Job Description: Creative Content Editor 

Location: New Delhi, office based
Reports To: Managing Editor
Job Type: Full-Time, One Year Contract
Remuneration: Based on experience, accomplishments, and skills (LCW is committed to paying its staff equitably and on par with best industry standards). 

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Land Conflict Watch is looking for a Creative Content Editor. The ideal candidate will have outstanding copyediting and copywriting skills, with a passion to convert complex research on land rights, natural-resource governance and climate justice into accessible content for diverse sets of audiences. 

About Land Conflict Watch (LCW):
Land Conflict Watch (LCW) is an award-winning, multidisciplinary research agency committed to providing critical insights on land governance, natural-resource management, climate change and environmental justice. It uses technology tools and innovative research methods to generate evidence, and gathers data and stories from the ground to inform policies. LCW maintains the country’s largest and most comprehensive database of ongoing land disputes, capturing cases where the public contests land use or ownership changes. We are at the forefront of providing transparency and fostering dialogue around environmental and climate justice issues through a variety of public-facing formats including articles, research reports, policy briefs, newsletters, blogs, social media posts, and videos.

Key Responsibilities

The Creative Content Editor will divide their time equally between Audience Engagement & Outreach and Copy Editing articles. This will involve working closely with the editorial team, designers, and external collaborators.

Audience Engagement & Outreach (50%)

1. Copy Writing & Platform Management: Convert our research into engaging and platform-specific content across multiple social media channels, and edit and publish it. You will be required to create content for our feature articles, research reports, policy talks and workshops.
2. Newsletter Development: Ideate, curate, and write monthly newsletters that summarise key research updates, feature stories, events, and insights from the field.
3. Event Communication: Create and manage communication materials for LCW’s public events, including bi-monthly policy talks, report launches, conferences, and workshops.
4. Collaboration with Designers: Coordinate with designers to develop visual assets that complement written content for social media posts, event materials, and newsletters.

Copy Editing (50%)

1. Feature Editing: Perform copy edits on feature-length articles (typically 1,200–1,500 words), ensuring clarity, accuracy, and consistency across articles. 
2. Policy Brief Editing: Conduct line edits on bi-monthly policy briefs, refining the structure, flow, and clarity of content.
3. Assisting Editorial Workflow: Assist the Managing Editor in organising, reviewing and ensuring deadlines for all public-facing content.
4. Quality Assurance: Work with the editorial team to ensure consistency and accuracy in all public-facing content.

Qualifications Required:

1. Education & Experience
   • A bachelor’s or master’s degree/diploma in Journalism, Communications, Advertising, Environmental Studies, or related fields.
   • At least 4 years of experience in copy editing, content creation, or a related communications role, preferably in a newsroom or a think-tank working on environmental, policy, or social justice issues.
   • Experience in managing social media platforms and developing engaging content for different online audiences.
2. Skills
   • Sharp Editing Skills: Exceptional attention to detail in grammar, punctuation, tone, and style.
   • Creative Copywriting: Ability to write compelling, clear, and engaging copies across various formats and platforms.
   • Analytical Skills: Ability to quickly grasp dense research and data and communicate them simply yet factually  
   • Multitasking: Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
   • Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with basic graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite), and social media platforms.
   • Collaborative Mindset: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including designers, researchers, and external contributors.
3. Desirable Qualities
   • Passion for social impact, environmental and climate justice, and land rights issues.
   • Familiarity with issues related to natural-resource governance, climate change, and environmental policies.
   • Experience in managing or coordinating research-oriented events such as policy talks, workshops etc. 

Why Join LCW?

• Meaningful Impact: Be a part of a growing organisation that creates impact through data-driven research, technology innovation and public engagement.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a passionate team of professionals dedicated to advancing equity and justice in the environment and climate space
• Growth Opportunity: Engage in an evolving field with opportunities for personal and professional development.

How to Apply:
Fill up this form. Keep an updated CV and work samples (social media posts that garnered the best engagement and edited news features) ready. Carefully follow the instructions in the form before submitting.

Deadline for Applications: 6 January 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Land Conflict Watch is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of religion, caste, gender, sexual orientation, disability, race or class. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

For any queries, please write to anindita@landconflictwatch.org 

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