Khel Now

Khel Now is looking for a motivated and creative individual to join its content team at its cricket desk.

In the role, You will format, edit and publish articles on timely basis. You will write content for the website covering News, Previews, Reviews, Fantasy XIs, Match Predictions, Stats Previews, Twitter Reactions, Stats, Features, Listicles and In-match content such as Video related articles, and updates in coordination with the rest of the team.

Responsibilities:

- Copy edit, format and publish articles of the desk

- Write articles and carry press releases

- Keep track of what’s happening in the world of cricket

- Follow cricket and cover news

- Stay on top of the news and upcoming events, working closely with the content head and rest of the editorial team

- Writing clean copies with minimal grammatical and spelling errors

Qualifications:
• A passion for following and writing on cricket.
• Prior experience in cricket journalism (1-2 years)
• Prior experience of working as a trainee sub-editor or sub-editor in any sports media organization (Preferably Cricket)
• Excellent verbal and written English skills
• Solid grounding in international and domestic cricket (including T20 franchise leagues).
• Prior experience in a digital newsroom will be an advantage.
• Excellent command of the English language and a full understanding of the means and nuances of news gathering and the process of editorial publishing.
• An eye for detail and nose for the unusual.
• A willingness to take on added responsibility as well as the ability to thrive under pressure and executive efficiently to tight deadlines..
• A solid work-ethic and the willingness to work odd and long hours, including weekends.

Salary:
• 2.6 to 3.6 L.P.A. (Based on experience