excellent communication skills and like the idea of working with a creative and dynamic team? Are you perfectly unafraid of a fast-paced digital media environment and excited to be cultivated for the next phase of disruptive thinking within content creation and web culture? We want to meet with you.

Key Functions:

You will work directly under the Editor-in-Chief/ Co-founder managing the following executions and thinking.

- Oversee and manage day-to-day operations of a small team of in-house writers as well as a network of freelancers and contributors.

- Problem-solve daily issues that crop up in the fast-paced ecosystem of digital media whether it’s problematic titles or breaking news that needs to be tackled quickly with our distinct point of view.

- Proofreading, copy-editing and watching all the content that goes out like a hawk to catch potential issues as preemptively as possible.

- Identify and secure junior and senior level writers as well as interns for individual content projects or the in-house team, depending on the need of the hour.

- Monitor Traffic and oversee daily progress and goals.

- Report to the Editor on a weekly basis and sit in on strategic thinking for operational solutions and growing traffic.

- Oversee brand content partnerships to ensure both the brand’s and our integrity + distinct point of view is being maintained and deadlines are being met.

- Scheduling of content.

- Work with Teams in both Marketing and Editorial to optimize editor & freelancer performance, and recommend any pivots for daily/monthly traffic wins.

- Onboarding and mentoring new team-members on the editorial team.

- Taking part in content ideation and understanding when filtering is required to ensure it’s within the Homegrown voice.

- Liaise with tech team on back-end/ front-end issues and updates when required.

- Eventually, overlooking departmental budget as pertaining to freelance hires/writers etc.

What You Should Have:

- At least 4/5 years + in the digital media world as a writer/ editor/ reporter of which at least 1 year should preferably have been in a managerial role.

- Good writing/ copy-editing/ proofreading skills.

- Flexible and good with time management and maintaining efficiency across a cross-functional role between creative and administrative.

- Great communication skills because you will be liaising with people constantly in this role.

- An ability to view things from a macro level and think strategically as well as systematically.

- Comfortable managing a team that’s continuously changing and growing.

- Excellent organisation skills.

- A great attitude, a love for animals and a weird sense of humour smooths the transition.

[If you do not check off all the boxes, yet still believe you’d be great for the role make sure you explain why and we’ll consider your application. Previous full-time experience is non-negotiable however.]

What We Have:

- A fantastic, passionate, individualistic team who’s seriously driven by great stories, building a better future for young Indians and know how to have fun.

- Excellent mentors who are dedicated to both your professional and personal growth.

- A wide network of creatives and disruptive thinkers across the country that you will have the opportunity to engage and liaise with over time.

- Endless energy for challenging the status quo and coming up with big, original ideas.

How to Apply:

Please send across your resume, previously published writing samples and a cover letter detailing why you want and think you’re right for this position to editor@homegrown.co.in with the subject line ‘Editorial Operations Associate’.

Note To All Potential Applicants: At Homegrown, we’re committed to building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of anything from gender identity, caste, sexual orientation or disability. If you have the required thinking/ experience/ attitude/ willingness to work hard, we encourage you to apply.

II. LIFESTYLE EDITOR

Homegrown is a rapidly-growing Indian youth media company that prides itself in delivering quality content across multiple verticals and formats that constantly excites and nurtures our readers. Since its inception in 2013, we have built a highly engaged audience via our publication and we’re looking for a smart, motivated and resourceful individual to help take our lifestyle vertical to the next frontier.

Job Description:

People applying for the Lifestyle Editor position should see the potential of what we’re trying to build. Are you singularly obsessed with next-generation Indian creatives and excited to document the shifting energy across the country? Do you have great instincts about emerging Indian subcultures whether it’s skateboarding or other hip-hop ancillaries? Do you have a strong sense of identity and understanding about independent fashion, art, travel, events, and spaces, not to mention an insatiable appetite for discovery that translates into your topic identifying, writing and editing skills? If yes, we want to meet you. We’re looking for someone who is continuously on the pulse of what is going on in contemporary India, across cities, and is truly passionate about identifying and documenting these stories/ spearheading this space. Our dream sub-editor would also ensure that every aspect of the lifestyle department is optimised top to bottom and is unafraid to work in a fast-paced digital environment.

Key Job Functions:

You will work directly under the CEO and Editor-in-Chief to roll out the following executions and thinking.

- Cultivating and directing a small team of 3-4 writers and interns in-house, as well as a network of freelancers/ contributors as they are secured.

- Identifying and secure people for the above positions when required.

- Writing, Copy-editing, Proofreading and Strategizing about positioning of content with your team so as to maintain Homegrown’s distinct brand identity and voice at all times.

- Creating reports for the Editor-in-Chief which detail progress as well as offer pivots and new directions to keep growing the space in.

What You’ll Need:

- At least 3-4+ years of full-time experience in writing/ reporting/ editing within the digital media ecosystem.

- Comfort in managing a small but dynamic team.

- An in-built instinct for identifying fresh stories within the space and an understanding of Homegrown’s identity + voice.

- A willingness and desire to learn and grow.

- Great communication skills as you will be liaising with people often.

[If you do not check off all the boxes, yet still believe you’d be great for the role make sure you explain why and we’ll consider your application. Previous full-time experience is non-negotiable however.]

What You’ll Get:

- A chance to tell truly fulfilling and rewarding stories.

- Excellent, committed mentors who are invested in both your professional and personal growth.

- A creative, enthusiastic team to work with.

- A chance to explore all kinds of lifestyle events/ tastings/ experiences in the city.

- The opportunity to engage/ liaise with our wide network of creatives, disruptive thinkers, fascinating individuals across India as you grow your role here.

How To Apply:

Please send across your resume, previously published writing samples and a cover letter detailing why you want and think you’re right for this position to editor@homegrown.co.in with the subject line ‘Lifestyle Sub-Editor’.

Note To All Potential Applicants: At Homegrown, we’re committed to building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of anything from gender identity, caste, sexual orientation or disability. If you have the required thinking/ experience/ attitude/ willingness to work hard, we encourage you to apply.